A story of survival, separation, and loss during the Holocaust

Amongst the hundreds of thousands of records, stored in the vault of the Ottawa Jewish Archives, is a collection of letters that preserve the story of a family’s efforts to stay in touch during the Holocaust. 

The Schoepser family’s story, chronicled through a series of letters exchang…

Ottawa Jewish Archives creates Jewish veterans information database

The Ottawa Jewish Archives has long been dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Ottawa’s Jewish community. One area that holds profound significance is the commemoration of Jewish veterans who have served in various military capacities throughout Canada’s history. For th…

Preserving Voices: The Cassette & Record Collection, Ottawa Jewish Archives

From the Vault

Preserving Voices: The Audio Cassette and Record Collection at the Ottawa Jewish Archives

The Ottawa Jewish Archives is home to hundreds of thousands of records and audio cassettes, dating back to the early 1860s, and tell the history of Jewish life in Ottawa and the Nationa…

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…