Let’s get ready for a delightful Shabbaton weekend with our honourary OJC member, Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne! Great friend of our congregation since his days a *just* a cantor, Rabbi Russ will bring insightful anecdotes and his always melodious voice to our bimah this month. Join us for the first of this season’s wonderful […]
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 […]
Please join the OJC’s Harvey Kushmier as he presents a film and discussion evening recognizing the anniversary of the October 7th massacre. American actor and singer, James Maslow, visited Israel in the aftermath of the attacks. His documentary, Bearing Witness, explores his journey. We'll discuss his insights, as well as the repercussions the attacks have […]
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 […]
OJC is excited to welcome back our friend Rabbi Jeremy Parnes from Regina for our November Shabbaton weekend. His services are always warm and insightful, and we're always glad to host him on our bimah. Rabbi Parnes has a strong connection to the OJC congregation, having led several members along their recent conversion journeys and […]
This month, the OJC is pouring café au lait! Come out for a social, secular evening with the Okanagan songstress, Tricia Dalgleish. Be transported to the sidewalks of the Seine while Tricia envelops us in La Vie en Rose. Mais oui! Tout les amis et famille are invited to enjoy the edible and audible delights […]
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 […]