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The Ottawa Jewish Community School is an all-day, trilingual elementary school. We aim to develop academic and personal excellence in our students in an inclusive, caring and pluralistic environment based on Jewish religion, culture and values. Tell Me More Respect. Responsibility. Reaching for Excellence "Learning is the raising of character by the broadening of vision and the deepening of feeling."
ספר לי עוד The OJCS Way -Mayer Sulzberger The OJCS Way "Learning is the raising of character by the broadening of vision and the deepening of feeling."
-Mayer Sulzberger
We own our own learning. We own our own story.

Combining the teaching of Judaism and Hebrew

with the bilingual culture of our nation’s capital city.

The OJCS
Way

OJCS is dedicated to enriching the lives of our students.

North
Stars

Our North Stars are the guiding principles for everything we do at the OJCS.

Our
History

In 1949 a group of parents recognized the need for a Jewish day school.

The OJCS
Faculty

Meet the dedicated teachers at the OJCS

We are always on inspiring Jewish journeys

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about OJCS school life

We learn better together

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inspired learners

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OJCS

Our vision to create the best Jewish day school in Ottawa relies on the continued support of our generous community. Your gifts help grow all of the programs and learning experiences for our students.
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