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In Judaism there it is part of our halachic tradition (Jewish law) that we care for the body of someone who has passed. The source for this comes from Kohelet 5:14, "As we come forth, so we shall return." After death, the body i…
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa awarded four Jewish Journeys grants to new and innovative programs that aim to connect underserved populations to the Jewish community.
The E-Bulletin has already written about two of those programs, HaKibbutz and Through Their Eyes. Please read those article…
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 …
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,…
