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
“All Alone” concert by Alexey Ivaschenko (Russian)
Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor, Alexey Ivaschenko.
Saturday, September 13 ▸ 7:00 pm at the SJCC
Tickets available here .
The Israeli Puzzle: Connecting One Piece at a Time
Gusti Yehoshua-Braverman, Executive Board Member of the World Zionist Organization, and Head of the Department for Connections with Israelis Abroad, and Elad Simchayoff, a senior Israeli journalist will address current issues relating to Israel, modern Zionism (in light of the upcoming Zionist World Congress), and Antisemitism.
Wednesday, September 17 ▸ 7:00 pm
In partnership with KBI and WZO.
Register here.
Annual Pre-Rosh Hashannah Apple Picking at Mountain Orchard
Join the Israeli House and HaKibbutz at the annual pre Rosh haShana apple picking event at Mountain Orchard – tractor rides, straw jump, corn maze, forest trails, playground, and more.
Sunday, September 21 ▸ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
RSVP by September 18: edagan@jccottawa.com
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.
