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We’re a hands-on congregation! While members are involved with all aspects of our core events -- shabbat services, festivals, and tishrey -- if you have more time to give, there are many other activities that you can help with and make happen, depending on your interests.

Limmud

Expand your Jewish learning, further your Jewish journey. These limmud/learning events/activities need helpers to make them happen!

Selichot - September 21, 2019 - contact info@orh.ca
Shavuot - May 28, 2020 - contact info@orh.ca
Kabbalat Shabbat + JED Talks - contact learning@orh.ca
Havdallah - contact rabbi@orh.ca
Shabbat Limmud study sessions - contact rabbi@orh.ca
Torah reading and service leading - contact rabbi@orh.ca
Music - contact rabbi@orh.ca

Summer

Stay connected with the community over the summer holiday months. Stand in solidarity with LGBTQ members in OrH and our sister congregations. The following events need helpers:

Shabbat in the Park - July 2020 - contact info@orh.ca
Pride Shabbat - Ottawa Pride Weekend, August 2020 - contact info@orh.ca

Supporting our Community

Help with small tasks that keep our congregation running smoothly. Offer support and care to members experiencing difficult life circumstances.

Help with ad hoc Board tasks - contact president@orh.ca
Hesed (Caring) Support Network - contact info@orh.ca
Host Shabbat-Around-the-Table - Shabbat in your home for members - contact jjottawa@hotmail.com

High School Students Community Involvement Hours

OrH has a number of opportunities for high school students to complete community involvement hours. We need help with set-up for services and programs, decorating for festivals, and making posters for special events. If you are interested, please contact info@orh.ca

Wed, August 21 2019
20 Av 5779

Upcoming Events

Everyone is welcome at OrH services and events. Not a member? Not a problem. Come check us out!

All Events

Friday
Aug 23

Pride Shabbat
Friday, Aug 23rd 6:00p to 8:00p
Annual Pride Shabbat in cooperation with Congregation Kehillat Beth Israel
MORE INFO
Saturday
Sep 7

Shabbat Morning Torah Service
Shabbat, Sep 7th 9:45a to 12:15p
Shaharit service of morning blessings and songs, including Torah service, a participatory discussion of the day’s portion, followed by Kiddush/pot luck luncheon
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Sunday
Sep 8

BaMa'gal B'nei Mitzvah Group
Sunday, Sep 8th 1:30p to 4:30p
Meeting of the OrH B'nei Mitzvah Group for families with children planning a bar or bat mitzvah in the next two years and youth who have recently had a bar or bat mitzvah in the past 12 months.
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Thursday
Sep 19

Exploring Judaism
Thursday, Sep 19th 7:30p to 9:30p
Ongoing course for inquisitive Jews, their significant others, those considering adult B’nei Mitzvah or conversion, and seekers of knowledge of Jewish life. Taught by Rabbi Liz. Registration required. More information visit our Adult Learning page or contact: learning@orh.ca
MORE INFO
Sunday
Sep 29

Erev Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, Sep 29th 6:30p to 7:30p
We usher in the New Year with a brief service of singing, inspirational messages, and the sweet taste of apples and honey.
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Monday
Sep 30

Rosh Hashanah Day 1
Monday, Sep 30th 9:30a to 12:30p
The first day of Rosh Hashanah begins with a morning service of song, prayer, torah and discussion led by Rabbi Liz along with members of the community. A highlight again this year will be members’ reflections on the three holy day themes Malhuyot/ sovereignty, Zihronot/ memory, and Shofarot/ calling, and the voices of our Instant Choir. There will be Machaneh/camp-inspired activities for school-age children, babysitting for toddlers, shofar, and our sumptuous pot-luck luncheon.
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Thursday
Oct 3

Exploring Judaism
Thursday, Oct 3rd 7:30p to 9:30p
Ongoing course for inquisitive Jews, their significant others, those considering adult B’nei Mitzvah or conversion, and seekers of knowledge of Jewish life. Taught by Rabbi Liz. Registration required. More information visit our Adult Learning page or contact: learning@orh.ca
MORE INFO
Saturday
Oct 5

Shabbat Morning Torah Service
Shabbat, Oct 5th 9:45a to 12:15p
Shaharit service of morning blessings and songs, including Torah service, a participatory discussion of the day’s portion, followed by Kiddush/pot luck luncheon
MORE INFO
Sunday
Oct 6

BaMa'gal B'nei Mitzvah Group
Sunday, Oct 6th 1:30p to 4:30p
Meeting of the OrH B'nei Mitzvah Group for families with children planning a bar or bat mitzvah in the next two years and youth who have recently had a bar or bat mitzvah in the past 12 months.
MORE INFO
Tuesday
Oct 8

Erev Yom Kippur / Kol Nidre
Tuesday, Oct 8th 6:45p to 9:15p
Beginning with the haunting Kol Nidre on cello and piano, followed by the three repetitions offered by Rabbi Liz and members of the community, we greet the most solemn day of the year garbed in white garments and tallitot/prayer shawls, fasting (if able), attuning to the ancient intervals and preparing to lead ourselves through a day of repentance and remembrance. (Please note that we begin Kol Nidre service promptly with the instrumental rendition.) Childcare will be available from 6:30-9:15.
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