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Ottawa Jewish Archives exhibit welcomes 50,000 visitors to Queen’s Park

An exhibit highlighting the rich Jewish history of Ottawa’s ByWard Market reached an impressive milestone at the Ontario Legislative Building in Queen’s Park, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors between May and December 2025.

Curated by Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman, Archivist at the Ottawa …

Hillel Ottawa’s Kol Yisrael program explores diversity in Israel

Hillel Ottawa’s Kol Yisrael program is helping Jewish students at local post-secondary institutions explore Israel’s complexity through education and dialogue. 

The initiative, offered by Hillel International, offers a variety of thematic sessions led by educators and fellows to foster…

The legacy of Elly Bollegraaf and the importance of bearing witness

By Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman

Each November, Holocaust Education Month calls upon us to remember and ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are never forgotten. This year, we reflect on the life and legacy of Elly Bollegraaf z“l, a child survivor who died earlier this year. Her dedication…

SJCC welcomes prospective members for Open House Week

The Soloway JCC (SJCC) will hold its “Open House Week” at the beginning of December and will offer numerous classes, programs, and activities for all ages. Designed to help people get the most of the SJCC before deciding to become a member, this is a great opportunity to get a taste of a…

Meet Yaron: Hillel Ottawa's new Israeli Fellow

Hillel Ottawa recently welcomed Yaron 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 Jewish ide…