Step into a winter wonderland at the OJC! Sit among the snowflakes and get cozy with heartwarming holiday songs and belly-warming treats. Matthew Leibl swaps his pulpit for a piano, and takes to the OJC stage with his lively, story-filled, sing-along-able show, Oy to the World! Who doesn't love to make merry? Bring your favourite, […]
Join us for a (very, very) erev Chanukah candle-lighting festival. Bring your menorah, candles, and appetite! In keeping with the beloved OJC tradition, we’ll light up the night with our group menorah lighting, and while the candles are burning low, we’ll indulge in all of the deliciousness of the season. Fresh, hot latkes! Sticky sufganiyot! Crunchy cookies. All […]
Holiday traditions: Lighting the menorah in the window each night Gathering with family and friends Indulging in latkes and sufganiyot Spinning the dreidel and winning all the gelt and, perhaps the most honoured tradition of all (at least in some cities), Eating Chinese food on Christmas Eve You’re warmly invited to the 3rd annual holiday […]
Let’s welcome back Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze for our first Shabbaton weekend of 2025! The multi-talented Dr. Elbaze serves a lay leader as well as Executive Director of Winnipeg’s most historic synagogue, Shaarey Zedek. A leading voice in the study of Jewish wisdom in a contemporary world, her services promise to be as insightful as […]
Join Dr. Elbaze as she leads us in the beautiful and little-known ritual of the Tu B’Shevat seder. What’s this about a seder with no plagues? No matzah? No gefilte fish? It's true! The New Year of the Trees evolved from an agricultural festival that marked the start of the growing season in Israel. Today, […]
This month, Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne returns to the OJC bimah. A familiar and beloved face, he's bringing his spiritual warmth and musical gifts back to our congregation, continuing a connection that's flourished for years. Rabbi Cantor Russ is the Senior spiritual leader at Calgary's Beth Tzedec Congregation, but has a strong connection with the […]
The Oscars may be over, but we're rolling out the red carpet here at the OJC. Join us on Sunday for a glamourous Old Hollywood party, "Showtime in Shushan". The Purim Spiel like you've never seen it before (on the big screen!) Appropriate for "children" of all ages Sweets and treats to eat and drink […]
Bake up your best! Join us for a celebratory Friday night service and potluck dessert party celebrating Seymour Zidle’s decades of service to the OJC (and his 90th birthday!). Seymour’s […]
Our annual community seder is almost here! Saturday, April 12th at the Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Road Doors open at 5:00 pm Seder begins at 6:00 pm Thank you […]
Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze We are delighted to welcome Dr. Rena Secter Elbaze back to the OJC for our May Shabbaton weekend! As both a dedicated lay leader and the […]