Yaron Zlot joins Hillel Ottawa as new Israeli Fellow

Hillel Ottawa recently welcomed Yaron Zlot as its new Israeli Fellow, marking the return of this important role to campus life after more than five years. The position is designed to help students build a meaningful connection to Israel and to support them as they navigate questions of Jewis…

From the Vault: Ottawa Jewish Archives welcomes historical items

By Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman

Last month, the Ottawa Jewish Archives excitedly welcomed four new additions to its historical collection from Congregation Beit Tikvah. 

The donation, which originated from Ottawa’s first synagogue, Adath Jeshurun, contains decorative elements from the ark o…

CHES bringing in next-generation voices for Holocaust Education Month

JFS launches community survey to shape future services

By Ranit Braun, Manager JFS

Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Ottawa, in collaboration with the newly established Israeli Newcomers Focus Group, has launched a new initiative aimed at better understanding and supporting the needs of Israeli newcomers who have recently made Ottawa their home.

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Ottawa honours Lillian Freiman with new street name and City Hall exhibit

By Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman

In a ceremony in November, the City of Ottawa will unveil a new road named for Lillian Bilsky Freiman z”l, a figure long celebrated for her wartime philanthropy, civic leadership, and tireless advocacy on behalf of veterans and the Jewish community. 

The nami…