How an Ottawa teacher sparked Israel’s largest volunteer English program

When Sarah Gordon went on maternity leave from teaching at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), she never imagined it would mark the beginning of one of the most impactful grassroots educational initiatives connecting Canada to Israel — one that the Jewish Federation of Ottaw…

New Facebook group aims to connect Ottawa’s Jewish seniors online

The Hillel Lodge Auxiliary: A reflection in caring

By Shelley Arron-Cohen

The Hillel Lodge Auxiliary is all about “Caring in the Community” — and this year proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The seeds of the Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge were planted as early as 1956, with the Jewish community working to secure lan…

Exhibit at Queen’s Park shines light on Ottawa’s Jewish heritage

A unique and thoughtfully curated exhibit highlighting the rich Jewish history of Ottawa’s ByWard Market is now on display at the Ontario Legislative Building in Queen’s Park in Toronto. This special exhibit, which began on April 22, 2025, aligning with the start of Jewish Heritage Month…

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