Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Federation AGM celebrates milestones and achievements

Leadership, legacy, and community impact took centre stage at the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM), held last night.

The evening marked a significant leadership transition, as the community honoured outgoing Board Chair Karen Palayew for her exceptional serv…

Ottawa rabbi is named one of the city's 'Forty under 40'

One of Jewish Ottawa’s own has just been named one of the city’s “Forty Under 40,” a distinction awarded by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Board of Trade. The title honours 40 of Ottawa’s emerging leaders, selected for their business accomplishments, professional experi…

Dorot Legacy Reception bridges generations through philanthropy and vision

The first-ever Dorot Legacy Reception brought “generations” together and celebrated community leadership, filling the room with the energy of connection, learning, and giving. Hosted last month by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation, the evening hon…

From bearing witness to action: Ottawa educators unite against antisemitism

In July, Jewish educators from Ottawa will embark on a life-changing journey to Israel, where they will bear witness to the events of October 7 and understand the scale of the trauma, learn from Israeli education experts, and connect with Israeli and Canadian education professionals to share…

A timeline of Pride in Jewish history

By Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman

Pride is more than a celebration; it is a call to action. It is a promise to protect, to include, and to stand together in strength and solidarity. The roots of Pride are deeply embedded in resistance and resilience — a legacy that continues today.

As we honou…