Mitzvot of the Day
Here are the Mitzvot we are hosting in 2019:
Shabbat Story & Activity *NEW*
Making a craft and learning the value of having a “day of rest” and the benefits to you and your family.
(Ages 5 and under)
[FULL] Caring for the environment with Little Ray Nature Centres *NEW*
Learn about caring for animals and our environment with this educational, hands-on activity!
(Ages 5 and under)
Hillel Lodge: Purim Craft
Spend some time with the residents of Hillel Lodge while you make crafts together. **FIRST SESSION ONLY**
(Ages 5 and under)
Sing-a-Long with Hillel Lodge
Join our friends at Hillel Lodge for a rousing multi-generational family-oriented sing-a-long, while spending time and bringing cheer to the residents of Hillel Lodge. **SECOND SESSION ONLY**
(Ages 5 and under)
Birthday Kits
Create birthday celebration kits to be distributed to children living in shelters. Help them celebrate their birthdays in style!
(Ages 6 to 10)
Upcycling: DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags *NEW*
No longer wearing that t-shirt? Transform it into tote bags! If possible, bring your own old t-shirts for this craft, adult sizes work best. This activity involves scissors.
(Ages 6 to 10)
Tie-Blankets for CHEO *NEW*
Help CHEO kids by making cuddle-ready tie-blankets. This activity involves scissors and participants will work in teams.
(Ages 6 to 10)
[FULL] Preparing Mishloach Manot packages for Purim *NEW*
Learn about Mishloach Manot, and prepare packages for the community.
(Ages 6 to 10)
Soups Kits for OKFB
Groups will assemble soup ingredients into bags to create easy meals that just require added water. Soups will be donated to the Kosher Food Bank.
(Ages 10 and up)
What is inside a Mezuzah? *NEW*
Join this activity learning about the Sh'ma and Hebrew Calligraphy practice.
(Ages 10 and up)
Living online with Jewish Values *NEW*
Being sociable online, much like F2F (face-to-face) can have many positives and negatives. Learn to navigate the web with Jewish values.
(Ages 10 and up)
Cultural Scavenger Hunt *NEW*
Riddle me this - a cultural scavenger hunt throughout the JCC, with real artifacts, puzzles and surprises. ** This activity will span the length of both sessions**
(Ages 10 and up)
Conversations: Sharing Jewish Values
Casual round table conversation about sharing and transferring Jewish values.
(Adults)
Making a craft and learning the value of having a “day of rest” and the benefits to you and your family.
(Ages 5 and under)
[FULL] Caring for the environment with Little Ray Nature Centres *NEW*
Learn about caring for animals and our environment with this educational, hands-on activity!
(Ages 5 and under)
Hillel Lodge: Purim Craft
Spend some time with the residents of Hillel Lodge while you make crafts together. **FIRST SESSION ONLY**
(Ages 5 and under)
Sing-a-Long with Hillel Lodge
Join our friends at Hillel Lodge for a rousing multi-generational family-oriented sing-a-long, while spending time and bringing cheer to the residents of Hillel Lodge. **SECOND SESSION ONLY**
(Ages 5 and under)
Birthday Kits
Create birthday celebration kits to be distributed to children living in shelters. Help them celebrate their birthdays in style!
(Ages 6 to 10)
Upcycling: DIY T-Shirt Tote Bags *NEW*
No longer wearing that t-shirt? Transform it into tote bags! If possible, bring your own old t-shirts for this craft, adult sizes work best. This activity involves scissors.
(Ages 6 to 10)
Tie-Blankets for CHEO *NEW*
Help CHEO kids by making cuddle-ready tie-blankets. This activity involves scissors and participants will work in teams.
(Ages 6 to 10)
[FULL] Preparing Mishloach Manot packages for Purim *NEW*
Learn about Mishloach Manot, and prepare packages for the community.
(Ages 6 to 10)
Soups Kits for OKFB
Groups will assemble soup ingredients into bags to create easy meals that just require added water. Soups will be donated to the Kosher Food Bank.
(Ages 10 and up)
What is inside a Mezuzah? *NEW*
Join this activity learning about the Sh'ma and Hebrew Calligraphy practice.
(Ages 10 and up)
Living online with Jewish Values *NEW*
Being sociable online, much like F2F (face-to-face) can have many positives and negatives. Learn to navigate the web with Jewish values.
(Ages 10 and up)
Cultural Scavenger Hunt *NEW*
Riddle me this - a cultural scavenger hunt throughout the JCC, with real artifacts, puzzles and surprises. ** This activity will span the length of both sessions**
(Ages 10 and up)
Conversations: Sharing Jewish Values
Casual round table conversation about sharing and transferring Jewish values.
(Adults)
Offsite Mitzvot taking place on Mitzvah Day
Please note that you *MUST* sign up in advance for any offsite Mitzvot!
Ten Yad/NCSY Mitzvah
Help NCSY of Ottawa prepare meals to be distributed by Ten Yad. Ten Yad of Ottawa is a grassroots, Ottawa-based organization dedicated to undertaking acts of Chesed and run entirely by and through volunteers. Their mission is to help individuals and families within the Jewish community during life-altering situations. Please register via email: tpoirier@jewishottawa.com
Location: Torah High, Centrepointe Plaza, 261 Centrepointe Drive
Times to be confirmed.
(Grades 8 - 12)
Hamentashen with Tamir Friendship Mitzvah
Make new friends while baking hamentashen. Spots are very limited. Please register via email: tpoirier@jewishottawa.com
Location: Tamir Building on JCC Campus.
Times to be confirmed.
(Grades 8 - 12)
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