March 2026

Coming This Month:

▸ Children's Programs

▸ Cultural and Educational Programs

Now Accepting Nominations!

Nominate an outstanding Jewish athlete, volunteer or teen leader.

✡︎ Grossman-Klein Teen Leadership Award

✡︎ Ben Karp Soloway JCC Volunteer Service Award

✡︎ Sharon Koffman Memorial Athletic Award

Find all the details and nomination forms here.

Deadline for nominations is March 23, 2026.

Awards will be handed out at the Soloway JCC Annual General Meeting & Awards Night Wednesday, May 6 pm at the Soloway JCC

Everyone Welcome!

For more information contact

Pam Rosenberg, prosenberg@jccottawa.com

Celebrate Purim at the SJCC!

Purim Carnival

with Ottawa Jewish Summer Camps

Sunday, March 1 ➜ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SJCC

Put on your costume and join SJCC Summer Camps, Camp B'nai Brith of Ottawa, Camp Gan Israel and Camp Shomrim for a fun filled morning of carnival games, blow ups, face painting, Purim treats and more. Everyone is welcome!

Once Upon a Purim: A Fairy Tale Purim Party

for Adults

Sunday, March 1➜ 7:00 pm-12:00 am SJCC

Dress up in your favourite fairy tale costume, enjoy drinks and snacks, and dance the night away.

Must be 19+.

Teen Purim Event
with JOY (Jewish Ottawa Youth)

Monday March 2 ➜ 7:00 pm at TailGators, 1642 Merivale Rd

Celebrate the holiday with Ottawa’s teens and unlimited use of pool tables and foosball, a Megillah reading, munchies and more!

In partnership with BBYO, CTeen, Frosty, JCC, NCSY, Torah High, A Ripple Effect and USY

Children's Programs

SJCC Summer Camp!

We still have spots available in some of our amazing camps! Find everything you need to know about our Day Camp, Sports Camp and Specialty Camps at jccottawa.com.

Spring Aquatics Programs Registration

Group Lesson registration:

SJCC Members ➜ Monday, March 16 at 7:00 am

Open Registration ➜ Monday, March 23 at 7:00 am

Private Lessons (SJCC Members Only)

Monday, March 16 at 7:00 am

Spring swim session runs April 11- June 25.

No class May 16-21

Safety Tree Babysitting Course

Ages 11-14

Saturday, March 28 ➜ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Learn how to create and manage a babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. Participants must be present for the entire course to become certified.

Home Alone

Ages 9-12

Sunday March 29 ➜ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Children gain confidence and skills to successfully stay at home alone. Safety and awareness are the common themes, and all information is current and reflects what today’s children are facing.

Cultural & Educational Programs

Grigory Oster Show in Russian

Monday, March 3 ➜ 7:30 pm

Russian author and screenwriter Grigory Oster has written scripts for over 70 animated films, and is considered one of the most important living Russian authors of children’s books.

Contact Ella for more information, edagan@jccottawa.com

Aging Discussion

Sunday, March 15 ➜ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

If you’re supporting an aging parent, partner, friend, or neighbour, this session is for you. Tom Birkhan shares practical guidance on reducing caregiver burnout, finding respite and community support, improving home safety to prevent falls, recognizing signs of elder abuse, and navigating palliative and end-of-life care with dignity. You’ll leave with clear actionable steps and resources, without the overwhelm.

Free program – Registration required. Register here.

Carlie’s Creations: Felting for Beginners

Wednesday, March 18 ➜ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Discover the cozy craft of needle felting in this beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics of shaping wool into simple, charming creations using barbed needles and soft roving as you create your very own felted owl.

All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished piece and the skills to keep felting at home.

Drop in. No registration required.

L’Dor V’Craft – Drop in Craft Circle

March 22, April 19, May 24, June 14

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the Greenberg Families Library

Bring your own handiwork or projects, such as mending, knitting, embroidery, felting, crochet, drawing, or painting. It's an inclusive space for all skill levels to work on projects, share ideas, and enjoy company.

Drop in. No registration required.

From the Classics to the Diaspora Concert

Sunday, March 22 ➜ 3:00 pm

A unique concert by internationally known musicians. A combination of classical, chamber and vocal performances. Immerse in the creations of Mozart and Brams, listen to Avinu Malkeinu, Bab el Wad and much more!

Get your tickets here.

Handy Person for Beginners

Thursday, March 26 ➜ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Learn practical skills to handle everyday home repairs with confidence!

This friendly, hands-on course teaches simple fixes like tightening a loose hinge, patching small holes, changing lightbulbs, and more.

Perfect for beginners—no experience needed. Build confidence, stay independent, and have fun while learning useful tricks for your home.

Movies at the J

Classic Israeli Film Festival

Enjoy award winning Israeli films each month throughout the season.

All films are in Hebrew with English subtitles.

Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Films are free. Registration is required

Alex is Lovesick ➜ March 19

Thirteen-year-old Alex is preparing for his Bar Mitzvah while navigating family struggles in 1950s Israel’s Austerity period. As his parents cope with financial hardship and a quirky tenant, Alex experiences first love and unexpected emotions when his glamorous Aunt Lola arrives from Poland. This coming-of-age film vividly recreates a pivotal era in Israeli history. Register here.

Monthly Movie Night

With The Greenberg Families Library & the Ottawa Jewish Historical Society

Wednesdays at 7:00 pm.

Doors Open 6:30 pm.
Free - Drop In (no registration required)

Please consider making a $2 donation to help cover the cost of movie snacks.

The Prince of Egypt ➜ March 25

In this animated retelling of the Book of Exodus, Egyptian Prince Moses upon discovering his roots as a Jewish slave, embarks on a quest to free his people from their bondage under his brother Pharoh Ramses.

See What Just Hit the Shelves at the Greenberg Families Library ➪

Fresh off the shelves: stories that pair perfectly with cozy socks. Click here to find your next page-turner.

Coming in April

NEW! Pre Season Golf Prep with Chris Deschamps

Get your body ready for golf season before you step on the first tee. This small group training program is designed specifically for golfers who want to hit farther, feel better, and play pain-free. Each session includes a mix of mobility, strength, and power with exercises connected for your swing and on-course performance.

Suitable for a wide range of fitness and golf experience levels, with plenty of modifications and progressions. The perfect way to build your pre-season base in a fun, supportive group setting.

Wednesdays, April 8 - 29 ➜ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Contact Carla for more information, cgencher@jccottawa.com

Yom Hazikaron

Israel’s day of remembrance for Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

Monday, April 20 ➜ 7:00 pm

Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Wide Celebration

Wednesday, April 22 ➜ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

More details coming soon.

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