Strengthening security measures on the Jewish Community Campus

By Rena Garshowitz

Following the occurrences on October 7 and the surge in antisemitism, our community is grappling with increased anxiety and uncertainty. The unfolding global events in both the Middle East and diaspora communities evoke a range of emotions and fears that impact us collect…

New special envoy to speak at Holocaust remembrance ceremony

Oseh Shalom, words of peace

By Sierra Cwinn 

As the Jewish community in Ottawa continues to grapple with the ongoing war in Israel, the loss of over 1,400 lives, and hundreds of hostages taken by terrorists, many are seeking ways to make a difference Since December 1, Jewish organizations throughout Ottawa have been …

Chevra Kadisha: Showing respect for the dead

Some information in this article is of a sensitive nature. 

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…

Jewish Journeys – Connecting seniors to the Jewish community

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…