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General Jewish Resources

If you are looking for "Judaism 101" resources, My Jewish Learning is the place to go! It's stuffed full of helpful  articles about Jewish ractices. Unsure about preparation for a holiday or life cycle event? My Jewish Learning has you covered with "how-to" guides about all kinds of subjects!

Sefaria is an amazing on-line compendium of every basic Judaic text you might want to look up in English or Hebrew. Scroll through the Torah, the Talmud, and a whole array of source sheets created by users. Sefaria is also available as an app. 

Not sure of a Jewish date? Check out Hebcal; it's got all your Jewish calendar needs! Hebcal contains times for candle-lighting, dates for holidays, and an aliyah breakdown for Torah readings. 

Free Yahrzeit Reminders *
www.nationaljewishmemorialwall.com/reminder/
shivaconnect.com/page/yahrzeit/
mykaddish.com/yartzeit-yizkor-reminder.php
blessedmemory.org/content/yahrzeit-reminder
www.recitekaddish.com/yahrzeit-reminders/
* OrH does not endorse any of these services. These links are provided for information purposes only.

Reconstructionist Specific

We are one of three Reconstructionist synagogues in Canada. Our sibling-synagogues are Darchei Noam in Toronto, and Dorshei Emet in Quebec. 

Reconstructing Judaism is the central organization of the Reconstructionist movement. They aim to uplift Reconstructionist individuals and communities. Visit their website for educational resources or to connect with fellow Reconstructionists. 

Camp Havaya is the summer camp program run by Reconstructing Judaism for kids, teens and families. Camp Havaya looks to create a magical summer experience where kids can learn to be their best selves and connect to something greater. 

The Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association is the professional association of Reconstructionist Rabbis, which serves as collegial community and represents the rabbinic voice in Reconstructionist contexts as well as the Reconstructionist voice in broader Jewish contexts. 

Ritualwell is an extensive online resource of original Jewish prayers and rituals. An initiative of Reconstructing Judaism, Ritualwell grew out of a call for resources that speak to women and LGBTQ people. Today Ritualwell houses over 1600+ available rituals to engage with, all available for free on their website. Ritualwell also has an online store where you can purchase Jewish ritual objects. 

Evolve is another initiative created by Reconstructing Judaism; explore thought-provoking essays and learn more by listening to communal conversations that address topics from the viewpoint of multiple voices. 

Reconstructionist Press is the online store for Reconstructing Judaism. Here you can purchase Reconstructionist related literature, such as the Kol Haneshamah prayerbooks that we use at Or Haneshamah. 

Jewish Ottawa Specific

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa works to advance and promote the quality of Jewish life in Ottawa. They offer numerous resources on their site, which aims to help all Ottawa Jews, regardless of affiliation. 

The Soloway JCC is Ottawa's Jewish Community Centre. Members have access to facilities such as a fitness centre, swimming pool and gym. The Soloway JCC is also the location of the Greenberg Families Library, which focuses on Jewish literature, and a community mikvah. 

The Ottawa Jewish e-Bulletin compiles and distributes local new and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.  Interested in something less local? Try The Canadian Jewish News!

Wed, 30 April 2025