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Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

May 8, 2025

Bridging communities: Shlichim visit Ottawa to deepen diaspora connections

This week, two shlichim, Lihi Klein and Yuval Guetta, will visit Ottawa to learn more about Jewish diaspora life and to strengthen connections between the city and Israel. Having previously served as shinshinim in Canada, both are excited to return and engage once again with Canadian Jewish …

May 7, 2025

Volunteers power Jewish Ottawa: Spotlight on Jasmine Kranat

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Jewish Ottawa. From organizing events and sharing knowledge to amplifying the community’s voice, they dedicate countless hours to making our community vibrant and strong.

Last week, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa marked National Volunteer Week by recognizi…

Apr 23, 2025

Local candidates discuss concerns of Jewish Canadians

As the federal election approaches on April 28, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted roundtable discussions with local candidates from the Liberal and Conservative parties. While all NDP candidates were invited, only one candidate responded. Due to scheduling constraints, Green Party cand…

Apr 23, 2025

Election Roundtable: The Liberal Party

The roundtable with the Liberal Party saw a large cohort of eight candidates from across the National Capital Region come to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to address the concerns of the city’s Jewish community.
 
In attendance were Bruce Fanjoy (Carleton), Greg Fergus (Hull–Aylmer),…

Apr 23, 2025

Election Roundtable: The Conservative Party

Six local Conservative candidates joined the Jewish Federation of Ottawa for a pre-election roundtable discussion focused on the issues most affecting Jewish Ottawans.
 
Representing the party were Barbara Bal (Nepean), Ryan Telford (Ottawa West–Nepean), Steve Mansour (Orléans), Dean W…