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We are Or Haneshamah: Ottawa's Reconstructionist Community.
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Or Haneshamah is a vibrant, egalitarian and inclusive Reconstructionist Jewish community with an open door, open hearts and open minds. We welcome LGBTQ+ people, interfaith and multifaith families, and anyone looking to develop more of a relationship with Judaism or Jewish practices, regardless of personal history. If you are searching to belong to or return to Jewish connection and spirituality, we encourage you to come check us out!
OrH welcomes Jews, spiritual seekers, and their loved ones from all corners of the globe and from all cultural traditions and backgrounds. We are actively working to be an antiracist community that reflects and lives into our commitment to social justice and racial justice.
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Contact Us!
Questions? Call us at 613-239-4988 and leave a message anytime. Or send us an email, we'd love to hear from you!
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Thu, 25 April 2024
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat 2023-24
Saturday, Apr 27th 9:40a to 12:30p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 2 , 2024Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Thursday, May 2nd 7:30p to 9:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Machaneh Shabbat 2023-24
Saturday, May 4th 9:40a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Shabbat Morning Service with Visiting Rabbinic Intern Léah Miller
Saturday, May 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
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Tuesday ,
MayMay 7 , 2024Tuesday Night Shirah!
Tuesday, May 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
Learn melodies for our Or Haneshamah services and festivals! -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024
Saturday, May 11th 9:40a to 12:40p
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Thursday ,
MayMay 16 , 2024Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Thursday, May 16th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 18 , 2024Bat Mitzvah and Shabbat Morning Torah Service
Saturday, May 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
Contact Us!
Questions? Call us at 613-239-4988 and leave a message anytime. Or send us an email, we'd love to hear from you!