Ottawa Modern Jewish School is a contemporary Hebrew school which provides a stimulating, enjoyable and high quality Jewish education. OMJS is a secular Jewish school inclusive of all elements of Jewish society, a school which recognizes the principle of individual choice. Our school is not affiliated with any synagogue or branch of Judaism, so all are welcome to attend.
Our graduates have become successful educators, volunteers, and professionals at all levels in the Jewish and local communities. We emphasize in the curriculum the teaching of Modern Hebrew and contemporary Jewish issues without denying the links of the modern to the historical past. Our students learn to love and appreciate their rich and complex heritage and become proud members of the Jewish community.
Our Mission:
To offer a Jewish education aimed at connecting children with their Jewish roots and cultural heritage, and an opportunity for families to strengthen their ties to the Ottawa Jewish community.
Our Vision:
That children who attend our school will deepen their understanding and knowledge of their Jewish heritage, and those families will feel more connected to the larger Jewish community.
News
| 2010-May-24 |
Upcoming events Sunday September 12, 2010 - 1st day of classes and Registration |
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| 2010-May-09 |
On May 16 OMJS will be holding a meeting to discuss the future home, curriculum, administration and, hopefully, the potential for lowering tuition for OMJS. We have several interesting options being considered and your input would be greatly appreciated. As parents of OMJS we can all have a say in the direction that the school takes in the next year. And for the board of OMJS this is a great opportunity to hear from you what keeps you at OMJS and what changes you might like to see in the future! |
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| 2010-Mar-07 |
Please see the Winter 2010 newsletter for news on upcoming events! |
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| 2010-Mar-03 |
Principal Miri requests that our students wear their OMJS T-Shirts on Sunday as OMJS is going to be videotaped singing “Happy Birthday to Israel”. This video will be played at the YOM HA'ATZMAUT celebration in the spring and it would be fantastic to view our students wearing their OMJS T Shirts for all to see. So please wear them if you can. Feel free to make you own (blue with big OMJS letters down the side with a .ca at the bottom would be nice). If you don’t have one we may have some on hand to lend or sell as well. |
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| 2010-Mar-03 |
I hope you enjoyed out Purim Carnival last week. Kudos to OMJS staff for making such a fun morning. It was great to see so many families volunteering and helping with the clean up. Thanks go to all of you as well. |
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| 2010-Feb-25 |
One of the four mitzvot of Purim is to listen to the megilah both in the evening and again in the daytime. Because our school festivities will be on Purim itself, we will be offering a full megillah reading for parents, older siblings, aunts, uncles & alumni, etc. As usual, there will be an abridged reading for the younger students at the start of the carnival. Immediately following, you are encouraged to join us in the chapel in order to participate in the mitzvah. Please feel free to come in costume and bring your graggers! |
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