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.
Shana Tovah and hooray for 5783!
We can’t wait to welcome you home to Temple Israel.
Building Renewal
Temple Israel’s building has served us well for 47 years, but it’s time for a refresh. Updates to improve accessibility, security, safety and aesthetics will ensure that our building can best serve the needs of our current membership and next generations.
Job Opportunity:
Building Renewal Capital Campaign Administrator
Application Deadline: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022
Connect with Us
Recorded Virtual Services, Programs and Celebrations
Our video gallery contains links to past Books and Bagels reviews, holiday celebrations and much more. Past Shabbat services can be found on our Facebook page.
Innovation grants create endless possibilities
A Jewish Federation of Ottawa grant has helped us purchase high-tech equipment and allowed us to connect to congregants in their home. Read more.
Upcoming
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.
Temple Israel’s building has served us well for 47 years, but it’s time for a refresh. Updates to improve accessibility, security, safety and aesthetics will ensure that our building can best serve the needs of our current membership and next generations.
