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 …
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…
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…
By Phil Emberley and Marion Silver
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 …
JET is excited to welcome Rabbi Steven and Ruth Gotlib as Co-Directors of the Capital Jewish Experience (CJX)(formerly known as the Glebe Shul).
Rabbi Gotlib was previously Assistant Rabbi of Toronto’s Village Shul, where he frequently led services, taught classes, and organized program…
