National Convention 2026
One weekend. Once every three years. Will you be there?
We really want you with us in Montreal.
Our 21st Na’amat Canada Triennial National Convention — Resilience, Renewal and Hope is just over a month away, and we hope you’ll make the decision to be part of it.
October 30 – November 1, 2026 | Montreal
Convention only happens once every three years. It is one of the few opportunities we have to bring Na’amat members from across Canada together in one place — not on Zoom, not by email, but together in person.
It’s a weekend to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
To share ideas and experiences.
To hear directly about the work we are making possible in Israel.
To learn, laugh, celebrate and be inspired.
And most importantly, it’s a weekend to remind ourselves what it means to be part of Na’amat Canada.
We have planned an exciting program of speakers, discussions, activities and entertainment, culminating in our Banquet Dinner & Installation on Sunday evening.
But a great program is only part of what makes Convention special.
You do.
Every member who attends brings something to the weekend. Your friendship, your ideas, your experiences and your commitment to Na’amat are what turn a program into a true National Convention.
If you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to say YES!
Convention Registration: $400
Na’amat Canada members in good standing are eligible for a $250 travel subsidy, helping make it easier for members from across the country to join us in Montreal.
VIEW THE FULL CONVENTION PROGRAM
Come to reconnect.
Come to be inspired.
Come to celebrate everything we have accomplished together.
Come be part of what happens next.
Montreal is waiting for you — and so are we!
Warm regards,
Sandi Seigel
National Convention Chair
Past National President
Anita Blanshay
Heather Gordon
Local Convention Co-Chairs
It's Time for New Kitchens - Supporting Daycare Centres across Israel
Before a child sets foot in the centre...
A lot has already happened.
The rooms are being prepared. Supplies are being organized. Staff are getting ready to welcome another busy day of learning, play and care.
And in the kitchen, preparations for the day’s meals are already underway.
Long before lunchtime, there is planning, preparation, cooking and organizing to make sure children have nutritious food ready for them as part of their day.
It is part of the daycare experience that families may rarely see, but it touches every child.
The kitchen is part of the care.
A well-equipped kitchen helps staff prepare and serve meals safely and efficiently. It supports the daily rhythm of the Centre and helps ensure children receive the nourishment they need to learn, play, grow and thrive.
But many of these kitchens have been serving their communities for years and now need to be modernized, and that’s where we step in.
Na’amat Canada is helping renovate and equip kitchens in Na’amat Daycare Centres across Israel, modernizing these spaces so they can continue supporting children and staff for years to come. Because a good day starts before the doors even open.
Your contribution will help provide updated equipment and improved kitchen spaces where thousands of everyday moments begin.
Support Na’amat Canada Ottawa’s 2026–2027 Community Calendar
Na’amat Canada Ottawa is pleased to announce the publication of our 2026–2027 Jewish Community Calendar, coming in August 2026. This 16-month calendar will include Jewish holidays, weekly Torah portions, community events, personal yahrzeits, and information about Na’amat’s important projects and initiatives.
As the ongoing challenges in Israel continue, your support is more important than ever. Donations help fund vital programs and assistance for those in need, and donors will receive a complimentary copy of the new calendar. Please consider supporting this important fundraising project.
For more information, contact us at ncottawa@naamat.com or (613) 788-2913. Thank you for helping us make a meaningful difference.
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Shana Tova to all our members, friends and supporters
May this New Year be filled with health and happiness for you and your family.
Aviva and Otzma Chapters
Na’amat Canada Ottawa has two chapters — the Aviva Chapter of women in their 60s and beyond, and the Otzma Chapter with women in their 40s and beyond. They meet throughout the year for a variety of interesting programs and activities. Both of these chapters welcome new members and would love to have you join.
What We Do
Mother's Day Cards and Donation Cards
Every year we celebrate Mother's Day by selling cards to either honour or remember our loved ones. Whether you send a card to a mother, a grandmother, a friend, or to someone you lost touch with — it will bring a smile to their face and they will appreciate that your generosity will help a mother in Israel who is struggling to bring up her children. Both Mother's Day cards and donation cards are very successful fundraising projects.
School Supplies for Kids
Many children in the Ottawa area, whose families have been affected by violence and have fled to domestic violence shelters, could be returning to school this fall with few or no resources to buy school supplies. Na'amat Canada has stepped up to fill this need with our School Supplies for Kids project. Danielle Schneiderman is the program's chair for Ottawa. The Ottawa Community Foundation (OCF) and the Harry P. Ward Foundation have provided us with grants, and we prepared and delivered to eight Ottawa shelters and Ottawa's Jewish Family Services a gift of new backpacks filled with the tools children need to enter school.
Na’amat Canada Ottawa Jewish Calendar
Our most recent initiative is our Na’amat Canada Ottawa Jewish Calendar. Each calendar covers 16 months to include the secular and Jewish calendars. Thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our new initiative! We embarked on this journey with excitement, but as it grew closer to reality, we also felt a hint of anxiety: would it be embraced? Would it truly make a difference?
Thanks to your generous donations, we received a resounding "Yes" to these questions. Your contributions have turned our vision into a resounding success. We are pleased with the product.
Sponsorships are always welcome. To become a sponsor and to have an ad in the book please email ncottawa@naamat.com.
Each of these initiatives is made possible by the generous support of donors, community partners, and volunteers. By working together, Na'amat Canada ensures that children and families — both in Israel and locally — receive the resources, care, and encouragement they need to thrive. Thank you for standing with us in making a lasting impact.
President's Message
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Your membership helps fund critical services such as domestic violence hotlines, legal aid, scholarships, and daycare programs for families.
Life Membership
Interested in lifelong involvement? Consider a Life Membership for $400, with a small annual renewal fee. Enjoy access to events, leadership training, networking opportunities, and a deep connection to Israel and Na’amat’s global community.