The B’nai Mitzvah Club launches a life of giving

Many B’nai Mitzvah programs have a Mitzvah or community service project as part of the learning. After all, giving back, giving Tzedakah is an integral part of Jewish practice. For many young teens, these projects are a one-time effort. They feel good about what they have contributed but m…

Foundation supports our Jewish needs now, into the future

What does Campaign 2023 have in store?

In the last edition of the E-Bulletin, we outlined the numerous and varied roles that the Jewish Federation of Ottawa plays in our community. We hope you had a chance to read it. Now that September is upon us, the Federation embarks on its Annual Campaign to raise the funds needed to support…

Gary Viner steps into Annual Campaign co-chair role for 2024

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is excited to welcome Gary Viner, an outstanding community leader, to the helm of the Annual Campaign for 2024 where he will volunteer alongside current co-chair Evelyn Silverman as outgoing co-chair Josh Engel ends his two-year term.

An Ottawa native, and Un…

Matching campaign motivates, inspires community

The 2023 Annual Campaign has received a generous influx of support aimed to boost donations from an anonymous donor, who will be matching all new gifts and any pledge increases up to $10,000 starting today as part of a special one-week funding drive.

“While donors have so far been genero…