Our Goal
For 60 years, Ottawa Modern Jewish School (OMJS) established itself in Ottawa as the non-affiliated, supplemental school offering quality Jewish education for Kindergarten to Grade 7.
As a non-affiliated supplemental school, OMJS attracts a variety of families from the Ottawa Jewish community, including non-religious/affiliated and mixed religious families.
Our Programs
The curriculum is learned by connecting children with their Jewish roots and cultural heritage by focusing on subject areas covering all aspects of Jewish life and culture such as Hebrew language, history and bible studies, Yiddish culture and a variety of community driven activities that embrace Chesed, Tikkun Olam and Tzedekah.
Jewish Identity
OMJS celebrates the diversity of Jewish identity with all our families and students.
Holidays
Enjoy the festivities that comprise holidays from A to Z from minor to major in a fun and creative way.
Jewish History
Patriarchs, Matriarchs, and Pirates… Jewish History at OMJS covers biblical history to the Holocaust and Israel and everything in between.
Israel and Current Events
Learn about the vibrant homeland of Israel through stories, song, dance and visits from Israeli friends.
Jewish Art and Music
Our parent led music program brings music from our past and present, from the solemn to the boisterous and gets our students participating with a smile on their face and in their heart.
Modern Hebrew
Students learn to speak Hebrew like an Israeli. Where’s the chicken soup and pass the Kishke!
Being Jewish Program
What does it mean to live a “Jewish” life? This program explores the customs and rituals of Jewish Life.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
A new program where students create and lead their own, unique group ceremony
Meet Our Principal
Jodi Green, MSW, MAJS is excited to be the Principal of the Ottawa Modern Jewish School. She brings a decade of community experience with an emphasis on outreach via her work at various JCCs. Past positions include program director, department head and Associate Executive Director. Her social work has focused on families in transition and has made her a good listener and problem solver. Learn more about Jodi and our other OMJS teachers here!
What’s Happening at OMJS!
JK – Grade 1
Age: 4-6
Through hands on learning, arts and crafts, and music, students receive a solid base of the traditions of Jewish Holidays and Shabbat. By the end of Grade 1 students will be able to…
Grade 2
Age: 7-8
Students review the Hebrew alphabet and add vowel sounds to build reading skills. Hebrew vocabulary is developed and Israeli life is experienced through music, crafts…
Grade 3
Age: 8-9
Students continue to build on their Hebrew reading and writing skills. Israeli life is explored through music, crafts, games, drama and Hebrew language vocabulary.
Grade 4-5
Age: 9-10
Students continue to build reading and writing skills. The Hebrew language program is theme based and includes Jewish holidays, family, seasons, food, time…
Grade 6-7
Age: 10-12
Jewish values and Tikun Olam (making our world a better place) is explored and experienced throughout the school year by participating in community events and school activities…
OMJS is a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa