Temple Israel is Ottawa’s Reform congregation where Jewish Life Happens — committing ourselves to Kehilah K’lal Yisrael, and Tikun Olam.
We are a dynamic and welcoming congregation (Kehilah) where varied Jewish experiences offer pathways to learn and to experience God for all, respecting tradition and creating new celebrations.
We appreciate at Temple Israel that there are so many ways to partake in Jewish life. Some of us like to sing and pray, some of us like to engage in traditional texts, and of course some of us live to schmooze and nosh. Temple Israel can be your spiritual hub to gather as one.
Connect with Us
Welcome Back Kabbalat Shabbat and Shabbat
No need to pre-register to attend in person. Capacity is limited in accordance with guidance from Ottawa Public Health and government recommendations. We ask that participants be double vaccinated (children included) plus 14 days and symptom-free; wear masks and respect social distancing. When you arrive you’ll need to sign in with your contact information.
We’ll continue to use Zoom and Facebook and are refining the best way to meet our synagogue needs, both in person and virtual.
Virtual Services and Programs
Our video gallery contains past Shabbat services, Books and Bagels presentations and more.
Diverse and Inclusive
We Do Judaism Creatively
Tikkun Olam-Social Action
Temple Israel Religious School
What We Offer
- Creating Jewish Community
- Instilling Jewish Values
- Building Jewish Community that grows with your child
Community Partners
Jewish Federation of Ottawa
The Federation works to translate Jewish values into social action through four pillars: building, educating, helping and supporting.
Reform Jewish Community of Canada
The Reform Jewish Community of Canada (formerly the Canadian Council of Reform Judaism) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs - CIJA
Fighting anti Semitism
It’s time to push back against the world’s oldest form of hate.
