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May 21, 2018
Apr
22 2018
May
2 2018
Only eight spaces remain for this exciting and specialized guided 10- day tour of Israel experienced in a manner…
May
1 2018
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISRAELI DANCING
Contemporary Israeli dances. Old favourites. Great music. Exercise. All in a fun and friendly atmosp…
May
2 2018
A Taste of Melton (Free Sample Classes) with Rabbi Steven Garten
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
A Taste of Melton. Melton's Ottawa Director, Rabbi Steven Garten will introduce students to the Florence Melton…
May
2 2018
May
2 2018
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Laura Lunn
471 Tillbury Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A0Y6
Ladies, if you love singing Jewish music COME WITH A SMILE and lets sing together. Our awesome choir director will…
May
3 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
May
3 2018
Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau at Machzikei
8:00PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Join us as welcome to Ottawa:
Rabbi David Lau, Chief Rabbi of Israel on his official visit to Canada
Israel at 70: A …
May
5 2018
Tot Shabbat - May Birthdays!
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P0
Join all your friends at KBI for a fun Shabbat morning family experience! Through songs, stories, prayers, and play,…
May
6 2018
Russian Jewry and the Revolutions of 1917
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Russian Jewry and the Revolutions of 1917 In recognition of the recent 100th anniversary of the Russian…
May
6 2018
Course "Covenant: Then and Now"
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Temple Isarel
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Course taught by Rabbi Emeritus Steven Garten of Temple Israel Covenant: Then and Now—essentially a survey course…
May
6 2018
Ottawa Community Concert Band
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
Serving the Ottawa area since the 1960s, the Ottawa Community Concert Band (OCCB) is a non-profit wind instrument…
May
6 2018
JET's Jewish Unity Live
7:15PM - 9:00PM
Centrepointe Studio Theatre
101 Centrepointe Drive
Ottawa, ON
JET's signature event featuring internationally acclaimed comedian Ashley Blaker. Honouring dedicated community…
May
8 2018
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISRAELI DANCING
Contemporary Israeli dances. Old favourites. Great music. Exercise. All in a fun and friendly atmosp…
May
9 2018
A Taste of Melton (Free Sample Classes) with Rabbi Steven Garten
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
A Taste of Melton. Melton's Ottawa Director, Rabbi Steven Garten will introduce students to the Florence Melton…
May
9 2018
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Laura Lunn
471 Tillbury Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A0Y6
Ladies, if you love singing Jewish music COME WITH A SMILE and lets sing together. Our awesome choir director will…
May
10 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
May
10 2018
Imre Y. Rosenberg Lecture Series
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Lecture by Dr. Adara Goldberg on Holocaust survivors in Canada in the early post-war period. Will be based on her…
May
11 2018
May
15 2018
Ottawa Children's Festival
9:30AM - 7:30PM
Lebreton Flats Park
1 Vimy Pl
Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
For three decades, the OCF has presented a 5-7 day extravaganza of the finest quality theatre, dance and music for yo…
May
11 2018
Teddy Bear Shabbat at KBI - Celebrating Moms!
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P0
Every mom deserves a night out! Bring your mom, grandma, or other beloved maternal figure (as well as the rest of the…
May
13 2018
Mom's The Word!
10:30AM - 2:30PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas Synagogue
2310 Virginia Dr
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
27 Item Salad Bar Smoked Salmon Platters Assorted Smoked Fish Poached Decorated Salmons Parve Omelette…
May
15 2018
Malca Pass Library Book Discussion Group
7:30AM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON KiZ 7P9
book review and discussion
May
15 2018
AGING ISN’T FOR SISSIES - Jewish Family Services talks about Dementia
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Family Services of Ottawa
2255 Carling Ave.
Suite #300
Ottawa, ON K2B 7Z5
Our panel of experts from the Dementia Society, Jewish Family Services and Mind the Gap will speak about signs, strat…
May
15 2018
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISRAELI DANCING
Contemporary Israeli dances. Old favourites. Great music. Exercise. All in a fun and friendly atmosp…
May
16 2018
Lynne Julius speaks about her book Uprooted: How 3000 Years of Jewish Civilisation in the Arab World Vanished Overnig…
May
16 2018
JOIN and IAI present: A Free Workshop for Parents and Educators
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Jewish Family Services
300-2255 Carling Ave
Jewish Ottawa Inclusion Network (JOIN) and Integration Act for Inclusion (IAI) present this free workshop for parents…
May
16 2018
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Laura Lunn
471 Tillbury Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A0Y6
Ladies, if you love singing Jewish music COME WITH A SMILE and lets sing together. Our awesome choir director will…
May
17 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
May
17 2018
A Retrospective of Camp B'nai Brith Ottawa
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Soloway JCC
21 Nadolny Sachs Privte
Ottawa, ON K2A 1R9
The Ottawa Jewish Historical Society in partnership with the Soloway JCC presents A Retrospective of Camp B'nai…
May
19 2018
Break-Out Session with Pesha Kletenik
10:20AM - 11:20AM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Topic: Creating a Counterculture of Respect
Located in the Beit Midrash
Pesha Kletenik is the incoming principal …
May
19 2018
Shavuot Parent & Child Learning
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 7B8
Want an opportunity to learn with your children? Join us for Parent & Child Learning on Saturday, May 19 from 5:30-6:…
May
19 2018
Shavuot Services at Temple Israel
6:15PM - 8:15PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
Shavuot Services with Yizkor and featuring the Temple Israel Liturgical Choir.
May
19 2018
Tikkun Leil Shavuot: Healing Together
9:30PM - 11:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P0
Kehillat Beth Israel, Or Haneshamah, and Temple Israel are proud to present: "Healing Together" - Shavuot learning an…
May
19 2018
May
20 2018
Sleepless in Centrepointe
11:00PM - 3:00AM
Rabbi Chaim and Bassy Mendelsohn
23 Palisade Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6
Join Chabad of Centrepointe for a Shavuot all-nighter. Come learn with Rabbi Mendelsohn. Many topics including Jewish…
May
19 2018
May
20 2018
Sleepless in Centrepointe
11:00PM - 3:00AM
Rabbi Chaim and Bassy Mendelsohn
23 Palisade Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6
Join Chabad of Centrepointe for a Shavuot all-nighter. Come learn with Rabbi Mendelsohn. Many topics including Jewish…
May
19 2018
May
20 2018
Shavuot All Night Learning
11:55PM - 4:15AM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
All night learning with delicious fare catered by B’Tavon
What does the Torah say about Gun Control?
11:45 PM…
May
20 2018
Shavuot at Machzikei with Scholar In Residence Pesha Kletenik
8:45AM - 12:45PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Services Begin: 8:45 AM
Reading of the Ten Commandments: 10 AM
Gourmet Dairy Lunch and Ice Cream Bar catered by B'ta…
May
20 2018
Shavuot Ice Cream Party
10:00AM - 1:00PM
23 Palisade Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6
Come join Chabad of Centrepointe for Shavuot morning services at 23 Palisade Street, followed by a Delicious Dairy Ic…
May
20 2018
Shavuot at Machzikei (Kids Program)
10:00AM - 11:45AM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Children’s Holiday Program with healthy snack time: 10:00-10:30 AM
Shavuot Games (Ages 4+) and Shavuot Story & Circ…
May
20 2018
Tot Shavuot at KBI
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P0
As the congregation gathers to celebrate Shavuot, the tots will also celebrate! Join us in the playroom for this fun …
May
20 2018
Shavout Dairy Buffet and Ice Cream Party at University of Ottawa
11:00AM - 12:55PM
University of Ottawa
ON
Join us together with family and friends on the first day of Shavuot, Sunday May 20, at 12 pm for the reading of the …
May
20 2018
Shavuot Celebration
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Ottawa Torah Centre Chabad
111 Lamplighters Drive
Ottawa, ON K2J0C2
Bring all your family and friends to celebrate the 3,330th anniversary of the great event at Sinai by hearing the
The…
May
21 2018
Shavuot Garden Lunch
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Rabbi Chaim and Bassy Mendelsohn
23 Palisade Street
Ottawa, ON K2G 5M6
Chabad of Centrepointe invites friends and family to Second day of Shavuot 1) Holiday Morning Services followed by 2)…
May
21 2018
Cheesecake Baking at KBI
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Ottawa, K1Z 7P0
Calling all kids in grades 4-8! KBI kids and Kadima/USY invite you for a DELICIOUS Shavuot program on Monday, May 21s…
May
21 2018
Shavuot Happy Hour with Pesha Kletenik
5:00PM - 6:30PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
A fascinating text-based class on Megillat Rut • Summer drinks and appetizers • 5:00 PM
Backyard Patio at the Hom…
May
22 2018
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISRAELI DANCING
Contemporary Israeli dances. Old favourites. Great music. Exercise. All in a fun and friendly atmosp…
May
23 2018
On The Map movie screening and BBQ
5:30PM - 10:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Congregation Machzikei Hadas Presents:
The screening of “On The Map”
About On The Map: Israel’s Miracle on th…
May
23 2018
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Laura Lunn
471 Tillbury Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A0Y6
Ladies, if you love singing Jewish music COME WITH A SMILE and lets sing together. Our awesome choir director will…
May
24 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…
May
24 2018
May
25 2018
TOTally Shabbat at Temple Israel
5:30PM - 6:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr
Ottawa, ON K2C 1N2
TOTally Shabbat includes 5:30 pm program for families with children under 6. 6:00 pm dinner. 6:30 Erev Shabbat service.
May
27 2018
Torah Dedication in Memory of Rabbi Yehudah Simes
2:00PM - 5:00PM
Congregation Beit Tikvah
15 Chartwell
Ottawa, ON
A new Torah will be presented to Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa in Honour of Rabbi Yehudah Simes of blessed memory
May
27 2018
May
27 2018
AJA 50+ Trivia Night
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
Ottawa,
The Annual AJA 50+ Trivia Night is open to the public. Get a team together or get placed on a team. Tons of fun,…
May
28 2018
Chanting & Chocolate: Joyful singing from the heart
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
ON
Join us for sacred Hebrew chanting with beautiful melodies and spiritual intention to open the heart and connect…
May
29 2018
All-Candidates meeting on issues of importance to the Jewish community
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 7P9
Kehillat Beth Israel invites you to meet the candidates in the riding of Ottawa West-Nepean and discuss issues of imp…
May
29 2018
Ottawa Israeli Dance
7:00PM - 10:00PM
ISRAELI DANCING
Contemporary Israeli dances. Old favourites. Great music. Exercise. All in a fun and friendly atmosp…
May
30 2018
May
31 2018
Machzikei Hadas Blood Drive
3:30PM - 4:00PM
Congregation Machzikei Hadas
2310 Virginia Drive
Ottawa, ON K1H 6S2
Machzikei Hadas Blood Drive
A Two-Day Life Saving Event
Wednesday, May 30 from 3:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, May 31 from 10:…
May
30 2018
Hillel Lodge Annual General Meeting
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Hillel Lodge
10 Nadolny Sachs Private
Ottawa, ON K2A 4G7
The Bess & Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge Annual General Meeting
May
30 2018
Kol Miriam Ladies Choir
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Laura Lunn
471 Tillbury Ave
Ottawa, ON K2A0Y6
Ladies, if you love singing Jewish music COME WITH A SMILE and lets sing together. Our awesome choir director will…
May
31 2018
Mahjong at KBI
1:30PM - 3:30PM
Kehillat Beth Israel Congregation
1400 Coldrey Ave.
Mahjong at KBI - every Thursday afternoon from 1:30-3:30 pm. Beginners and experienced players welcome. Bring sets an…