Upcoming Events
Past Programs
Jewish Presence in the Yukon - January 23, 2025
OJHS Photo Trivia Night - September 19, 2022
OJHS Photo Trivia Night - June 23, 2022
Treasures of the Archives - June 21, 2021
Jewish Life & Business in the ByWard Market- May 28, 2024
Archived Lectures - 1995-2009
Jewish Presence in the Yukon: Before, during, and after the Klondike Gold rush
The Byward Market: The History of Jewish Life and Business
Date: Thursday January 23, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Lecture will be over Zoom
To register, email: ojhsoc@gmail.com
We are pleased to present our upcoming lecture on the history of Jewish Presence in the Yukon by Ottawa native, Rick Karp.
Rick Karp was born and raised in Ottawa. He and his wife, Joy, moved to Whitehorse in 1985. In 1998 Rick worked with the Jewish Community in Whitehorse to find, restore, and rededicate the Jewish Cemetery in Dawson City, which was created in 1902. Rick is currently the President of the Jewish Cultural Society of Yukon.
Rick has written 4 books, and participated in the publication of a book on the “Jewish Presence in the Yukon, Before, During and After the Klondike Gold Rush”.
Register: ojhsoc@gmail.com or 613-798-9818 ext. 264
Chanukah Fair
We’re back for another year as a vendor at the Soloway JCC’s Chanukah Fair! Stop by our booth between 10am-2pm to grab all yourself a mug, sweater, books, and more!
To learn more about this years Chanukah Fair and other vendors, check out the SJCC’s website through the link below!
The Byward Market: The History of Jewish Life and Business
The Byward Market: The History of Jewish Life and Business
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Machzikei Hadas 2310 Virginia Drive
The Ottawa Jewish Historical Society is excited to bring you our first in-person event since 2019!
Since the 1920s, the Byward Market has been the hub of community life for the Jewish community. Take a trip down memory lane and join us for an evening exploring the history of Jewish life and business in the Byward Market with presenter John Diener.
This event is free and open to all! Donations greatly appreciated!
Register: ojhsoc@gmail.com or 613-798-9818 ext. 264