1. Young adults in the community are putting together amazing opportunities to network, party and play. Check out the list below, I guarantee you will find at least one thing that tickles your fancy.
2. Jeremy Fisher Show
When: Saturday February 4, 8:30pm
Where: Blacksheep Inn (753 Riverside Drive, Wakefield Quebec)
Join jnet casual events for an evening with Jeremy Fisher in the spectacular setting of the legendary Blacksheep Inn in Wakefield. Jeremy Fisher is a highly acclaimed Canadian pop/folk singer and songwriter. Tickets will be sold out so please RSVP ASAP if you're interested in coming out.
3. Get Your Winterlude On
Since 1979 The National Capital Region has been celebrating the white stuff with Canada’s biggest winter festival: Winterlude. Come join the celebration with us, as we take in the best of Winterlude 2012.
When: Sunday Feb 19
Time/location: Meet at Confederation Park (Elgin/Laurier entrance) at 1pm
Timeline
13:00-13:30 - Meet at Confederation Park (Elgin/Laurier entrance)
-Checkout the ice sculptures.
-Make our mark on the Graffiti Wall
14:30-15:00 - Ice skating on the canal
-Skate to Dows Lake
-Check out the Portraits on Ice under the Bank St bridge
-Stop at Dows Lake for hot chocolate and tasty beavertails, and then return to Confederation Park
17:30 - D’Arcy McGees (44 Sparks St)
-Brews and schmooze!
4. SUCCESS - An Evening With Senator Wallin
jnet is proud to present keynote speaker Honourable Senator Pamela Wallin and Master of Ceremonies Laurence Wall (CBC radio)
When: Tuesday Feb 28, 7:30pm
Where: Government Conference Centre (2 Rideau Street)
Kosher networking reception to follow
Checkout the launch of the jnetconnect magazine
Tickets are $30
5. Fuck Cancer Party
March 10th, 2012
Everything you need to know can be found at- https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/306817109355113/
Everything you need to know can be found at- https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/306817109355113/
6. Traveling Opportunities
TribeFest 2012
Never been to Vegas...this is the perfect opportunity! North America's largest conglomerate of Jews from around the world.
When: March 25-27
Where: Vegas, Baby!
Official website (plenary session now posted): http://www.tribefest.org/
FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/TribeFest
Israel Social Action Mission
When: May 9-20
When: May 9-20
Join the young professionals from the Ottawa community for a social action project in Northern Israel and the Dragon Boat Israel festival.
-Young professionals between the ages of 22 and 35
-$1,550 includes flight, most meals, accommodations and participation in Dragon Boat Israel
-Mission Chairs: Lauren Bronstein and Dan Shugar
-Register online at http://www.jewishottawa.com/
-FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/180905158672397/
-Young professionals between the ages of 22 and 35
-$1,550 includes flight, most meals, accommodations and participation in Dragon Boat Israel
-Mission Chairs: Lauren Bronstein and Dan Shugar
-Register online at http://www.jewishottawa.com/
-FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/180905158672397/
7. Public Lecture: Recycling in 2012-Jewish imperative or just Canadian Law?
The Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies will be hosting a public lecture by Rabbi Yehoshua Grunstein of The Straus-Amiel Institute
When: Monday January, 2:30-4:00pm
Where: Carleton University, Tory Building 238
8. Mentorship Program
Looking to kick start your career? Want to network and meet other professionals in your field?
Looking to kick start your career? Want to network and meet other professionals in your field?
We will connect you with an established mentor in your field of interest to help you network, build your resume, and provide insight into you career. We have contacts and connections in all occupations from law, to government, to medicine, to high tech industry, to public relations and much more. The process is easy and free.
9. Mitzvah Day 2012!
On February 12, 2012, hundreds of members of the Jewish community will come together to volunteer their time and energy in the spirit of Tikkun Olam .
We are looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out with this amazing initiative, please email Rena at rgarshowitz@jewishottawa.com
