Yom HaShoah
Suday, May 5, 2024
Jewish Federation of Ottawa
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
7 - 8:30 pm
Join us for a profound evening of remembrance and resilience that will feature a candle lighting ceremony with Holocaust Survivors, and inspiring speaker, Mariette Doduck, a child survivor of the Holocaust and acclaimed Holocaust educator. Her compelling narrative will illuminate the importance of remembrance and education in shaping a more tolerant and inclusive society. Doduck is author of the acclaimed memoir 'A Childhood Unspoken.' All are welcome. Free event.
Please have ID ready at entry to the SJCC.
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.
Yom HaShoah
Monday, May 6, 2024
National Holocaust Monument Committee
Yom HaShoah event at National Holocaust Monument
11 am - 12 pm
Join us at the Holocaust Monument. The ceremony will include speeches, videos and musical recitals.
Underground parking is available at The Canadian War Museum and limited outdoor parking on Wellington Street.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Ottawa; B'nai Brith; CIJA; NCC; Government of Canada; Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship
1918 Chaudiere Crossing
Yom HaZikaron
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Memorial Ceremony
7 - 8 pm
Wherever you are in the world, take a few minutes to stop and remember. Commemorate Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror.
Contact Ella at edagan@jccottawa.com
Yom HaAtzmaut
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Flag Raising at City Hall
Please stay tuned for further details about a flag raising ceremony, which will be shared early next week.
City Hall,
110 Laurier Ave West.
Yom HaAtzmaut
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Community-wide Celebration
5 - 7 pm
Join us on Israel's 76th Independence Day!
Celebrate with family entertainment, Israeli music and a special Israeli menu by Village Cafe. Circus workshops, photobooth, face painting, blow ups, magic show, balloon twisters, and more. At 6 pm, enjoy the movie "Hummus!"
Special exhibition - photography exhibit of the Gaza envelope area in the spirit of hope and rebirth.
Sponsor: Vered Israel, SJCC, JFO, JNF Canada, WZO, HaKibbutz, Tamir Tal
Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Pvt.