In The Ottawa Community
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Community Events and Announcements
Canadian Friends of Peace Now presents an evening with Shaqued Morag, Executive Director of Peace Now, speaking on, “Grassroots Activism to Avert the Abyss: Fighting Annexation, Saving the Two-State Vision.” Wednesday, May 15, 7:30 PM, at SJCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. RSVP to info@peacenowcanada.org. Free admission, donations welcome.
Foundations of Jewish Living • Sample Class, May 15, 7:30 - 8:30 pm, SJCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Foundations of Jewish Living, from the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, gives parents the opportunity to enrich their own Jewish education and learn about Jewish life in the context of parenting. Drawing on a range of texts - from the Bible to PJ Library books - the program consists of guided discussions, each focused on themes connected to Jewish holidays or key figures in Jewish life with take home material for children. Join us for a sample class with Rabbi Steven Garten, Director of the Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning.
Contact Roslyn Wollock at 613-798-9818 ext 254 or rwollock@jccottawa.com
Shirley Berman Lecture Series - Lilian Bilsky Freiman, May 22, 7:30 - 9 pm, SJCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Shirley Berman Lecture Series - Part 1 Lilian Bilsky Freiman - A Life of Philanthropy. The Ottawa Jewish Historical Society in partnership with the Soloway JCC presents the story of Lilian Bilsky Freiman and her many contributions to our city. Guest speaker for the evening is Dan McKay.
Donations accepted at the door. Contact Roslyn Wollock at 613-798-9818 ext. 254 or roswollock@hotmail.com.
Beit Ha’am Journey in Ottawa (in partnership with community organizations), May 23-26. Presented by WZO’s Department for Diaspora Affairs (DDA) and The Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF). We invite you to join our interactive community workshops and events to discuss and to experience Israel, its society and the role of Zionism today. Activities and programs at various locations.
For all information, please see https://jewishottawa.com/community-calendar/beit-haam-journey-program-by-canadian-zionist-federation-1552571328.
The Future of Canadian Jewry, May 28, 7 pm. Results of exciting new research by Survey of Canadian Jewry Co-Authors Rhonda Lenton, Professor of Sociology, President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, and Robert Brym, SD Clark Professor of Sociology at University of Toronto, Soloway JCC, Hall A, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt. Free of charge, all are welcome. RSVP to Sarah Beutel at sbeutel@jewishottawa.com or
613-798-4696, ext. 253
Musica Ebraica Spring Concert, May 28, 7 - 9 pm. Musica Ebraica invites you to its Spring Concert, celebrating 18 years of singing Jewish music. The choir will present a retrospective of music it has performed over the years, including Israeli, Yiddish and Canadian compositions. The concert will also feature a lively Klezmer duo from Montreal. Cost: $20. Contact Toby Yan at Tobyyan@rogers.com or 613-224-4560, https://musicaebraica.ca, Temple Israel, 1300 Prince of Wales Dr.
Community Opportunities
There are dozens of people in our community who rely on the JFS Kosher Meals on Wheels (KMOW) program for freshly prepared, nutritious and tasty meals. A team of KMOW volunteer drivers fan out over the city every Wednesday and Friday delivering the meals, checking in on those who are convalescing or otherwise experiencing frailty. For many, the KMOW volunteer driver represents a connection to a caring community. We have an immediate need for drivers in the South Keys/Hunt Club area, as well as in Barrhaven. Please contact our Volunteer Recruiter George Sladowski at 613-722-2225 ext. 350, or email gsladowski@jfsottawa.com