Israeli Programs

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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

 An Educational Show by Dima Zicer: Parenting can be a joy, not a struggle!  (Russian) 

Join renowned Israeli educator, psychologist, and creator of a revolutionary approach to parenting, Dima Zicer, for a powerful and inspiring evening filled with humor, warmth, and deep insight into the world of children and parents.   

Sunday, October 5 3:00 pm  at the SJCC 
Get your tickets here.   


Special Photo Exhibit – Yitzhak Rabin  

November 3 – 9 SJCC Upper Level outside cafeteria  

Thirty years have passed since the assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the winner of the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize for his attempts to achieve a lasting peace with the Palestinian Authority.  


Chanukah Gift Fair  

Sunday, November 30 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  at the SJCC 

Get everything you need for a happy Chanukah celebration!  

Gifts, artisanal items, handmade art and jewelry from Israel, local artists, books, and more!   
For vendor opportunities, please contact Ella, edagan@jccottawa.com  


Etimology of Modern Hebrew Words  

Prerequisite – basic (or higher) level Hebrew reader.   

A fun free session with Ella Dagan.  

Almost all Hebrew words are built upon root letters called a shoresh (שורש, “root”) and are formed in such ways where small manipulations can create many different but related meanings. Explore the Hebrew language from a different perspective. 

Tuesday, December 9 10:30 am  
To register contact Ella, edagan@jccottawa.com  

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.