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Quick Calendar for
April 3 - May 1
to April 14 - Auction for Action
April 3 - KBI, Art and Faith
April 3 - Federation, movie premiere
April 5 - CJX, Glebe Shul
April 5 - Temple, Young Adults Shabbat
April 6 - Chabad of Centrepointe, Amazing Shabbat Race
April 6 - OMJS, Israeli Wine Tasting
April 6 - KBI, Rum and Yum
April 7 - Federation, In the wake of War: Israeli Women’s Heroic Journey Towards Healing a Nation
April 7 - A Ripple Effect, Teen Wellness Event
April 7 - SJCC, Ottawa Jewish Singles 60+
April 9 - KBI, Malca Pass Book Group
April 10 - KBI, Preparing for Pesach
April 10 - JET, Aleeza Ben Shalom
April 11 - SJCC, AGM and Awards Night
April 12 - OrH, Freylekh Friday
April 14 - Temple, Books and Bagels
April 14 - Chabad of Centrepointe, BubbleSea Adventures
April 14 - OrH, Queering Ritual Adornment
April 18 - Adath Shalom, Guided Tour of Library and Archives Canada
April 20 - Chabad of Centrepointe, Amazing Shabbat Race
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In the Wake of War: Israeli Women’s Heroic Journey Towards Healing a Nation
April 7 on Zoom
2 pm
Featuring Orit Sulitzeanu, the executive director of the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel). Israeli women have emerged as beacons of hope and agents of change in times of crisis. The event will explore the overlooked narratives of these women amid the tumult of war and widespread sexual violence of the terror attack.
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Passover Mania with
PJ Library and Ottawa Jewish Community School
April 21
1 - 3 pm
Celebrate Passover with fun for the entire family! Activities for every age, including multiple craft stations for ages 3 - 6 and a thrilling adventure 'Race to Afikomen' for children 7-12 years of age. The entire family will enjoy snacks, a photobooth and much more!
Register here
Contact: Michael Reznick at mreznik@jccottawa.com
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Community Events in alphabetical order by organization name
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Adath Shalom Congregation
A Guided Tour at Library and Archives Canada
April 18
1 - 2:30 pm
Michael Kent will conduct a guided tour of the Jacob M. Lowy Collection, which contains approximately 3,000 volumes printed between the 15th and 20th centuries. It includes printing in Hebrew, Yiddish, Judeo-Arabic, Judeo-Spanish, Latin, Greek and other languages. Highlights include first and early editions of Talmud, codes of law, responsa, legal and biblical commentaries and mystical texts.
395 Wellington St.
Contact: psadler@psadler.com
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A Ripple Effect
Break the Stigma.
A Teen Wellness Event
April 7
1 - 4 pm
Join us for a one-of-a-kind, interactive wellness fair with self-care and wellness experts, and mental health resources. This special event includes a meditation station, journal making, animal therapy, art expression, message therapy, nutrition booth and more! Special guest MPP Lisa Macleod will deliver an inspirational message, using her own journey as an example of what can be accomplished through perseverance and dedication.
Contact Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn at rabbi@sympatico.ca
Sir Robert Borden High School,
131 Greenbank Rd.
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Auction for Action
To April 14
Online auction to benefit the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank. A wide variety of items are available, including a BBQ, golf packages, sport event tickets, children's toys, kids' bubble party, mink hat/scarf combo, gift baskets, Passover items, gift cards, jewelry, art work and so much more! Great deals are to be had!
Co-chairs: Susan Kriger and Anita Rosenfeld.
Visit: auctionforaction.ca
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Chabad of Centrepointe
The Amazing Shabbat Race
April 6, 20
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
Join this amazing new Shabbat adventure racing across the globe! Jam-packed challenges, treasures, roadblocks, routes & detours. Be a leader! Explore your love and connection to Judaism! Each week you will learn, work together, and laugh with new friends — get ready, get set, GO!
Ages 3-11. Includes prizes, snacks, and a drop-off option.
23 Palisade St.
Register here
Bubblesea Adventures Trip
April 14
1 - 3 pm
Along with A Ripple Effect, we invite all kids ages 5-12 to join us for an exciting trip to Bubblesea Adventures.
Delicious lunch will be served. Cost: $5
1547 Merivale Rd #18A
Contact Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn at rabbi@sympatico.ca
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CJX (Glebe Shul)
Shabbat Dinner
April 5
7 - 10 pm
Young adults in Ottawa are invited to join the Gotlibs for a delicious, home-cooked Shabbat dinner!
Contact Rabbi Steven Gotlib at sgotlib@jetottawa.ca
888 Broadview Ave.
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JET Otawa / Jewish Unity Live 2024
Aleeza Ben Shalom - LIVE in Ottawa!
April 10
7:15 - 9:30 pm
Step into the fascinating world of Jewish matchmaking and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the hit series. Expect live Matchmaking on stage, your questions answered and some special surprises! VIP, General Admission and Student pricing available. Visit here for more information.
Contact: info@jetottawa.ca
Sala San Marco
215 Preston St.
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Kehillat Beth Israel
Art and Faith
An Evening with Rabbi Lewittes and artist Dr. Karen Dover
April 3
7 - 8:30 pm
Enjoy an evening in a local gallery space, and explore the connection between “omanut” (art) and “emunah” (faith), and creative expression as a language of healing and hope.
Register here.
Contact: elisheva@kehillatbethisrael.com
Rum and Yum
April 6
9 - 11 pm
Family Havdalah service led by Cantor Jason Green. Desserts and a presentation, including free samples, by King's Lock Craft Distillery. Bottles of their products, all Kosher and organic including a Kosher for Passover Rum, will be available for purchase. Cater 4U will provide the nosh. Open to all. Admittance includes a donation of an item to the Kosher Food Bank.
This event is a recipient of a Federation MicroGrant.
Tickets $18 online or $25 at the door
Contact Susan Kriger at sjkriger56@gmail.com
Malca Pass Book Group Meeting
April 9
7:30 - 9 pm
Review and discussion of "Songs for the Cold of Heart" by Eric Dupont. All welcome, even if you haven't read the book.
Cost: $5
Contact Maureen Kaell at 613-224-8649 or kaellmaureen@gmail.com
Preparing the Modern Kitchen for Pesach
April 10
5 - 6 pm
Join Rabbi Adina Lewittes for a survey of Jewish laws and customs that guide our preparations for Pesach.
Register here
Contact: vika@kehillatbethisrael.com
400 Coldrey Ave.
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Ottawa Modern Jewish School
Israeli Wine Tasting
April 6
8 - 9:30 pm
Join sommelier and wine educator Aaron Shaw for a tour through the regions and wines of Israel. Tastings will explore how the land, climate, and terrain impact the flavours and notes of each wine. Raffles, cheese boards, and schmoozing will make for a wonderful night out.
Contact: jodigreenomjs@gmail.com
Scroll down on our home page for tickets
Westboro Books, 314 Richmond Ave.
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Or Haneshamah
Freylekh Friday
April 12
5:30 pm - Teddy Bear Shabbat
6pm - Potluck
7:15pm - Kabbalat Shabbat
8:15pm - Guest Speaker
Freylech is Yiddish for fun for all ages! Welcome Shabbat with Rabbi Zuker in a program geared for families with young kids. This month's feature guest is award winning poet Ken Victor (learn more here).
Register here
Contact Jenny Burns at administrator@orh.ca
Queering Ritual Adornment: Creative Beit Midrash
April 14
2 - 4 pm
This series with Rabbinic Student Léah Millerwill offer opportunities to physically engage with Jewish traditions of art and ritual adornment. Historically, the world of tzitzit (fringes) and tallitot (prayer shawls) has been exclusionary of women and queer people, and spiritual technologies are not always accessible or visible as an option. This event is designed to center queer and trans Jews, though all are welcome!
Register here
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Soloway Jewish Community Centre
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Ottawa Jewish Singles 60+ (NEW Group!)
April 7
1 - 3 pm
Join our launch event for schmoozing, fun, activities, brainstorming ideas for future events, sandwiches and snacks. All Jewish singles 60+ who live in or around Ottawa are welcome! Pre-registration is required, fee for this launch is $10. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.
*To register, visit www.JCCOttawa.com and select "Register, then "Programs and services", then "Educational and cultural" then "Special interest" and finally, our April 7 program. You don't have to be a member of the SJCC, but you will need to set up an account.
Contact Jan Jones at jjottawa@hotmail.com
AGM & Awards Night
April 11
7:30 - 9:30 pm
Please join us at the Soloway JCC's AGM as we reflect on the past years accomplishments, look to the future of the SJCC and pay tribute to some outstanding community members. All are welcome to attend!
Learn more about our award winners here
21 Nadolny Sachs Private
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Temple Israel
Young Adults Breakfast for Shabbat Dinner
April 5
Services at 6:15 pm
Dinner is at 7:30 pm
Jewish young adults in their 20s and 30s will enjoy all the breakfast favorites including Challah French Toast, breakfast bar kugel, hash browns, yogurt parfaits, eggs, baked beans, and more. This will be a vegetarian event using kosher ingredients. Please be in contact with any dietary needs. Free.
RSVP to Michael Kent, rabbimkent@gmail.com
Books and Bagels
April 14
9:30 - 11:30 am
Breakfast in person at 9:30 am. “The Dove Flyer" by Eli Amir will be reviewed by Charlie Khazzam in the context of his family’s experience as Jews living in Baghdad of the 1950s and emigrating to Israel. Presentation and discussion will also be on zoom starting at 10 am here
1301 Prince of Wales Dr.
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