OJC is excited to announce our very first Shabbaton weekend with guests Rabbi Jonathan Infeld from Congregation Beth Israel, Vancouver and his wife, Lissa Weinberger. Schedule of Events FRIDAY, August 11: 6:00pm -  OJC’s fish dinner with potluck dairy and vegetarian dishes. FAMILY FRIENDLY Kaballat Shabbat service to follow led by Rabbi Infeld. SATURDAY, August […]

Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett is Ronald S. Lauder Chief Curator of the Core Exhibition at POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews and University Professor Emerita and Professor Emerita of Performance Studies at New York University. Her books include Destination Culture: Tourism, Museums, and Heritage; Image before My Eyes: A Photographic History of Jewish Life in […]

OJC is excited to welcome back our friend Rabbi Jeremy Parnes from Regina for our November Shabbaton weekend. Rabbi Parnes was one of the three clergy who led OJC’s conversion program a few years ago. The weekend kicks off on Friday, November 17th, with a community potluck Shabbat dinner at 6 pm, followed by a […]

Please join us for a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our own Jody Gruber. Be ready for an uplifting service that truly showcases what it means to be a part of this wonderful Jewish community! As usual, we will kick off the evening with a potluck (dairy kosher) dinner before we welcome Shabbat with […]

It's that time of year again. Night falls early, so let's light it up! The OJC's family Chanukah party promises Delicious fried foods and sugary delights! Games and gelt! Adorable children shaking things up! Music, stories, and schmoozing! So. Much. Fire. What's not to celebrate? Come join us on Sunday, December 10th. Please bring your […]

Please join us for a family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our own Evan Orloff. Be ready for an uplifting service that truly showcases what it means to be a part of this wonderful Jewish community! As usual, we will kick off the evening with a potluck (dairy kosher) dinner before we welcome Shabbat with […]