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Shabbaton Weekend with Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne

Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne

Welcome back, Rabbi Russ!

Great friend of the OJC (and honorary Okanaganite), Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne brings his beautiful voice and charismatic insights back to our sanctuary. What a great way to kick off spring break!

Join the congregation for a delightful Shabbaton weekend with Rabbi Cantor Russ.

FRIDAY, March 15th

6:00 pm – Potluck Oneg Shabbat dinner (dairy pareve)

7:00 pm – Evening Kabbalat Shabbat service

SATURDAY, March 16th

10:00 am – Shabbat morning service

12:00 (ish) – Potluck Kiddush Luncheon (dairy pareve)

SUNDAY, March 17th

10:00 am – Sunday Learning Session with the Rabbi

 

Then, join fellow OJC members (and Rabbi Russ) as we cheer on the Kelowna Rockets on Saturday night. Get tickets here by Thursday, March 14

February Shabbaton Weekend with Rabbi Schachar Orenstein

We are delighted to welcome back Rabbi Schachar Orenstein from Montreal for our first Shabbaton weekend of 2024!

Join us on Friday evening, February 16th, at 6 pm for an Oneg Shabbat potluck dinner followed by a lively Kabbalat Shabbat service! The Rabbi brings his charisma back to the bimah on Saturday morning, February 17th, for an engaging morning service and a potluck kiddush luncheon.

A great friend of the OJC, Rabbi Orenstein’s musical and philosophical approach to Judaism is always delightful. We’re really looking forward to his visit, we hope you are, too!

 

This wonderful Shabbaton weekend is sponsored in part by a generous donation from the Zacks Family Charitable Foundation.

CANCELLED: Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Shabbat candles on a shelf

CANCELLED: Our sincere apologies but due to illness and weather complications we have to cancel services this evening.

 

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 order.

Please RSVP by Thursday, January 25, so we know how much food and beverage to provide.

 

ALSO:

We are delighted to welcome back Rabbi Schachar Orenstein from Montreal for our first Shabbaton weekend of 2024!

Join us on Friday evening, February 16th, at 6 pm for an Oneg Shabbat potluck dinner followed by a lively Kabbalat Shabbat service! The Rabbi brings his charisma back to the bimah on Saturday morning, February 17th, for an engaging morning service and a potluck kiddush luncheon.

A great friend of the OJC, Rabbi Orenstein’s musical and philosophical approach to Judaism is always delightful. We’re really looking forward to his visit, we hope you are, too!

 

OJC’s First Shabbaton Weekend with Rabbi Infeld from Beth Israel, Vancouver

Rabbi Jonathan Infeld and Lissa Weinberger

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 12:

10:00am –  Shabbat morning service, followed by a luncheon as usual. Fish will be supplied along with similar potluck side dishes.

7:00pm – Rabbi will be giving a presentation of his recent visit to Krakow, Poland to explore his “Galician” roots.

SUNDAY August 13:

10:00 – 11:30 –Lissa Weinberger will be leading a children’s program from PJ Library accompanied by a light Havdallah brunch.

CLICK HERE to register for the Havdalah Brunch for families with kids ages 0-10.

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