Tinghir - Jerusalem, Echoes from the Mellah
2016-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Last Sunday was presented at the University of Ottawa the film Tinghir – Jerusalem, Echoes from the Mellah. In the documentary, the filmmaker Kamal Hachkar, a Muslim Berber or “Amazigh” – as they should be properly called – explores the 2000-year-old Judeo-Berber culture of Tinghir, a village high in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and follows the trail of the village’s once-substantial Jewish population to its émigrés and descendants in Israel. The screening of the film was followed by Professor Boussad Berrichi’s informative comments about the history of the Amazigh people in North Africa. Professor Berrichi, from the Department of French at uOttawa, provided the audience with interesting insights about the social and cultural context where Judeo-Berbers and Amazighs lived together in peace for centuries sharing the same language and many customs. The Sephardic Association of Ottawa organized this event in partnership with the Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program (Photos: Howard Sandler).

Purim Casino Night
2016-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
A truly Sephardic Purim Celebration in Ottawa. Reserve your tickets now:
Come to celebrate a Purim Casino Night on Thursday, March 24, 6 p.m.
At Shikun Oz, 57 Bateman Drive, Ottawa
Reserve your tickets by sending an email to
info@sephardiottawa.ca by February 26, 2016
Space is limited.

Hebrew Printing In The Arab & Islamic World
2016-04-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
A Lecture by Brad Sabin Hill

Mimouna Celebration 2016
2016-05-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Soloway Jewish Community Centre, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 1R9, Canada
The Sephardi Association of Ottawa is thrilled to present the community-wide Mimouna Celebration.
Sunday, May 1st, 2016 From 2 to 5 pm
Soloway Jewish Community Centre, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Come enjoy Moroccan delicacies and Sephardi Music in this post-Passover celebration of friendship and unity.
More details in the attached flyer.
Reserve your tickets sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca

Remembering the story of Jewish Refugees from Muslim Lands
2016-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Keynote speaker: Dr. Sima Goel, author, inspirational speaker, freelance writer and chiropractor.Dr. Goel lived under two dictatorships; The Shah and The Ayatollah Khomeini, she knows what is at stake. In her memoir, Fleeing the Hijab: A Jewish Woman’s Escape from Iran, she shares how life in her beloved home changed inexorably from a paradise to a hell.
Contact: info@sephardiottawa.ca

Remembering the story of Jewish Refugees from Muslim Lands
2016-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Keynote speaker: Dr. Sima Goel, author, inspirational speaker, freelance writer and chiropractor.Dr. Goel lived under two dictatorships; The Shah and The Ayatollah Khomeini, she knows what is at stake. In her memoir, Fleeing the Hijab: A Jewish Woman’s Escape from Iran, she shares how life in her beloved home changed inexorably from a paradise to a hell.
Contact info: info@sephardiottawa.ca

Sephardi Association of Ottawa Mitzvah Day
2017-02-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for Mitzvah Day on Sunday, February 5th
We will start with a Shacharit service at 9 am
in Shikun Oz (57 Bateman Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 4N9)
followed by a shiur by Rabbi Yair Mordechai Tanger on Tzedakah
While we eat bagels and lox, attendants will make 25 baskets for the Shepherd of Good Hope. You can donate winter hats, gloves and sweaters in good conditions.
You can also donate 5$ Tim Hortons’ cards to put in the baskets.
Please, RSVP by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca
to make sure we have enough tables to accommodate everybody.

Great Sephardi Shabbaton & Tu b’shvat celebration
2017-02-11 09:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a Great Sephardi Shabbaton & Tu b’shvat celebration
with Rabbi Yair Mordechai Tanger
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Location: Young Israel, 627 Kirkwood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5X5
Sephardi Shachrit service followed by a beautiful Kiddush lunch. Seudah Shelishit with all the prayers on a variety of fruits for Tu b’shvat (see details in the attached flyer).
Please, mail your check to Sephardi Association of Ottawa, 3781 Strandherd Drive, P.O.Box 34032. Nepean, ON K2J 5B1 (25$ per adult, 100$ per family with younger kids).
RSVP by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca by Tuesday, February 7.
For Young Israel contact Sayna at Shaynakahane@hotmail.com or 613-709 7368

Great Sephardi Shabbaton & Tu b’shvat celebration
2017-02-11 09:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a Great Sephardi Shabbaton & Tu b’shvat celebration
with Rabbi Yair Mordechai Tanger
Saturday, February 11th, 2017
Location: Young Israel, 627 Kirkwood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 5X5
Sephardi Shachrit service followed by a beautiful Kiddush lunch.
Seudah Shelishit with all the prayers on a variety of fruits for Tu b’shvat.
Friday:
Mincha and Kabalat Shabbat service: 5:05 pm
Saturday:
Shachrit : 9:00 am
Kiddush and lunch: approx. 11:30 am
Lecture: 2:30 pm (45min)
Mincha: 4:30 pm
Seudah Shelishit with Seder Tu b’shvat: 5:00 pm
Arvit followed by Havdalah: 6:05 pm
Please, mail your check to Sephardi Association of Ottawa, 3781 Strandherd Drive, P.O.Box 34032. Nepean, ON K2J 5B1 (25$ per adult, 100$ per family with younger kids).
RSVP by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca by Tuesday, February 7.
For Young Israel contact Sayna at Shaynakahane@hotmail.com or 613-709 7368

Purim Casino Night
2017-03-11 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York)
Reserve your tickets for the Purim Casino night, a truly Sephardic Purim celebration in Ottawa on Saturday, March 11 (7:30 p.m.). At Shikun Oz, 57 Bateman Drive. ♣ Traditional Sephardic Megillat Reading by Rabbi Yair Mordechai Tanger ♦ Poker, Roulette and Blackjack Tables ♠ Delicious food and refreshments will be served! ♥
Reserve your tickets by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca by March 1.
Adults only. Space is limited.
Shabbat shalom,
SAO

Celebrating Chazzan Benlolo's contribution to SAO
2017-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Come and celebrate with us Chazzan Daniel Benlolo’s contribution to the
Sephardi Association of Ottawa

Rosh Hashanah Services 2017
2017-09-20 18:30 - 2017-09-21 09:00 (America/Halifax)
Chazan Assaf Lasry of Montreal, a professional Sephardi cantor will lead this year’s High Holidays services for the Sephardi Association of Ottawa (SAO).
Assaf Lasry is the son of the well-known Montreal cantor, Daniel Lasry of Congregation Or HaHayim. He was trained by his father in Sephardi liturgy and has led high holiday services in Montreal area synagogues for the past seven years.
The SAO will hold Rosh Hashanah services at Shikun Oz, 57 Bateman Drive. Service times are Wednesday, September 20, at 6:30 pm, and Thursday-Friday, September 21-22, at 9 am.

Yom Kippur Services
2017-09-29 18:00 - 2017-09-30 20:00 (America/Halifax)
For the first time, Yom Kippur services will be held at the Best Western Hotel, 1274 Carling Avenue, with services on Friday, September 29 at 6 pm and Saturday, September 30 at 9 am (Neilah at 6pm). For inquiries and reservations, contact info@sephardiottawa.ca
Hotel information for Yom Kippur services: Best Western Plus Ottawa City Centre 1274 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7K8. For the room rental , ask the front desk for the room for the Sephardi Association. Phone number: (613) 728-1951
Tizki l’shanim rabot, ne’imot v’tovot

Presentation of the novel Splendor's Intrigue
2017-10-28 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
You are cordially invited to the presentation of the novel Splendor’s Intrigue on the occasion of the release of the English translation of “La conjura del esplendor” by Isaac Nahón & Meir Magar.
Saturday, October 28th at 8 p.m. at 57 Bateman Dr., Nepean, ON K2G 4N9
RSVP to info@sephardiottawa.ca
More details in the attached flyer.
Moadim LeSimcha
—
Sephardi Association of Ottawa
info@sephardiottawa.ca
sephardiottawa.ca

Jewish Life in the Arab World at the Mid-Twentieth
2017-11-30 19:15 - 21:15 (America/New_York)
Please, find attached the invitation for the conference on November 30th about the Jewish Life in the Arab World at the Mid-Twentieth Century with Professor Christopher Silver from McGill University, and the special participation of Radamis Zaky, a young Canadian-Egyptian doctoral student at uOttawa, who will be talking about his recent experience in Israel.
More details in the attached flyer.
Please, RSVP by sending en email to info@sephardiottawa.ca
Shavua Tov,
—
Sephardi Association of Ottawa
info@sephardiottawa.ca
sephardiottawa.ca

Decorate your very own Hamsa. Women only event.
2017-12-03 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Shikun Oz, 57 Bateman Dr., Nepean, Ontario, K2G4N9, Canada
Zahava Goldstein is an Israeli/Candaian artist whose work can be found in private art collections in the United States, Canada and abroad. Her work is full of Jewish cultural references, bright colours, modern folk art, flowers, and animals – both real and imaginary, and always leaves you feeling happier. She specializes in creating both ceramic and papercut hamsas.
When? December 3rd, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where? Shikun Oz, 57 Bateman Dr, Nepean, ON K2G 4N9.
Ticket: $30 per person
Snacks and coffee will be served.

Mimouna Celebration 2018
2018-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)
Mimouna Celebration
Sunday, April 8, 2018
From 2 to 5 pm
Soloway Jewish Community Centre, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private
Come enjoy Moroccan delicacies and Sephardi Music in this post-Passover celebration of friendship, brotherhood, and unity.
Tickets: Adults $18, Children under 15 $6.
Reserve your tickets sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca

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2019-08-01 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa, 15 Chartwell Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 4K3, Canada
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Sephardi Association Community Mimouna Celebration in Ottawa, April 16 2023
2023-04-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Soloway Jewish Community Centre, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K2A 1R9, Canada
Dear members and friends of SAO
Join us for the Sephardi Association of Ottawa Community Family Mimouna 2023 at the Soloway JCC in #Ottawa on Sunday, April 16 from 2 to 6 pm. Reserve your tickets by making an e-transfer to info@sephardiottawa.ca (more information in the attached poster).
Shabbat Shalom,
SAO
Sephardi Association of Ottawa Mimouna Celebration 2023

2023 HIGH HOLIDAYS SEPHARDI SERVICES IN OTTAWA
2023-09-15 18:30 - 2023-09-25 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa, 15 Chartwell Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 4K3, Canada
Schedule of High Holidays
There is no charge to attend the Sephardi Association of Ottawa High Holidays services. All are welcome to join us. We appreciate your donations to keep offering every year the only Sephardi Yamim Noraim services in Ottawa. Contact us at info@sephardiottawa.ca
services led by Chazan Dr. Aviv Ouanounou that will take place in the social hall of Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa, 15 Chartwell Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 4K3:
Rosh Hashanah
First evening of Rosh Hashanah, September 15: 6:30 pm
First day of Rosh Hashanah, September 16: 8:30 am
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 17: 8:30 am
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre: September 24: 6:30 pm
Yom Kippur morning service: September 25: 9 am
Neila service: September 25: 6:30 pm
Please, confirm your attendance to the services (signalling which one you are planning to attend and who will be accompanying you) by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca

Rosh Hashanah Jewish Unity Event
2023-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Toronto)
You are cordially invited to a joint event of Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa and the Sephardi Association of Ottawa on the second day or Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 17 at 5:30 pm. This will be a time to celebrate Jewish unity while an opportunity to learn about Ashkenazi and Sephardi traditions, customs and prayers for the New Year. With the participation of Rabbi Aryeh Kravetz, and Chazanim Yair Subar and Dr. Aviv Ouanounou.
Location: CBTO, 15 Chartwell Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 4K
Come and enjoy typical Sephardi refreshments.

This event is possible thanks to a Jewish Federation of Ottawa Microgrants  funding.There is no charge to attend this event.

2024 Sephardi High Holidays Services in Ottawa
2024-10-02 18:30 - 2024-10-12 18:00 (America/Toronto)
Schedule High Holidays services led by Chazan Dr. Aviv Ouanounou. Location: social hall of Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa, 15 Chartwell Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 4K3
Rosh Hashanah
First evening of Rosh Hashanah, October 2, 6:30 pm
First day of Rosh Hashanah, October 3, 8:30 am
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, October 4, 8:30 am
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre, October 11, 6:00 pm
Yom Kippur morning service, October 12, 9 am
Neila service, October 12, 6:00 pm
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Please, confirm your attendance to the services (signalling which one you are planning to attend and who will be accompanying you) by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca
There is no charge for attending the service
Your donations are urgently needed
To donate visit our website: sephardiottawa.ca

SEPHARDI ROSH HASHANAH & YOM KIPPUR SERVICES IN OTTAWA - 2025
2025-09-22 18:00 - 2025-10-02 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa, 15 Chartwell Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 4K3, Canada
Schedule of the services led by
Chazan Dr. Aviv Ouanounou.
Location: social hall of
Congregation Beit Tikvah of Ottawa,
15 Chartwell Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 4K3
Rosh Hashanah
First evening of Rosh Hashanah, September 22, 6:30 pm
First day of Rosh Hashanah, September 23, 8:30 am
Second day of Rosh Hashanah, September 24, 8:30 am
Yom Kippur
Kol Nidre, October 1, 6:15 pm
Yom Kippur morning service, October 2, 9 am
Neila service, October 2, 6:00 pm
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Please, confirm your attendance to the services (signalling which one you are planning to attend and who will be accompanying you) by sending an email to info@sephardiottawa.ca

Zoom event: a conversation about the Moroccan Hispanic Jews with Prof. Moreno
2026-01-29 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto)
You are cordially invited to the a Zoom conversation with Professor Aviad Moreno, Senior Lecturer at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, currently on sabbatical at the University of Florida, and leading the “Diversifying the Israeli Diaspora” research group at Brandeis University. He is the author of Entwined Homelands, Empowered Diasporas: Hispanic Moroccan Jews and Their Globalizing Community (Indiana University Press, 2024), winner of both the National Jewish Book Award, and the Latin American Jewish Studies Association Book Award.
Date and time:
January 29, 2026. 6 pm (Ottawa time)
Register by clicking here to get the Zoom link.
Please share this invitation with your friends and people who may be interested in this interesting conversation.
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Sephardi Association of Ottawa
info@sephardiottawa.ca
sephardiottawa.ca

Smart Money for Smart Women with Joelle Assaraf
2026-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Please see below the information of a very interesting event with the treasurer of the Sephardi Association of Ottawa, Joelle Assaraf about Smart Money for Smart Women. The event will take place on February 17th at 7 p.m. More details in the poster.

Invitation - Sephardic Shabbat in Ottawa - RSVP
2026-06-12 18:30 - 2026-06-13 21:00 (America/Toronto)
Dear friends of the Sephardi Association of Ottawa,
*Join us for a special Sephardic Shabbat:*
🔹 Traditional Sephardic services & Torah reading
🔹 Authentic Sephardic food
Experience the beauty, flavour, and spirit of Sephardic Shabbat
To register: ⬇️
https://www.cmhottawa.com/events/sephardic-shabbat/
Shabbat Shalom,
SAO

Discover Israel as a Media Lab - June 14, here in Ottawa
2026-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto)
Dear friends of SAO,
📺 🇮🇱 Join us for an engaging evening exploring the life and legacy of Elihu Katz, one of the most influential scholars of mass communication and a key figure in shaping modern Israeli society.
We are pleased to welcome Professor Isaac Nahon-Serfaty (University of Ottawa) and vice-President of the Sephardi Association of Ottawa, who will discuss his research on Katz and the fascinating idea of Israel as a “media lab”—a place where communication, technology, and nation-building intersected in profound ways.
🍽️ Enjoy dinner and discussion with fellow community members while learning about the role media played in creating a shared national consciousness in Israel.
📅 June 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 15 Chartwell Avenue
🎟️ $18 (includes dinner)
Register today: cbto.ca/events
We look forward to seeing you there!
Shavua Tov,

SAO
