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Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Oct 12, 2022

Survey results of candidates running for trustee

Survey and information on candidates running for school trustee for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board 

The past two years have seen an unprecedented rise in antisemitic harassment and abuse in our schools, and an inadequate response by the major school boards. The Jewish Federati…

Oct 12, 2022

Mayoral candidate: Catherine McKenney

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted small discussion panels with three mayoral candidates to understand their perspectives on issues important to the Jewish community, such as support for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and Tamir, and other matters like policing and combatting antisemitism. …

Oct 12, 2022

Mayoral candidate: Mark Sutcliffe

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted small discussion panels with three mayoral candidates to understand their perspectives on issues important to the Jewish community, such as support for the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank and Tamir, and other matters like policing and combatting antisemitism. …

Sep 20, 2022

KBI plants pollinator garden with City of Ottawa grant

Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI) is “greening up” its gardens after receiving a 2022 Community Environmental Grant from the City of Ottawa. 

The Shul Greening Committee, dedicated to creating a more environmentally sustainable relationship between the synagogue and the Earth, applied for the…

Sep 20, 2022

The movement toward Jewish sustainability

Sustainability is a current buzzword — from new additions to the school curriculum to news coverage about bees, you can’t go far without talking about the environment. 

Genvironment is definitely up on the buzz, with youth-focused programs that connect Judaism and the environment. Si…