Registration is open for 2026–27
Sundays · 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · Soloway JCC & Kanata

Jewish learning.Real belonging.Feel at home.

Ottawa Modern Jewish School is a welcoming, non-affiliated Jewish school for Kindergarten through Grade 8 — a place to learn, celebrate, make friends and feel completely at home.

Register your child See our programs
OMJS children and families enjoying time together
At OMJS, you can be you.
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Classes at the Soloway JCC and in Kanata
K–Grade 8Including a unique B’nai Mitzvah program
70+ yearsOf helping children build Jewish identity
Why families choose OMJS

A place for every Jewish family.

Thoughtful Jewish education, genuine connection and room to belong.

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Everyone belongs

We welcome children from every Jewish background, family structure and level of experience.

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Learning feels alive

Art, music, movement, food and celebration turn big ideas into experiences children remember.

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Skills with meaning

Children build Hebrew reading skills while connecting with Jewish values, stories and traditions.

A Sunday at OMJS

Learn and connect.

Every week brings learning, celebration and real connection.

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Learn togetherHebrew, values and Jewish stories
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Create and celebrateMusic, art, movement and holidays
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Build friendshipsA warm community that grows each week
The OMJS school community together
What children discover

Explore Jewish life.

An age-appropriate curriculum that brings identity, language, tradition and creativity together.

Jewish Identity

Belonging, values and personal meaning

Holidays

Learn, taste, sing and celebrate

Modern Hebrew

Reading, decoding and useful vocabulary

Israel

Stories, culture, music, dance and food

B’nai Mitzvah

A thoughtful Grade 8 journey

Art & Music

Creative learning for every kind of learner

School calendar · 2026–27

Your year at OMJS.

Every class Sunday, holiday break and special community moment — organized in one clear place.

First classSep 6, 2026
Final celebrationJun 20, 2027
31 lessonsA full year of Jewish learning, friendship and celebration.
9:30–12:30Sunday mornings at the Soloway JCC and in Kanata.
June 20Lesson 31, our end-of-year celebration and B’nai Mitzvah ceremony — all together.
Class day No class Select a month to see every date.
September 20262 classes · 2 holidays
  • Lesson 1First day of school
    Class
  • No classesRosh Hashanah
    No class
  • Lesson 2Erev Yom Kippur
    Class
  • No classesSukkot
    No class
October 20262 classes · 2 holidays
  • No classesShemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah
    No class
  • No classesThanksgiving Weekend
    No class
  • Lesson 3
    Class
  • Lesson 4
    Class
November 20265 class Sundays
  • Lesson 5
    Class
  • Lesson 6
    Class
  • Lesson 7
    Class
  • Lesson 8
    Class
  • Lesson 9
    Class
December 20262 classes · winter break begins
  • Lesson 10
    Class
  • Lesson 11
    Class
  • No classesWinter Break
    No class
  • No classesWinter Break
    No class
January 20274 classes · winter break ends
  • No classesWinter Break
    No class
  • Lesson 12
    Class
  • Lesson 13
    Class
  • Lesson 14
    Class
  • Lesson 15
    Class
February 20273 classes · Family Day break
  • Lesson 16
    Class
  • No classesFamily Day Weekend
    No class
  • Lesson 17
    Class
  • Lesson 18
    Class
March 20273 classes · March Break
  • Lesson 19
    Class
  • No classesMarch Break
    No class
  • Lesson 20
    Class
  • Lesson 21
    Class
April 20273 classes · Passover break
  • Lesson 22
    Class
  • Lesson 23
    Class
  • Lesson 24
    Class
  • No classesPassover
    No class
May 20274 classes · Victoria Day break
  • Lesson 25
    Class
  • Lesson 26
    Class
  • Lesson 27
    Class
  • No classesVictoria Day Weekend
    No class
  • Lesson 28
    Class
June 20273 classes · final celebration
  • Lesson 29
    Class
  • Lesson 30
    Class
  • Lesson 31 + celebrationEnd-of-Year & B’nai Mitzvah Celebration
    Special day

Calendar dates may occasionally change. Families will always receive advance notice.

Your family has a place here

Let’s make Sundays meaningful.

Ready to join, or simply want to talk about the right program for your child? We’d love to hear from you.

Start registration Email Michael
Michael Reznick, Principal · (613) 798-9818 ext. 234 · principal@omjs.ca