Kosher Korner: Welcoming new caterer

The Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut (OVH) is thrilled to welcome Cater4U to the line-up of kosher caterers in our community. Their unique cuisine and commitment to international Jewish food diversity makes them a welcomed addition.

In 2022, Mirit Tall and Hen Tomer met at an event for Israeli women h…

Federation J-Fellows mentors up-and-coming professionals

J-Fellows is a special Jewish Federation of Ottawa leadership program uniquely aimed at supporting young professionals through skill development and opportunities for collaborative action, with focused and overarching goals: to learn, to lead, and to contribute to their workplaces and commun…

New leadership for our community

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation just competed their Annual General Meetings. At that time both Boards welcomed new chairs who will guide and support the operations of each organization for the next two years. 

Karen Palayew is a practicing primary…

Indigenous History Month – A time to connect with roots

Ottawa synagogue communities celebrate gender diversity

How gender inclusive language is being used in Torah call-ups and rites of passage

In honour of Pride month in Canada the E-Bulletin set out to explore what exists to increase inclusivity within prayer spaces for people identifying as non-binary. 

The Hebrew language and Jewish prayer are…