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 […]