Community Service Award Winners: The midah (character trait) of humility

This year at our Annual General Meeting, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, we will be honouring three women for their exemplary volunteer commitment to our community. In speaking with the award winners, there is one word that applied to each of them and that is “humble.” Each woman believ…

What will Israel look like at 150? Key takeaways from recent summit

On May 16, close to 200 people gathered at the Sir John A MacDonald building on Parliament Hill to talk about all things Israel at the Second Annual Canadian Summit on Israeli-Jewish Affairs, sponsored by the Embassy of Israel in Canada, Israel Bonds, and the Jewish National Fund. The theme …

Community member honoured for professional and civic leadership

Long-time leader in the Jewish community, Lawrence Silber, was awarded the Abe Feinstein Solicitor Award by the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA). The annual award is given to a solicitor who has distinguished themselves throughout their career by exemplary service to the legal profe…

Kosher Korner – All the news that’s fit to eat

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is happy to launch a new E-Bullletin initiative to help share the work of the
Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut. Ever feel confused about kosher rules? Do you have questions about the whys and hows? The Kosher Korner aims to help shed light on the important and sometimes…

How do we make everyone feel welcome and included?

Are Jews all one race? 

The answer is a hard “no.” Jewish people come in every colour and hail from all over the world. The short film Periphery, to be shown May 11 by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to celebrate Jewish Heritage Month, explores the ethnic diversity of the Jewish commun…