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June 9, 2010 – A very special showing of the documentary THE PERETZNIKS in Ottawa
Wednesday, June 9, 7:30 PM Alumni Auditorium, U of Ottawa University Centre, 85 University Priv. Ottawa
Official Site: http://www.perecowicze.com/
The Peretzniks tells the story of a Jewish school in Lodz, Poland. Following the Communist anti-Semitic campaign, which took place in Poland in 1968, the school was closed down and families were forced to leave Poland. As a result of this, the Peretz School graduates are dispersed all over the world, including Montreal. The bittersweet memories of their youth in post-war Poland is what binds the Peretzniks together till this day. Alumni include world renowned architect Daniel Libeskind (Michael Lee Chin Crystal at The ROM in Toronto) as well as award winning writer Henryk Grynberg ("Uchodzcy / Refugees")... More Info >
June 7, 2010 – Bat Ye'or Speaks in Ottawa!
Please join us for a very rare evening as Bat Ye'or speaks in Ottawa on: "Western Civilization, Israel, and the New Caliphate". June 7, 2010, 7:00 PM Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Admission $20.00/$10 for students
Bat Ye'or (meaning "daughter of the Nile"); is an Egyptian-born Jewish scholar, who writes about the history of non-Muslims in the Middle East, and in particular the history of Christian and Jewish dhimmis living under Islamic governments. Bat Ye'or and her parents were forced to leave Egypt in 1957 after the Suez War in 1956. She described her experiences as follows:
"I had witnessed the destruction, in a few short years, of a vibrant Jewish community living in Egypt for over 2,600 years and which had existed from the time of Jeremiah the Prophet. I saw the disintegration and flight of families, dispossessed and humiliated, the destruction of their synagogues, the bombing of the Jewish quarters and the terrorizing of a peaceful population. I have personally experienced the hardships of exile, the misery of statelessness - and I wanted to get to the root cause of all this. I wanted to understand why the Jews from Arab countries, nearly a million, had shared my experience."
She is the author of eight books, including Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis (2005), Islam and Dhimmitude: Where Civilizations Collide (2001), The Decline of Eastern Christianity: From Jihad to Dhimmitude (1996), and The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians Under Islam (1985). Her most important book is "Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis" which explores the relationship between the EU and the Arab states, and the growing influence of Islam on European politics and culture. Bat Ye'or's husband, David Littman, will also be speaking on Stealth Jihad at the UN Human Rights Council. In addition, Sam Solomon, a convert to Christianity and an expert on Islam, will also be speaking. This event is co-sponsored by the International Free Press Society of Canada... More Info >
April 22, 2010 – Mayor of West Bank's Gush Etzion to speak in Ottawa
Shaul Goldstein, Mayor of the Regional council of Gush Etzion in the West Bank of Israel, will be in Ottawa on Thursday, April 22 at the Joseph and Rose Ages Family Building at 7 p.m. Goldstein will speak about Gush Etzion: Past Present & Future and making sense of the present crisis in Israel. Admission is free
March 22-25, 2010 – Yitzhak Rabin High School Presents "Brighton Beach Memoirs"
Yitzhak Rabin High School Presents "Brighton Beach Memoirs" by Neil Simon. March 22-25, 19:00, 31 Nadolny Sachs Private,. Tickets $15 General Admsssion, $12 Students & Seniors... Download Brochure >
March 18, 2010 – The Zelikovitz Centre, Hillel Ottawa, and the Israel Awareness Committee present the Israeli Film Night. Films will be shown in Hebrew with English subtitles
The Zelikovitz Centre, Hillel Ottawa, and the Israel Awareness Committee present the Israeli Film Night. Films will be shown in Hebrew with English subtitles. This event is free and open to public. Download Brochure >
March 14, 2010 – JEWISH EDUCATION ROCKS!
Ottawa Jewish schools from across the city come together for one day of education exploration and some “outrageously hip jewish music for kids,” with New York kiddy rocker Shirlala.... Download Brochure >
Join us for a private ice skating at Rideau Hall. Reserve your spot today!
Due to late cancellation by Rideau Hall, our skating event has been moved to this Sunday, February 7th (19:00-20:30). Hope to see you all there.
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... Download Brochure >
- 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
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
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November 22, 2009 – Anti-Israel organizations are once again trying to politicize MEC’s sale of Israeli goods
Anti-Israel organizations are once again trying to politicize MEC’s sale of Israeli goods, and are attempting to overturn MEC’s rigorous sourcing policy. These groups will be picketing many MEC stores on Saturday, November 28th. Show your support for MEC’s ethical sourcing policy and opposition to boycott by participating in a national BUYcott of Israeli goods at MEC on Sunday, November 29th. We URGENTLY need you to 1. Become an MEC member by shopping with us on November 29th or on line before December 19th, 2009. 1. Sign up TODAY for BUYcott alerts, so that we can ensure that MEC’s ethical sourcing policy is protected. Help us defeat this overt attempt to politicize one of Canada’s most ethical retailers. Help us to defeat the propaganda war against Israel.
November 13, 2009 – Mesage from Mitchell Bellman, President and CEO of Jewish Federation of Ottawa
On Novebmer 5th, the Women's Campaign of the federation held a successfull Choices event. The keynote speaker for Choices, Brigitte Gabriel, was viewed in very different ways by those who participated. Mr. Bellman stated "I was not in attendance at the event and do not have the benefit of a transcript or video of her speach..... I have also hear he say things which, in my opinion, are unacceptable gross generalization of Arabs and Muslims... In no way was it it our intention to present offensive and dangerous generalizations and in no way is that reflective of our core values. The Federation looks forward to using the controversy around the Choices event as a learning experience, ... We also intend to develop a clearer policy on how speakers are chosen for future community events"
November 5, 2009 Brigitte Gabriel – controversial journalist and author keynote speaker at 3rd Annual Choices
Brigitte Gabriel, a Lebanese American journalist, author and former news anchor for “World News” - the Arabic evening news broadcast for Middle East Television - who covered the Israeli withdrawal from central Lebanon, the Israeli Security Zone and the Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza, will be the keynote speaker for the 3rd annual CHOICES event on November 5, 2009 at Hellenic Centre, at 6:00 p.m (gift of $136 to the Federation's campaign required). WOMEN ONLY event - according to Jewish Federation of Ottawa.
October 14, 2009 - What was Jewish about popular culture in fin-de-siècle Vienna?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 1:00 pm, Azrieil Theatre, Room 302
Klaus Hödl Professor, Centre for Jewish Studies, University of Graz, Austria.
What was Jewish about popular culture in fin-de-siècle Vienna?
Sponsored by the Embassy of Austria in Ottawa, Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies.
Viennese Jews of the Fin-de-Siècle period are the topic of numerous books in Jewish studies. The overwhelming part of them deals with Jews' contribution to 'high culture' and science. The focus on Sigmund Freud, Gustav Mahler, Arthur Schnitzler, Arnold Schönberg, et.al. led to the assumption that Jews contributed merely to intellectual cultural trends, and that they had no bearing on popular and mass culture. From this perspective resulted the conception that Jews did not socialize and become familiar with the population at large, but remained the stranger, the other, and that this constellation facilitated the rise of anti-Semitism in late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
A closer look at the emergence of mass culture in Austria, however, reveals that Jews were very prominent among its organizers, producers, and consumers. They built and directed the largest and most important amusement park in Vienna (Venedig in Wien), organized exhibitions of indigineous people ("Voelkerschauen"), were among so-called folk singers, run music halls, performative theatres, etc. In some fields they were even in the forefront of new trends. Against this background Jews closely interacted with non-Jews in the development of popular and mass culture; the former were not absent from this cultural terrain, but heavily contributed to its formation.
This perspective of Jews in mass culture questions the predominant approach to anti-Semitism. It makes clear that the estrangement of Jews from the non-Jewish population was not a major cause of anti-Jewish hostility. But how else can it be explained? In his paper, Professor Hödl will deal more closely with the role of Jews in Austrian popular culture, and consequently propose a new approach to anti-Semitism in Vienna and Austria. More information ...>
September 14, 2009 The Free Thinking Film Society Presents our first speaker!
We are proud to announce that Bruce Bawer will be coming to Ottawa on September 14th to speak. There will also be a reception for Bruce and everybody right after his speech and Q&A.
Date: September 14, 2009, 7:00 PM
Place: National Archives/Library of Canada, 395 Wellington Street Ottawa
Admission: $15.00
Admission includes reception at the Archives
Tickets are now available at two locations:
Ottawa Folklore Centre (1111 Bank Street, Ottawa, (613) 730-2887) - in Ottawa South.
Compact Music (190 Bank Street) Near Nepean.
August, 2009 Read about us in the local paper
A need to connect resulted in the formation of Jewish Ottawa South, which mainly works online, bringing families together through their Web site and e-mail lists. Currently, there are 400 people on their mailing list, with approximately 150 of those from the Riverside South area. Along with weekly dinners for Sabbath, members also get together on holidays, including Hanukkah. The mandate for the organization is to unite families, provide resources, and to attract other Jewish families to the area. ... Read the Article >
July, 2009 UPCOMING EVENT - Ottawa Jazz Festival
YUVAL RON and
RESIDENTS OF THE FUTURE Ottawa Jazz Festival
Sunday, July 5, 2009
National Arts Centre Studio
Studio Series
10:30pm
www.rotf.us
Yuval Ron and Residents Of The Future perform original tunes written and arranged by guitarist and band former Yuval Ron. The music reveals influences of modern jazz icons, and a mixture of many other contemporary artists of the progressive rock, fusion and metal genres. The music holds a constant emphasis on harmonic richness, rhythmical sophistication, dialogues between players and extensive use of synthesizers, laptops and other electronic instruments.
This event is sponsored by:
June, 2009 Israeli Film Festival
Location: National Archives Theatre
Tickets available at the Soloway JCC and at the Canadian Film Institute. Download Brochure >
Ticket prices:
members of the Soloway JCC and CFI $ 6
Seniors and Students $ 6
Non members $ 10
*All films begin at 7 PM*
- Opening Night
Thursday, June 4th
Aviva My Love
Sunday
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June 14th
Shiva
Sunday
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June 21st
Schwartz Dynasty
Sunday
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June 28th
The Debt
April 13, 2009 "The Monster Among Us" & "The Case for Israel"
Date: April 13, 2009, 6:30 PM
Place: National Archives/Library of Canada, 395 Wellington Street Ottawa
Admission: $10.00
On April 13, 2009, The Free Thinking Film Society will present its first double feature - "The Monster Among Us" & "The Case for Israel". "The Monster Among Us" is Media Projects' film about the alarming rise of anti-Semitism in Europe - and includes excerpts from almost 200 hours of footage shot in Germany, Hungary, France, England, Holland and Belgium. Anti-Semitism has surfaced on university campuses, in the media, on the streets, on the Internet, at political demonstrations and in seemingly innocent social situations. The Monster Among Us examines this wave of anti-Semitism against European Jews and their institutions, mainly from the point of view of those who have directly experienced the violence or live every day with the threat.
For more info: www.freethinkingfilms.com
For a movie trailer and reviews: www.thecaseforisrael
Join us for a private ice skating at Rideau Hall on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 (17:30-19:00) 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... Download Brochure >
- 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
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... Download Brochure >
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 from 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.
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.
