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Join us for a private ice skating at Rideau Hall on Sunday, January 18th, 2009 (19:00-20:30) Reserve your spot today!
Skating at Rideau Hall dates back to the mandate of Lord Dufferin, third governor general of Canada, who built the first outdoor skating rink in 1872. Some of the most famous skaters to use the rink were the sons of Lord Stanley—creator of the famous trophy named in his honour—who played hockey here during their stay in Canada at the end of the 19th century.
- Free event (reservation required)
- Free Parking on site
- A heated skating hut for changing
- A wood stove will be kept lit for heating purposes in the skating hut
- Rideau Hall will provide music for your skating pleasure
Let us know if you need to borrow a pair of skates or have an extra pair that you can loan out for the evening.
Please reserve online or by phone at (613) 558-2011 as space is limited to the first 40 people.
For rules and regulations please visit: http://www.gg.ca/visitus/sk_e.asp
July 8, 2008 - Weizmann Science Canada proudly presents Stem Cell Research: Issues and Opportunities. An interactive forum and question period on the controversial topic of stem cell research. What are the ethical and medical issues? What promise does stem cell research hold for future cures and treatments?
Internationally renowned scientist from the Weizmann institute of Science in Israel, Professor Tsvee Lapidot visits Ottawa to present this lecture. He will be joined by Ottawa experts Dr. Michael Rudnicki, Director and Senior Scientist, Regenerative Medicine Program, Ottawa Health Research Institute; and Scientific Director of the Canadian Stem Cell Network and of the International Regulome Consortium and Zubin Master, Affiliate Investigator, Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research and the Regenerative Medicine Program, Ottawa Health Research Institute. The symposium will be presented by the Ottawa chapter of Weizmann Science Canada on Tuesday September 16th, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Library and Archives Canada. The lecture will be followed by a discussion and a dessert reception (kosher laws observed). Admission is free, reservations are required. Call 613-236-3391 or email melissa@weizmann.ca
July 8, 2008 - 93.3FM CJMF Live From Israel
Quebec City radio station 93.3FM CJMF is broadcasting live from Israel all week (July 7 – 11, 2008). Sylvain Bouchard and Josey Arsenault of the morning show “Bouchard en parle” (Bouchard Speaks) will talk about Israel beyond the conflict. Some of the topics include: sleepless nights in Tel Aviv, the holy city of Jerusalem, Quebecers in Israel and the relationship between Israeli hockey and the Montreal Canadiens. If you don’t live in Quebec City, you can listen to the live broadcast or to the show’s archives (podcast)
June 02, 2008 - Today in the Ukraine, thousands of Jewish seniors and orphans are living in abject poverty without hope.
Nathan Jacobson, Chairman of the Canadian Friends of the Ukrainian Jewish Community, will speak At Machzikei Hadas congregation about what is really going on inside the Jewish communities of the Former Soviet Union since the fall of communism. ... Download Brochure >
May 08-13, 2008 - Israel as Part of the Tulip Festival
This year, Ottawa is again celebrating
The Canadian Tulip Festival
One of the four main attractions will be the International Pavilion.
From May 8-13, the Tulip Festival will showcase an Israel booth as part of its International Pavilion. The booth will be an opportunity - through onsite exhibitions, arts and cultural displays - for visitors to learn about Israel and to purchase Israeli products.
International Pavilion
Major's Hill Park,
Ottawa, Ontario
March 25, 2008 - Award Winning Documentary, Unsettled, in Ottawa
Unsettled, a powerful documentary film that speaks to the human element in Israel's disengagement from Gaza, will be screened in Ottawa next week. The film was the winner of the Grand Jury Best Documentary Award at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2007.
The event at Ottawa University is sponsored by the Israeli Embassy, the Vered Israel Cultural Program, MASA, and Ottawa Israel Awareness Committee. Remarks will be made by Amit Gil-Bayaz, Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Canada, and the Director of the film, Adam Hootnick, will also be available to answer questions.
Date: March 25, 2008
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Vanier Building, Room 61
136 Jean Jacques Lussier
March 21, 2008 - Seniors Purim Event!
To celebrate this most joyous of holidays we are supposed to send foods to others, give gifts to the poor, say special prayers, eat festive meal, hear the Megillah, and more. In this joyous time there are people in our community that are left out due to their physical or financial situation. Many Ottawa area seniors are alone and not able to fully enjoy this special time with the community. This year, Rabbi Michael Gershzon of the Russian Jewish Chabad house in Kanata with assistance form Popov/Nayman family of Jewish Riverside South are holding an unprecedented event.
The Seniors Purim event for the elders will be held on March 21st at 57 Bateman Drive, Nepean Ontario.
11:30 – 12:00 – The seniors will be picked up from their homes
12:30 – 14:00 – Megillah reading, a festive Purim meal will be served and gift baskets distributed
14:00 – 15:00 – The seniors will be driven back home
This is a FREE event. If you know of someone who would like to attend or would like to sponsor the event, please contact Rabbi Michael Gershzon at (613) 668-2770 Download Brochure >
Join us for a private ice skating at Rideau Hall on Sunday, February 24th, 2008 (17:30-18:00) Reserve your spot today!
Skating at Rideau Hall dates back to the mandate of Lord Dufferin, third governor general of Canada, who built the first outdoor skating rink in 1872. Some of the most famous skaters to use the rink were the sons of Lord Stanley—creator of the famous trophy named in his honour—who played hockey here during their stay in Canada at the end of the 19th century.
- Free event (reservation required)
- Free Parking on site
- A heated skating hut for changing
- A wood stove will be kept lit for heating purposes in the skating hut
- Rideau Hall will provide music for your skating pleasure
Let us know if you need to borrow a pair of skates or have an extra pair that you can loan out for the evening.
Please reserve online or by phone at (613) 558-2011 as space is limited to the first 40 people.
For rules and regulations please visit: http://www.gg.ca/visitus/sk_e.asp
February 13, 2008 (19:30) - Shoshana Telner Recital at the NAC
Wednesday, February 13th at the NAC. Order your tickets by calling 613-521-9700
Pianist Shoshana Telner has a diverse career performing and teaching. She has played extensively at festivals in Canada and the United States. Her solo and chamber music performances have been heard on CBC Radio in Canada. Shoshana made her solo orchestral début with the National Arts Centre Orchestra at the age of 16, and has been prizewinner in numerous competitions. She received the Gold Medal for the ARCT RCM exam in 1993, and subsequently did a Bachelor's degree in performance at Boston University, a Master's degree at The Juilliard School in New York, and a Doctorate of Music degree at McGill University. Since 2005 Ms. Telner has taught in the piano faculties at McGill University and the University of Ottawa. She recently moved to the Hamilton area and is teaching piano both at McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University.
Shoshana will be performing works by Ben-Haim, Beethoven, Download Brochure >
January 22nd, 2008 - Private ice skating at Rideau Hall
Jewish Ottawa South is pleased to announce its first Rideau Hall ice skating party on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 (19:00-20:30).
Skating at Rideau Hall dates back to the mandate of Lord Dufferin, third governor general of Canada, who built the first outdoor skating rink in 1872. Some of the most famous skaters to use the rink were the sons of Lord Stanley—creator of the famous trophy named in his honour—who played hockey here during their stay in Canada at the end of the 19th century.
December 8th, 2007 - First Ever Chanukah Party and Outdoor Menorah Lighting in Riverside South
We are pleased to announce that the December 8th Hanukkah Party in Riverside South was a real success. This was the first ever Jewish event held in Riverside South. Close to 50 participants enjoyed hot food, open bar, music, sweets, and arts and crafts for the little ones. The party lasted well into the morning hours.
The indoor and an outdoor Menorah lighting ceremony with beautiful singing was lead by Rabbi Elie Benzaquen. Gloucester-South Nepean Councillor Steve Desroches and Matthew Hough (President of the Riverside South Community Association) participated in lighting of the outdoor Menorah, while the children really enjoyed lighting their own Menorah. Click here to view photos…
We would like to thank the following individuals/organizations for their support.
• Rabbi Elie Benzaquen and his family for their hard work, dedication, and for leading the Menorah lighting ceremony
• Rabbi Chaim Mendelsohn for attending the event and all of the moral support that he has been providing
• Vlada and Alex Karelin (Toronto) for their encouragement and inspiration
• Rideau Bakery for partially sponsoring the event through food donation
• Ottawa Police Services for the additional presence of police officers and for ensuring public safety
• Gloucester-South Nepean Councillor Steve Desroches and Matthew Hough (President of the Riverside South Community Association) for participated in lighting of the outdoor Menorah
• All of the individuals who attended the party for starting a wonderful tradition in Ottawa South
As a result of the unprecedented community response to this celebration, future events are planned that include a Shabbaton, a Saturday night Melava Malka and Purim party to be held at the end of March 2008
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September 30, 2007
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September 18, 2007
Let JET put up the Sukkah for you. If you had never had your own sukkah before, JET would be happy to build a sukkah for you. You pay for the supplies and we do the rest!.
Please contact JET@jccottawa.com or (613) 798- 9818 ext. 247
June 29, 2007
Vandals overturned and broke tombstones at a Jewish cemetery on Bank Street on Tuesday night. It is the third incident since April at the cemetery, south of Hunt Club Road, and the crimes could be related, said Mitchell Bellman, of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. On Tuesday night, in addition to the overturned tombstones, some footstones were destroyed and the irrigation system, which keeps the grounds green, was destroyed. Ottawa police are investigating.
Anyone with information about these acts of vandalism can contact the Ottawa police hate crime unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2466, or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477.
