Quick Calendar for

September 1-30

Sept. 7 - CMH, Back to Shul Shabbat

Sept. 8 - KBI, La Ronde

Sept. 8 - CMH, Apple picking

Sept. 8 - Adath Shalom, UnXeptable

Sept. 11 - JNF, Israeli Wine Tasting

Sept. 13 - OrH, Freylekh Friday

Sept. 15 - Hillel Lodge LTC, Biking for Bubbies

Sept. 15 - Adath Shalom, High Holiday Preparation

Sept. 15, 22 - Federation, the Aleph Bet of Job Hunting in Canada

Sept. 15 - OTT and KBI, Families Kick Off

Sept. 15 - KBI, Yuk Yuks Comedy Night

Sept. 16 - JET, Cooking Demo for Rosh HaShanah

Sept. 16 - KBI, Launch of the KBI Queer Storytelling Workshop

Sept. 19 - Medical Networking event

Sept. 19 - OTC, Women's Babka Bake

Sept. 24 - SJCC, Celebrity Sports Dinner

Sept. 25 - Federation, Einat Wilf on Antisemitism

Sept. 25 - Magen David Adom Ottawa, Oct. 7 speakers

Sept. 26 - JFS, AGM

Sept. 26 - SJCC, Sar-El Volunteer in Israel

Sept. 29 - SJCC, Apple Picking

Sept. 29 - WCPP, film Screams Before Silence

Sept 1 - Oct 2

Na'amat Canada Ottawa chapter

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FEDERATION

The Aleph Bet of Job Hunting in Canada

September 15, 22

2 - 4 pm

This two-sessions seminar will help prep you for finding your first job in Canada. The first session covers CVs, HR practices, getting foreign diplomas recognized in Canada, and so much more! The second session is an "Interview Roulette" with experienced HR professionals coaching participants on how to answer interview questions.

Contact Alysha at ablakey@jewishottawa.com

Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private

Einat Wilf: "Antisemitism in the Post-10/7 Era”

September 25

7 - 9 pm

Join us as Einat Wilf, co-author of the acclaimed book The War of Return, challenges our understandings of the alarming rise of global antisemitism, and invites us to imagine a path forward. Following her keynote address, Dr. Deidre Butler will lead a thought-provoking Q&A session, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with this renowned expert. 

Register here Location will be shared after registration

Contact Anne Read aread@jewishottawa.com

OTTAWA JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Women's Collective Philanthropy Program

Screams Before Silence

Film screening and panel discussion

September 29

7 - 9 pm

In-person free screening of Sheryl Sandberg’s documentary film, Screams Before Silence on the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7. The film features never-before heard eyewitness accounts from released hostages, survivors, and first responders.

Speakers: Dr. Deirdre Butler, Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz, Pastor Bob Davies. Location will be shared with registrants.

Register here

Adath Shalom Congregation Adult Education UnXeptable

September 8

11 am - 12:15 pm

ZOOM event. UnXeptable is a grassroots movement launched by Israeli expats in support of a democratic Israel. Professor Oded Oron and Yael Meiri will discuss the origins and mission of UnXeptable: to support the values on which the country was established - social justice and democracy.

High Holiday Preparation

September 15

11 am - 12:15 pm

ZOOM presentation: Rabbi Deborah Zuker will examine in detail prayers that are unique to High Holiday worship services including Malchuyot/Zichronot/Shofarot on Rosh Hashanah; and Kol Nidre and U’netaneh Tokef on Yom Kippur; and other sections of the Amidah unique to each holiday.

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

Congregation Machzikei Hadas Back to Shul Shabbat

September 7

10:45 am - noon

Children in kindergarten-Grade 6 and their parents /grandparents will join Rabbi Idan Scher for a lively interactive Family Service with tefillah, songs, and prizes! Pre-teens/teens are invited to join NCSY leaders for a fun learning session (snacks included). Our baby/toddler room is open all morning with Shabbat Circle Time at 11:15 am. Join us!

No registration required.

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking

September 8

10 am - 12 pm

Join the families of CMH for a fun morning of apple picking, corn mazes, straw jumps, wagon rides, and shofar blowing! Bags for apple picking can be purchased from the orchard Sunday morning. Bring a picnic lunch and join us for some snacks and schmoozing. All activities at Mountain Orchards are free! 10175 Clark Rd, Mountain

For both events contact Sari at sari@cmhottawa.com

2340 Virginia Dr.

Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge Long-term Care Home of Ottawa

16th Annual Biking for Bubbies

September 15 8 am - 12 pm

Fun for ALL ages with the 4th Annual Family Fun Zone.  

Register or Donate Today! By registering, you contribute directly to the well-being and care of the Bubbies and Zaidies at Hillel Lodge. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for those living at the Lodge.  Let's pedal for a purpose! Sponsor: MediSystem Please support us here

JET

Cooking Demo for Rosh Hashanah

September 16

7:15 - 9:15 pm

Prepare and take home a delicious dip and salad bursting with flavour using fresh ingredients. Dov Korkh has a Culinary and Pastry Arts diploma from Israel, a Food Science diploma from Harvard, and is a certified Chef de Cuisine. Special Holiday inspiration from JET’s Danielle Altonaga. Food and fun!

Cost: $18. Limited space, please register by September 11.

Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.

JNF Ottawa 

Israeli Wine Tasting

September 11

7 - 9 pm

Proceeds from the evening's event will be directed to the 2024 Negev Gala, honouring Lisa MacLeod, MPP, in support of the Parenthood Home in Sderot for Family Therapy.

Register here

OTC, 111 Lamplighters Dr.

Kehillat Beth Israel

La Ronde for USY and Gesher Kids

September 8

8 am - 6 pm

Calling all USY and Gesher Kids Grades 6-12:

Please join us for our annual trip to La Ronde!

Your ticket includes: round trip transportation

1 day pass to La Ronde, Kosher lunch and snack. Cost $75 

Contact Sasha Kathron at sasha@kehillatbethisrael.com

Families Kick-Off

September 15

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Please join us for KBI's annual families kick off event in partnership with OTT. We will be having lots of fun activity stations including: bouncy castles, Parrot Partners, Touch a Truck with Ottawa fire fighters and more!

Register here

Yuk Yuks Comedy Night

September 15

7 - 9 pm

In support of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank (OKFB).

Light Kosher snacks will be provided and a 50/50 draw. Please bring an item for the food bank. Cost: $25 + taxes - 50% of the ticket price will go to the OKFB. More info here

Contact Anita Rosenfeldat arerosenfeld@gmail.com

Below Biagio's Restaurant, 1394 Richmond Rd.

Launch of the KBI Queer Storytelling Workshop

September 16

6:30 - 8:30 pm

Batia Winer, a proud member of KBI and the 2SLGBTQ1+ community, will facilitate six two-hour workshops to practice writing and presenting our stories in a safe space. Queer Jews of all ages have stories of love, joy, heartbreak, and acceptance to tell. Workshops will culminate in sharing our stories in front of an audience in 2025. Contact: jeremy@kehillatbethisrael.com

Register here by September 9

Magen David Adom Ottawa Angels Evening

September 25

7 - 9 pm

Join us for a meaningful evening. We are honoured to welcome Oshrit Hadad, a Magen David Adom paramedic and hero who risked her life on October 7th to save many others.

Thank you from the Ottawa Angels, a group dedicated to raising funds for the purchase of a much-needed ambulance in Israel.

Register or donate here

Contact: Shelly Azimov at sazimov@cmdai.org

Kehillat Beth Israel, 1400 Coldrey Ave.

Or Haneshamah Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community

September 13

Freylekh Friday

6:30 - 9 pm 

Join our monthly, multigenerational Shabbat evening, complete with a family-friendly Teddy Bear Shabbat, a potluck dinner, Kabbalat Shabbat. This month's guest speaker is Mark Dermer at 8:15 pm speaking on Reconstructionism.

Register here

30 Cleary Ave.

OTC Women's Babka Bake & Lecture

September 19

7 - 9 pm

Join OTC's women circle for a pre-Rosh Hashanah event! Enjoy guest speaker Amanda Spiro and learn the art of Babka baking. Enjoy an enjoyable and empowering evening for women in preparation of the new year — then take home your own delicious Bakba!

Contact Shterna Blum at shterna@theotc.org

111 Lamplighters Dr.

Safe & PROUD: Ottawa-area Jewish physicians and medical learners networking

September 19

7 - 9:30 pm

Jewish Ottawa-area-based physicians are invited to a networking/schmoozing event with a special focus on welcoming and offering support as potential mentors for incoming (and existing) Jewish medical students and residents. Sponsored by Jewish Federation of Ottawa Microgrant. Cost $18 Register here

Contact Gillian Dolansky Presner at gillianpresner@me.com

Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs

Soloway Jewish Community Centre

The Outdoor Pool is Open!

Dive into summer fun at the SJCC outdoor pool!

View the schedule here

Celebrity Sports Dinner

An Evening with Basketball Legend Steve Nash

September 24

6 - 10 pm

Only a few tables left!

Contact Pam Rosenberg at prosenberg@jccottawa.com Infinity Convention Centre, 2901 Gibford Ave.

SAR-EL - Volunteers in Israel

September 26

7 - 8:30 pm

Join us for a presentation and discussion about volunteering in Israel, working on an IDF base, carrying out important, supportive tasks. Hosted by a recent SAR EL volunteer.

Register at register.ottawa@sarelcanada.org or by calling Sue at 613-798-9818 ext. 254

Annual Israeli House 

Pre-Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking

September 29

12 - 2 pm

Join the Israeli House at Mountain Apple Orchard. 

Advanced registration required by email to edagan@jccottawa.com

10175 Clark Rd., Kemptville

Sponsor: Vered Israel Cultural and Education Centre

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