Federation plays historic role in defending Jews worldwide

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, the Federation is embarking on a series of year-long initiatives about our shared journey. Among the initiatives are monthly articles from past leadership and those that delve i…

Kosher Korner: Passover Edition 2024

Canada’s Rabbi: New biography of Rabbi Reuven Bulka Z"L

Rikki Ash has always known her beloved grandfather was a special person. She knew that he had lived a life of purpose and made everyday count. In her new book, Canada’s Rabbi: The Life and legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Ash presents a biography of Rabbi Bulka z”l through the lens of Vikto…

Scholarships created to honour the life of Adi Vital-Kaploun z"l

Adi Vital-Kaploun was a brilliant, shining light, a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, athlete and a scholar. She enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, and was a dancer and saxophone player. 

Tragically, her precious life was cut short during the terror attack by Hamas on October 7…

A Purim spiel for the age of social media

If Instagram existed in Shushan: a Purim spiel for the age of social media:

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Jewish community throws a party to end all parties in Shushan today!

Dateline: SHUSHAN, 14th Adar, 500 BCE: Reporting live from the buzzing streets of Shushan, it's your go-to gal D…