Kehillat Beth Israel welcomes Rabbi Erin Polansky to the community

Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI) is excited to announce the appointment of Rabbi Erin Polansky as its new spiritual leader. With her deep commitment to community building and a vision for fostering inclusive and vibrant Jewish life, Rabbi Polansky brings a wealth of experience and a passion for le…

Torah Day School of Ottawa welcomes Rabbi Nachum Aaron Kutnowski

Rabbi Nachum Aaron Kutnowski, known for his wealth of experience and commitment to strong academics in both Judaic and general studies, is thrilled to be making Ottawa the new home for himself, his wife CChaviva, and their seven children as he joins Torah Day School of Ottawa.

After complet…

Students at our day schools reflect on Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is a special holiday filled with tradition, from the sound of the shofar to the taste of honey-dipped apples to the traditions that each family incorporates into their festive meals. In this collection, we asked school children to share their favorite things about Rosh Hashanah…

Celebrating 75 years of the Ottawa Jewish Community School

Over the last 75 years, the Ottawa Jewish Community School (OJCS), formerly Hillel Academy, has been an institution in our community and a symbol of outstanding secular and Jewish education. Since its founding, OJCS has followed their core Jewish values of Tzedakah (justice) and Tikkun Olam …

How JFS supports community

Learn more about the work of Jewish Family Services (JFS) in this agency submission sharing the stories of those who have benefited from their services. 

By David Dern, CFRE, Director of Development

As an inter-faith, multi-service agency, Jewish Family Services Ottawa, (JFS) supports m…