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Living Jewishly at Tamir: Inclusion in action

Tamir, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, serves people of all backgrounds with developmental disabilities while also embracing Jewish culture and values. This work is guided by a team of caring professionals who seek to provide dignity and a loving environment for all …

OJCS announces new head of school

Last month, the Ottawa Jewish Community School (OJCS) announced the appointment of its new Head of School, Dr. Laura Segall.

Dr. Segall will assume the role in July 2026, in time for the 2026–2027 academic year. She brings decades of Jewish educational leadership experience, most recently…

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…