Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa

10/15/2026

Everyone’s heard of the Tower of Babel, but what were the builders actually after? Test yourself on this week’s Torah portion and share your score in the comments! 👉

What was the stated motivation of the builders?

10/06/2026

Now that the holidays are behind us, we’re officially back at chapter one. Did you know the Book of Bereish*t (Genesis) spans over 2,000 years? Here are 13 fascinating facts to kick off the new cycle. 👉

Journey through Bereish*t with 13 enlightening facts.

10/06/2026

Jewish Youth Library was happy to celebrate Sukkot with our wonderful community at our Sukkot Party on Tuesday, September 29! ❤️

It was a beautiful evening filled with food, music, fun activities, laughter, and, most importantly, spending time together as a community.

A big thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the celebration so joyful and memorable!

📸 Here are some special moments from the celebration. We hope you enjoy the pictures!

10/06/2026

Rosh Chodesh Society 2026–2027 – Classes Are Back!

We are excited to announce our new Rosh Chodesh Society course: NEXT GENesis!

Join us for an inspiring journey through the timeless stories of Genesis. Discover fresh perspectives, meaningful lessons, and powerful ideas that can inspire our lives today and deepen our connection to our values and Jewish heritage.

📅 First Class: Wednesday, November 25, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
🍽️ Light dinner will be served + enjoy the special experience of making freshly baked challah!

🎁 Early Bird Special: Register by October 30, 2026 and receive a FREE textbook valued at $20!

👉 Register here:
https://www.jewishyouthlibrary.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7023137/jewish/Rosh-Chodesh-Classes-2026-NEXT-GENesis.htm

Kindly click below to watch the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwC2Cy3VIUY

📞 Questions? Call 613-729-1619
📧 [email protected]

Please see the flyer below for more details.

09/30/2026

Coming up right after Sukkot: music, dancing, and community celebration! Here’s your quick guide to Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. 👉

Images (from Flash90) were not captured on the holiday. In Short When: Starts in the evening of October 2, and concludes after nightfall of October 4, 2026. What: The holiday of Sukkot is followed by an independent holiday called Shemini Atzeret. In Israel, this is a one-day holiday; in the Diaspora...

09/28/2026

Sukkot is in full swing! Whether you're visiting a Sukkah or shaking the Lulav, here is your one-stop guide to enjoying the rest of the holiday. 👉

The basic Sukkot observances, with links leading to more information.

09/24/2026

Ever wonder why we move our dining room outside for an entire week? Discover 9 surprising reasons why spending time in a Sukkah is an experience you won’t want to miss. 👉

For just over one week a year, the Jewish world moves out to the shady confines of the sukkah. Here are nine reasons you'll want to pull up a chair.

09/24/2026

🌿 Join Us for Our Annual Sukkot Party! 🌿

We’re excited to invite you to our Annual Sukkot Celebration on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM!

Come enjoy a festive evening filled with joy and community, featuring:

🍽️ A light dinner
🎨 Face painting
🎶 Live music
🏰 A jumping castle for the kids
✏️ A caricaturist

This event is open to everyone!
✨ Complimentary admission

📍 The address will be shared once you register.

👉 Click below to secure your spot for this wonderful Simchat Beis Hashoeiva celebration:
https://www.jewishyouthlibrary.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/7028188/jewish/Annual-Sukkot-Party.htm

📸 See flyer below!

Chag Sameach! 💚

09/17/2026

Yom Kippur is this Sunday night and Monday! Think you know the holiday? Check out these 19 facts every Jew should know. 👉

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, when we are closest to G‑d and most connected to the essence of our souls.

09/15/2026

As we look ahead to Yom Kippur next week, explore 15 historical events - both ancient and modern - that took place on this sacred day. 👉

Quite a number of things happened on Yom Kippur.