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 Barb Pullan for a Tu B’Shevat Seder on Sunday, January 28, 2024 beginning at 3:00 pm in person at the OJCC Help us celebrate the New Year of the Trees During the seder, we will be tasting a variety of fruits that are grown in Israel and drinking wine/grape juice in a specific […]
Our annual community seder is almost here! Monday, April 22nd at the Harvest Golf Club 2725 KLO Road Doors open at 5:00 pm Seder begins at 6:00 pm Thanks for your interest. Online registration is now closed. Contact the office with any questions: 250-862-2305 or [email protected]
Please join us for this solemn and beautiful Holocaust remembrance ceremony, followed by a discussion with Mr. Graeme Stacey, KSS teacher and expert on genocide and its role in historical, contemporary, and future society. Sunday, May 5th 7pm at the OJC
Rosh Hashanah Services and Events Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm: Erev Rosh Hashanah Thursday, October 3 10:00 am: Morning Service (12:00 pm) Holiday potluck luncheon to follow Please bring a non-dairy side dish to share (2:00 pm) Tashlich Service to follow Parkinson Rec Centre footbridge High Holidays services are FREE for members […]
Yom Kippur Services and Events Friday, October 11 7:00 pm: Kol Nidre Saturday, October 12 10:00 am: Morning Service & Yizkor 6:00 pm: Ne’ilah 7:00 pm: Community Break Fast, catered by the OJC (RSVP by Oct. 7) High Holidays services are FREE for members in good standing. Non-members are invited to purchase […]
WELCOME BACK, RABBI MATT! Rabbi Matthew Leibl is coming back to the OJC for the final Shabbaton weekend of 2024. Once a radio sportscaster, he has served as a pulpit rabbi and a popular “free-agent” community rabbi in his hometown of Winnipeg. He was recently installed as the part-time spiritual leader of that city's Saul […]
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 […]