As Passover quickly approaches, many people have questions about how best to prepare for the holiday. From recent concerns about kosher egg supplies to tips and tricks for getting your home ready, Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum of the Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut (OVH) provides timely insight to help you an…
As an archivist, I would love to tell everyone to give me their precious family records for the Ottawa Jewish Archives and that I’ll take care of the rest, but I know that’s not always feasible or possible.
Adjusting to life after retirement can be challenging. The newfound free time may feel overwhelming, and maintaining an active lifestyle without structure can be difficult. Fortunately, AJA (Active Jewish Adults) 50+ provides a vibrant community for Jewish adults over 50 seeking enrichment i…
Have you ever walked into the Greenberg Families Library and wondered about the Torah on display at the entrance? You’re not the only one. Although the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) has been home to the Torah for more than 20 years, few know about its hist…
“It takes a village to keep the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank running in an organized, thorough, and successful way,” said Linda Prizant, Director of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank (OKFB). “I’ve been blessed with incredible and dedicated volunteers who pack bags of food and toiletries for eac…
