Donations
Ways of Funding Our Community
As a small community, Or Haneshamah relies largely on the giving spirit of members and friends of the community to raise enough funding to provide the services and activities we all enjoy. Donations help fund our Machaneh Shabbat program, allow us to provide opportunities for adult learning, and are a key component for providing rabbinic support. But we can't do it without you!
Donations made directly to Or Haneshamah will receive a charitable tax receipt.
Support Our Day-to-Day Operations!
To support programming, rabbinic leadership, and essential administrative costs, you can make a general donation. It is thanks to these kinds of donations that we are able to grow as a community, and subsidize membership for those in need.
We also accept donations made in honour of/in memory of a person (or event). All such donations are acknowledged through the Or Haneshamah card program, which sends notices of donation and a personalized message to a designated recipient.
Support Us Through Targeted Donations
If you prefer that your donation go to a specific cause, you can donate to one of our restricted funds. These funds are designed to support dedicated initiatives that we think are particularly important to our community and its' values.
Ritual Book Dedication
We are currently seeking donations of $54 for each new copy of our Machzor (high holiday prayer book). Donations will be recognized by bookplates that may be in honour of, or in memory of, a person or event.
Gita (Tova) & Zwi Taub Memorial Fund
This fund provides the OrH community with funds for Jewish cultural and educational opportunities that align with Reconstructionist principles and values, and contribute to Jewish continuity.
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.
Donations in the Rabbi's Discretionary Fund are used to support charities and people in need at the Rabbi's discretion.
Donations to any of the above can be made through the OrH payment page.
Donate to the Or Haneshamah Endowment Fund
Established in May 2016, the Endowment Fund is a pool of financial assets that is invested to provide a reliable and ongoing source of income for our community's activities. Annual payouts from the fund go into Or Haneshamah's general revenues.
Donations to the Endowment Fund can be made through the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF) at www.ojcf.ca or by telephone at 613-798-4696 ext 274.
Donate Through Your Workplace!
Annual Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC)
OrH members and supporters who are federal employees or retirees may designate Or Haneshamah as a recipient of GCWCC donations during their annual campaign (September - December). All the information you need to do so (including OrH’s charitable registration number) can be found here.
Thank you for supporting Or Haneshamah!
Fri, 1 December 2023
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Machaneh Shabbat 2023-24
Saturday, Dec 2nd 9:40a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Bar Mitzvah of Reuben Shaw and Shabbat Morning Service
Saturday, Dec 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Hebrew Havurah (B Mitzvah Prep)
Saturday, Dec 2nd 2:00p to 3:00p
A private study group dedicated to developing Hebrew decoding skills in preparation for the BMitzvah journey -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 3rd 1:00p to 2:30p
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Tuesday ,
DecDecember 5 , 2023Tuesday Night Shirah!
Tuesday, Dec 5th 7:00p to 9:00p
Learn melodies for our Or Haneshamah services and festivals! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2023Exploring Judaism with Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton
Thursday, Dec 7th 7:30p to 9:30p
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Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023
Friday, Dec 8th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023
Friday, Dec 8th 6:30p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Machaneh Shabbat 2023-24
Saturday, Dec 9th 9:40a to 12:30p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Hebrew Havurah (B Mitzvah Prep)
Saturday, Dec 9th 2:00p to 3:00p
A private study group dedicated to developing Hebrew decoding skills in preparation for the BMitzvah journey
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!