About Us

We are a diverse and inclusive community
Volunteers decorating for Chanukah

Jewish life happens here!

Who We Are

Temple Israel is Ottawa’s Reform synagogue where Jewish Life Happens — committing ourselves to KehilahK’lal Yisrael, and Tikun Olam. We are an active member of the Union for Reform Judaism.

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 are an active liberal presence in the larger Jewish community (K’lal Yisrael).

We strive through social action to fulfill the Mitzvot of caring for others (GimilutChasadim) and repairing the world (Tikun Olam).

We also offer stimulating and relevant Jewish education for members’ children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 at our Temple Israel Religious School.

A Member of the Union for Reform Judaism

Temple Israel occupies a unique position in Canada’s National Capital. Founded in 1966, Temple Israel is Ottawa’s only Reform Jewish Congregation. As an active member of the Union for Reform Judaism, Temple is linked to the Reform movement in North America, Israel and around the world.

We are united with nearly one thousand congregations in North America through commitment to a progressive approach to Jewish religious life. Temple Israel is committed to Jewish worship, Jewish practices and Jewish values infused with sensitivity to our people’s traditions.

Learn More About Temple Israel

For more information, please contact our Executive-Director, Heather Cohen:
Email, Phone: 613.224.1802, ex. 4.