Vered Israel Cultural & Educational Program
The Vered families have established a special program to foster Israeli culture in Ottawa. The Vered Israel Cultural & Educational program presents concerts, lectures, and exhibitions in association with the Embassy of Israel, as well as other organizations.
Contact: Ella Dagan 613-798-9818 x243 edagan@jccottawa.com
Upcoming Programs
Classic Israeli Film Festival
Enjoy award winning Israeli films each month throughout the season.
All films are in Hebrew with English subtitles.
Thursdays at 7:00 pm | Films are free | Registration is required
Aleks is Lovesick
March 19
In 1950s Tel Aviv, young Alex faces Bar Mitzvah nerves, shifting crushes, and a quirky lodger determined to cure his baldness. The film blends humor and nostalgia as it brings the city and era to life.
Register here.
From the Classics to the Diaspora: Echoes from Home
An Afternoon of Chamber Music
Sunday, March 22 • 3:00 PM
Social Hall, JCC
- $20 — JCC Members
- $25 — Non-members
A unique concert by internationally known musicians! Immerse in the creations of Mozart, Brahms and Ravel, listen to Avinu Malkeinu, Bab el Wad, and much more.
Featured Musicians
Emily Laxton, Soprano
Student of Susan Blyth‑Schofield; member of the KBI choir; explores classical, Jewish, and Belarusian musical traditions.
John Lindsey, Violin
Distinguished Professor of Violin Emeritus, SUNY; educator and composer; former Concertmaster of the Orchestra of Northern New York for 37 years.
Lisa Nelson, Viola
Head of Strings at Illinois Wesleyan; Professor of Viola and Chamber Music; Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber Music Festival.
Nina Gordon, Cello
Professor Emeritus of Cello & Chamber Music (IWU); former principal cellist of the Kansas City and Illinois Symphony orchestras; Artistic Director of the Illinois Chamber Music Festival.
Shauna Barker, Clarinet
Principal Clarinetist of the Ottawa Symphony and Professor at the University of Ottawa
R. Kent Cook, Piano
Professor Emeritus at Illinois Wesleyan; keyboardist with the Indianapolis Symphony; faculty member at Butler University.
HaKibbutz
Meet, play and grow in Hebrew.
The first social enterprise in Ottawa for Hebrew-speaking children in which they will develop values-based leadership skills, create meaningful social connections, and of course have fun, all in Hebrew.
Register
For more information contact Marina mkornblum@jccottawa.com
To apply for financial assistance click here.
Hebrew Books
The Vered Israel Cultural Program offers a collection of books in Hebrew, in addition to children’s books available at the Greenberg Families Library. To view the collection, please contact edagan@jccottawa.com.
Audio/ebooks are accessible through the Libby app.
Israeli House
Israeli House was founded by the Vered Israel Cultural & Educational Program in conjunction with the Embassy of Israel to provide Israelis and all Hebrew speaking members of the community a social and cultural outlet whereby participants can sing Hebrew songs, watch Hebrew Films, listen to Hebrew guest speakers and celebrate Jewish holidays in a Hebrew environment.
Israeli house is a great place to meet other Israelis and chat in Hebrew. Our Chanukah, Purim and Tu B’av parties are full of Israeli music and flavor. We have all the information about Israeli performers coming to Ottawa and Montreal. Join us and the 300+ Ottawa families already involved in Israeli House.
Information about events and a schedule of Israeli House meetings and celebrations are distributed via e-mail to all members. Membership is free.
