CHES Launches Through Their Eyes Project

By Phil Emberley and Marion Silver
 
Antisemitism is a pervasive force locally, nationally, and internationally; it is manifested by hateful speech and acts of hatred of increasing frequency. At the same time, there is an astonishing lack of awareness about the basic facts of the Holocaust …

JET Introduces Rabbi Steven and Ruth Gotlib!

JET is excited to welcome Rabbi Steven and Ruth Gotlib as Co-Directors of the Capital Jewish Experience (CJX)(formerly known as the Glebe Shul). 

Rabbi Gotlib was previously Assistant Rabbi of Toronto’s Village Shul, where he frequently led services, taught classes, and organized program…

The hidden power of language: Empowering Hebrew-speaking children and youth

By Inbal Marcovitch

Research shows that in Canada immigrants who feel a high sense of belonging to both their source country and Canada have the best measures of well-being. That connection can be through spending time with other immigrants, finding people to speak their native tongue with,…

Torah Day School welcomes new COO and Director of Learning Initiatives

A vision for academic excellence and engagement

This month, Torah Day School of Ottawa (TDSO) welcomes Dr. Amos Bitzan as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Learning Initiatives. He and his wife, Dr. Marina Zilbergerts, are excited to be moving to Ottawa from Toronto with their four ch…

Here comes the sun! It’s time for camp!

School ends this week, and the kids are ready for summer!  Amongst the most popular options for summer camp are the Soloway JCC Day Camps (SJCC), Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa Overnight Camp (CBB), and Camp Gan Israel Day Camp (CGI). All three camps offer a diverse range of programming and a…