Preparing for Passover: From kosher eggs to chametz-free homes

As Passover quickly approaches, many people have questions about how best to prepare for the holiday. From recent concerns about kosher egg supplies to tips and tricks for getting your home ready, Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum of the Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut (OVH) provides timely insight to help you an…

From the vault: Preserving your family history at home

By: Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman

As an archivist, I would love to tell everyone to give me their precious family records for the Ottawa Jewish Archives and that I’ll take care of the rest, but I know that’s not always feasible or possible. 

Many people have a difficult time giving up thei…

AJA 50+ expands reach with Jewish Journeys grant as it celebrates 25 years

Adjusting to life after retirement can be challenging. The newfound free time may feel overwhelming, and maintaining an active lifestyle without structure can be difficult. Fortunately, AJA (Active Jewish Adults) 50+ provides a vibrant community for Jewish adults over 50 seeking enrichment i…

Holocaust-era Sefer Torah on display at Greenberg Families Library

Fighting food insecurity as a community

“It takes a village to keep the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank running in an organized, thorough, and successful way,” said Linda Prizant, Director of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank (OKFB). “I’ve been blessed with incredible and dedicated volunteers who pack bags of food and toiletries for eac…