Welcome!
OJCA members from diverse Jewish backgrounds come together to create a welcoming, pluralistic congregation that conducts services and celebrates holidays in an all-inclusive manner.
Our Home
The Okanagan Jewish Community Association is located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia.
We have an active involvement and a strong presence in the culturally diverse Okanagan community-at-large.
Life Events
Celebrating important moments:
BRIT MILAH
BAT & BAR MITZVAHS
WEDDINGS
FUNERAL & MEMORIAL
Special Announcements
Jewish Independent
Resilience in facing fire:
Sam Margolis, of the award-winning news outlet The Jewish Independent, recently covered our community’s response to the devastating wildfires. The Okanagan Jewish contingent really came together in a show of support and strength during the most intense moments of the emergency. We will continue to provide assistance to one another as we move to rebuild.
CLICK THE “MESSAGE FROM CENTER” link below for full article.
What’s New
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September 10, 2023OJC’s Annual Round-the-Lake cycle – September 10, 2023
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September 04, 2023Shabbaton Week-end with Rabbi/Cantor Russ Jayne – September 1 and 2/2023
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August 27, 2023OJC Community Picnic – August 27, 2023
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August 13, 2023Shabbaton Week-end with Rabbi Infeld and Lissa Weinberger
OJC was delighted to have Rabbi Infeld and his wife Lissa Weinberger from Beth Israel Synagogue in Vancouver for our very first monthly Shabbaton week-end on August 11-13, 2023. A lovely week-end consisting of two Shabbat services with corresponding meals and a wonderful presentation by them of their recent trip to …
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July 03, 2023OJC Start to Summer BBQ
OJC’s Annual Start of Summer picnic/bar-b-que took place on Sunday, July 2nd at Sarsons Beach. Spectacular weather enabled everyone to thoroughly enjoy the event, one another’s company and the delicious food that was both supplied and brought by members. The OJC took the opportunity to say "thank you" to Rabbi Tom for his …