Jewish Federation of Ottawa

2012 Jewish Community Service Awards
Members of the Jewish community are invited to nominate individuals to receive community awards at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation in early June. Please submit your recommendations by March 31, 2012. more

Mitzvah Day - Sunday, February 12, 2012
Chair: Stacey Segal
Join us for a fun and meaningful day of Mitzvot at the Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building. New this year: Offsite Mitzvot. View and print our registration brochure here!

Israel Advocacy in 5 Minutes
Wednesday, February 15, 7-9 pm at Soloway JCC
Learn how to create effective messages in this interactive workshop. Limited number of seats available. Pre-registration required. Suggested donation $5. Call 613-798-9818 ext 247 or www.jetottawa.com

Success - An Evening with Senator Pamela Wallin
Tuesday February 28, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street. Kosher networking reception to follow. Tickets available online, $50 each with $30 tax receipt. Hosted by jnetottawa.com. For info contact info@jnetottawa.com or call Samantha at 613-798-4696 ext. 270.

Israel Social Action Mission - May 9 to 20, 2012
For young adults aged 22 to 35: Join us as we do a social action project to benefit our partner region in northern Israel and take part in Dragon Boat Israel. Contact Samantha or call 613-798-4696 ext 270. Info and Application Form Apply before Friday, Feb.17, 2012.

Adventure Israel - Experience it like never before!
Paddle, ride, hike, rappel, swim and more…
Visit Jerusalem, Judean Desert, Golan Heights,Upper Galilee and Sea of Galilee. May 10-20, 2012 with Eliat/Petra option May 7-10.
Chairs: Paul and Sharon Finn. Contact: Rony or 613-798-4696 ext 246. Itinerary SOLD OUT!

Dragon Boat Israel
Paddle into history at Israel's first ever Dragon Boat Festival on the Sea of Galilee May 17 and 18, 2012. No expertise required - open to all ages!
For information please visit email or visit the website.

Run/Walk for Jewish Education in Ottawa
June 10, 2012
Over 40 years of walking together, walking proud, walking strong.
Support the school of your choice.
Register online here! Visit www.amechadwalkrun.com

Medical Mifgash Program
A medical observership in Israel - June
Open to first and second year students, one or two week program which includes patient rounds and touring Partnership2Gether projects. For more information, contact Sarah Beutel at 613.798.4696 ext 253 or sbeutel@jewishottawa.com

Young Leadership Israel Advocacy is an exciting opportunity for a select group of young professionals to lead and participate in the pro-Israel political arena. One of the many highlights of this national program is a political tour of Israel with Canadian parliamentarians. info or application

Jewish Education in Ottawa
There is a wide variety of Jewish educational options for children of all ages in Ottawa. For informative studies and school funding reports click here. View our handy contact reference brochure online or, pick up a brochure from the InfoCentre, 2nd floor of the Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.