Quick Calendar for

Oct. 30 - November 30

Nov 1 - 29 - Federation, HEM exhibits

Nov 1 - Temple Israel, Coffee House

Nov 1-3 - KBI, Scholar in Residence

Nov 2 - OrH, Gan Machaneh

Nov 5 - SJCC, Danny Bassan

Nov 7 - CHES, HEM launch event

Nov 8 - OrH, Freylehk Friday

Nov 9 - NAC, Lenka Lichtenberg

Nov 10 - Temple Israel, Books and Bagels

Nov 10 - JFS, Seniors Unit fundraiser

Nov 10 - OrH, Craft n' Schmooze

Nov 12 - Zelikovitz Centre, Soviet Propaganda's Antisemitic Legacy Today

Nov 12 - CHES, Through Their Eyes, A Next Generation Perspective

Nov 13 - JNF, 2024 Negev Gala

Nov 13 - PJ Library, Babies and Bagels at School

Nov 16 - SJCC, David Chen, Comedian

Nov 17 - PJ Library Takes a Hike

Nov 17 - Adath Shalom, Zoom learning with Rabbi Zuker

Nov 17 - KBI, Shirah, Schtick, Un A Nosh

Nov 22 - Temple Israel, Sushi Shabbat Dinner for Young Adults

Nov 24 - Adath Shalom, Rabbi David Kay on Zoom

Nov 24 - Federation, KBI, One Way Ministries, Christian-Jewish Friendship Evening

Nov 26 - KBI, Malca Pass Book Group

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FEDERATION

Holocaust Education Month Exhibit Installation

Yad Vashem's esteemed exhibits will be on display at four Ottawa Public Library branches. 

"Shoah: How was it Humanly Possible?" a timeline of 1933-1945.

Nov. 1 to 14: Main Branch

Nov. 15 to 29: Cumberland Branch

"Stars without a Heaven" the story of children in the Holocaust.

Nov. 1 to 14: Centrepointe Branch

Nov. 15 to 29: Beaverbrook Branch

For branch addresses and hours, visit here Contact Alysha at ablakey@jewishottawa.com

Federation, KBI, One Way Ministries

Christian-Jewish Friendship Evening

November 24

7 pm

Build bridges and develop personal relationships with someone from a different faith background in an effort to diminish hate and increase understanding. Meet 150 Jewish community members and 150 Christian community members over desserts and conversation. More info and apply to waitlist

March of the Living 

Ottawa teens in Grades 10-12 may now register for the 2025 MOL trip.

Register here

For info, contact Alysha at ablakey@jewishottawa.com

PJ Library

Babies & Bagels at School!

November 13 

10 am - 11:30 am

PJ Library and the Ottawa Jewish Community School invite parents and their babies and toddlers to join us for a morning of music with Moreh David! 

Join in the singalong, and schmooze with other parents in a relaxed atmosphere. Registration opens soon, free program.

PJ Takes a Hike

November 17

2:30 - 4 pm

Join us for a fun family hike at the beautiful Mer Bleue Conservation Area - a local wetland and our region's biggest peat bog! Meet at parking lot P22, where the wheelchair-accessible Mer Bleue Bog Trail begins for story time & snacks before heading out on the 1.4km boardwalk trail. Come explore nature with us! Registration here.

Adath Shalom Congregation Adult Education

Significant events in Parashat Chayei Sara 

November 17

11 am - 12:15 pm

In this Zoom event, Rabbi Deborah Zuker discusses significant events including Sarah’s death and burial in the first Jewish-owned land in Canaan; Abraham's servant Eliezer’s mission to find a wife for Isaac and more.

Rabbi David Kay discusses how the Book of Genesis can be reconciled with Evolution

November 24

11 am - 12:15 pm

Although Conservative Judaism does not read its sacred text literally, the Creation narrative in Genesis seems to sometimes be at odds with our modern scientific understanding. A deeper look leads to some surprising results. On Zoom.

For both events, contact Paul at psadler@psadler.com

Max and Tessie Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies:

Soviet Propaganda's Antisemitic Legacy Today

November 12

7 pm

We are pleased to invite you to a talk by Dr. Izabella Tabarovsky, Kennan Institute Senior Advisor on Regional Partnerships and Programming. Registration required for room location here

CHES

Holocaust Education Launch Event

November 7

7 - 9 pm

Film Sabotage, a story of the women's underground resistance at Auschwitz - an unforgettable account of the triumph of the human spirit, directed by Noa Aharoni. The story chronicles the actions of Eusticia Wajcblum as told through the diary of her sister Anna Wajcblum Heilman.

Information: info@chesottawa.ca

Location disclosed upon registration.

Minimum donation $36 per person

Through Their Eyes, A Next Generation Perspective

November 12

7 - 9 pm

Hear from next generation descendants of Holocaust survivors as they share their family stories and raise awareness of the consequences of hate. The evening includes a presentation by Professor Jan Grabowski about the long shadow of the Holocaust and the importance of testimony. Free event

Register here

Jewish Family Services

18th Anniversary Celebration--Thelma Steinman Seniors Unit

November 10

2 - 4 pm

A community event honouring the memory of Thelma and supporting JFS to continue her legacy assisting Jewish seniors. Platinum Sponsor: Urbandale Construction. More info and Register here

Ottawa Art Gallery, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge

Jewish National Fund of Ottawa 2024 Negev

November 13

5:30 - 9:30 pm

JNF of Ottawa and the Israel Magen Fund of Canada invite you to the 2024 Negev Dinner Gala honouring MPP Lisa MacLeod. Lisa has selected an important cause where the proceeds of the dinner will support The Parenthood Home for Family Therapy in Sderot, Israel. Keynote Speaker for the dinner – Warren Kinsella.

Corporate donations visit: www.jnfottawa.ca/negev

Personal donation or tickets: www.imfoc.org/negev

Kehillat Beth Israel

Scholar in Residence Weekend at KBI

Nov 1 at 6:30 pm - Shabbat dinner and talk with David Stern (Child Sacrifice Pros and Cons: How the Rabbis Read the Bible) - $36

Nov 2 at 12:30 pm - Saturday afternoon conversation with Kathryn Hellerstein (Jewish poets/ Jewish prayers: Women Changing the prayer book (Siddur)) - Free

Nov 3 at 9:30 am - Breakfast and talk with David Stern, The Life of a Jewish Book: A Medieval Holiday Prayerbook - $24

Register here

November 17

7 - 9 pm

Shirah, Schtick, Un A Nosh

A Yiddish-inspired evening of music, comedy, and food. Something for everyone, all ages, even if you don't speak Yiddish! Music by Josh "So Called" Dolgin and his quartet and comedy by Yiddish author and comedian Michael Wex.

Reception prepared by Cater4U. Tickets here

Contact Cantor Jason Green at cantor@kehillatbethisrael.com

Malca Pass Book Discussion Group

November 26

7:30 - 9 pm

Review and discussion of Eternal Life by Dara Horn. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book.

Reviewer: Allan Silburt. Cost $5

Contact Maureen at kaellmaureen@gmail.com

1400 Coldrey Avenue

National Arts Centre

Lenka Lichtenberg: The Secret Poetess of Terezin

November 9

8 - 10 pm

Lenka's performance at the NAC marks the date of the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the 'Night of Broken Glass,' an infamous gateway to the Holocaust and the attempted annihilation of the European Jews. The songs, along with spoken word pieces, projections of archival images, and specially curated video clips. Cost $25

Register here 

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community

Gan Machaneh

November 2

10:30 am - 12 pm

Introduce your little ones to Shabbat, Judaism and the ORH community through play, stories, songs, and social connections. Rabbi Denorah Zuker will lead joyful Shabbat experiences for families, designed with the needs of babies and young children 0-5 years in mind. All are welcome.

Teddy Bear Shabbat

November 8

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Sing Shabbat songs and enjoy snacks and cupcakes with Rabbi Zuker. Geared for families with young kids. All ages, exceptionalities and stuffies welcome.

Freylekh Friday

6:30 pm - 9 pm

This is a monthly, multigenerational Shabbat evening; enjoy a potluck dinner, Kabbalat Shabbat and a speaker ready to spark discussion and introduce new ideas to mull over all weekend! This month's guest is Dr. Hershel Kagan, discussing his art and artistic journey into painting.

Register here

Craft 'n' Schmooze

November 10

2 - 4 pm

Do you knit, macrame, sew, embroider, crochet, weave, or practice another crafting hobby? Come along, schmooze, and craft away the afternoon. Bring a current crafting/yarn/hobby project, or come to learn something new. All skill levels welcome!

Register here

Contact: administrator@orh.ca, 30 Cleary Ave.

Soloway JCC

Danny Bassan Concert

November 5

7-9 pm

Danny Bassan is a well-known Israeli singer and musician, particularly recognized for being the lead vocalist and powerful voice of the 1980's rock band Tislam, which played a significant role in shaping the Israeli rock music scene. His style typically blends rock with elements of Israeli music.

Daniel Chen - Comedian

November 16

7 - 9 pm

Daniel Chen is an emerging figure in the Israeli stand-up comedy scene. He is known for his witty and relatable humour, often focusing on cultural quirks, daily life in Israel, and personal experiences. His comedic style likely resonates with both local and international audiences.

For both events, contact: Ella at edagan@jccottawa.com

Temple Israel

Coffee House

November 1

7 - 9 pm

Merle Haltrecht-Matte on "Esperanto - The Universal Language."

Contact Raquel Black at execdir@templeisraelottawa.com

Books and Bagels

November 10

9:30 - 11:30 am

A light bagel breakfast will be available at 9:30 am followed by the review at 10 am. "Belonging: A German Reckons with History and Home" by Nora Krug will be reviewed by Margot Montgomery and Blayne Beacham. Registration not required and all are welcome.

Sushi Shabbat Dinner for Young Adults

November 22

7 - 11 pm

Join Jew Crew Ottawa and Temple Israel for a Sushi Shabbat dinner for Jewish young adults (and their partners) in their 20s and 30s, as we eat fresh sushi, sip kosher wine, and connect. Interested participants may join for services at 6:15 pm. RSVP by email ottawajewcrew@gmail.com

301 Prince of Wales Drive

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