2023 Community Purim Events
Events are listed vertically in columns by date, then alphabetically by the organizer.
If you would like your event to appear, please suggest it to our community calendar first.
Pre-Purim Sommelier led Wine Tasting for young adults
4 March
7 - 11 pm
With support from the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Microgrants program, there will be pre-Purim wine tasting at the home of community member Michael Kent. Open to Jewish young adults (and their partners) in their 20s and 30s. Join us as a local sommelier teaches us about wine and offers tastings of a range of wines and cheeses.
Kindly RSVP to rabbimkent@gmail.com for the address in Nepean.
Kehillat Beth Israel
Purim Under the Big Top
March 6
5:30 - 8:30 pm
Join us for a lively and unforgettable Purim celebration! The program includes a family-friendly Megillah reading, dinner, carnival, and circus performance! This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Purim with your community. Don't miss out on this exciting and joyous occasion!
Full Megillah reading, which is free for all to attend, at 8 pm.
Cost $50/ adult or $120/household
140 Coldrey Ave.
Register here
Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa
Women's Megillah Reading
March 7
10:30 - 11:45 am
CBTO proudly presents the 20th annual Women's Megillah Reading, by women, for women and girls only. Come fulfill the mitzvah to hear every word of Megillat Esther on Purim day.
Come in costume or come as you are!
Light refreshments to follow. shul@cbto.ca
For info, contact Katherine at ottawamegillah@gmail.com.
15 Chartwell Avenue
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
ALL-STAR Purim at Machzikei
March 7
4:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Don't miss the amazing All-Star Purim Party at Machzikei! Wear your favourite sports or team gear to get into the game spirit.
4:30 pm - Last Call Megillah Reading (Adults)
4:45 pm - Family Megillah Reading & Costume Parade
5:30 pm - Grand Purim Feast!
Other Highlights:
- Annual Purim Schtick Performance (top-secret until Game time!)
- Adults VIP Sports Bar
- Kids 6-16 - Compete for glory with Funlight Laser Tag!
- Kids 0-5 - Musical performance by youth performer Sophia Black!
Register at www.cmhottawa.com/events
2310 Virginia Drive