Mitzvot Activities
Here are the activities for Mitzvah Day 2020
The activities require pre-registration in order to participate, unless marked as "drop-in".
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Jump to: Ages 5 and under, Ages 6-10, Ages 10+, Adults & Drop-in Activities, Offsite Activities.
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Jump to: Ages 5 and under, Ages 6-10, Ages 10+, Adults & Drop-in Activities, Offsite Activities.
Ages 5 & underOur Family Tree with Hillel Lodge Spend some time with the residents of Hillel Lodge while you make a family tree craft together. Session 1 only #HonouringElders #BetterTogether Dance-a-Tonne Fun with Hillel Lodge Join our friends at Hillel Lodge for a rousing multi-generational dance-along, while spending time and bringing cheer to the residents of Hillel Lodge. Session 2 only #HonouringElders #Joy Catnip Toys & Furrever Homes Hear from a volunteer of the Furry Tales Cat Rescue. Using single socks from our recycling collection, you will make silly catnip sock toys to donate to foster cats. Note: this activity will be held at the Lodge. Sessions 1 & 2 #KindnessToAnimals #ProtectingTheEarth #Collections #BetterTogether Sprouting Knowledge Learn about Tu B'Shevat. You will be planting your own herbs. Sessions 1 & 2 #TuB'Shevat #ProtectingTheEarth Baskets of Friendship Learn about Purim. You will be assembling Mishloach Manot packages for the clients of Jewish Family Services. Sessions 1 & 2 #MishloachManot #Friendship #PassingOnTraditions #BetterTogether |
Ages 6 to 10Snuggles for CHEO Help CHEO kids by making cuddle-ready fleece tie-blankets. Participants will work in teams. Sessions 1 & 2 #CaringForTheSick #BetterTogether Thanks & Tanks Meet a Canadian soldier and make thank you cards and welcome home signs for deployed soldiers. Sessions 1 & 2 #Appreciation #Peace "The Hungry Garbage Games" As a relay team, "Tributes" will race to recycle, compost or trash various everyday items. Sessions 1 & 2 #ProtectingTheEnvironment #NotWasting #Friendship #BetterTogether Welcome to our Tu B'Shevat Seder! Be our guest for a Tu B'Shevat Seder. Sessions 1 & 2 #TuB'Shevat #Seder #Hospitality Sprouting Knowledge with Tamir Learn about Tu B'Shevat. You will be planting your own herbs. Hosted at the near-campus Tamir homes. Very limited capacity. Sessions 1 & 2 #TuB'Shevat #ProtectingTheEarth #Friendship |
Ages 10 & upThe Great Jewish Adventure Explore the SJCC as a team, solving clues while learning about Jewish Life, Jewish History (Ottawa+Canada) and Mitzvot. Spans over both sessions #JewishLearning #Friendship #BetterTogether Can-gineering For Food Security Create as a team, a structure using Kosher food cans, Kosher food boxes, and a mystery prop. Collected items will be donated to Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and others. Winning team will designate a $ donation. Kosher cans & boxes contribution is encouraged. Spans over both sessions #FeedingTheHungry #Friendship #Collections #BetterTogether #STEM Warm Hearts & Tummies Learn about what makes food Kosher while assembling soup mix and hot chocolate mix for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank. Sessions 1 & 2 #FeedingTheHungry #Kashrut Online Influencers For Good Make a positive impact using online and social media resources. Sessions 1 & 2 #TikkunOlam #ProtectingTheEarth #JewishValues |
Adults & Drop-inTots & Talks, with Dr. Jon Mitzmacher Casual chats with Dr. Jon Mitzmacher, Head of the Ottawa Jewish Community School, while the littlests play in the Activity Gallery. Adult Drop-in #PassingOnTraditions #Friendship |
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Offsite Activities
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NCSY & Ten Yad
Help cook for Ten Yad and participate in a short family learning program. Open to students grades 6-12 with or without family members. Ten Yad is a community-based organization that helps Jewish families during life cycle events. **Torah High students can earn Torah High seminar credits while making a difference** NOTE: This activity takes place at NCSY Centre, located at 261 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa. Please register with Rabbi Dave: rabbidave@ncsy.ca |
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