Black History Month Information and Resources

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the many contributions of Black Canadians to our society and beyond. In this article, we share resources that explore the intersection of Black and Jewish identities and highlight ways to engage locally and nationally in hon…

Shaping a more inclusive Jewish community: Pushing the Boundaries

In May, Jewish leaders from across North America and Israel will gather at the Prosserman JCC in Toronto for Pushing the Boundaries 2, a conference focused on disability awareness and inclusion in Jewish life.

Since its inception in 2018, Pushing the Boundaries has provided participants wit…

New local podcast to focus on Jewish stories of interest

There’s a new podcast in town, and it’s all about Jewish Ottawa. Shalom Ottawa, which debuted last month, is a project being undertaken by Les Kom.

Originally from Montreal but having lived in Ottawa for many years now, Kom hopes to highlight the Ottawa Jewish community's deeps sense of…

Voices from Home: Capturing the Stories that Shape Us

Illustration at left by Charlie Ford.

What is home to you? Are they the photos that hang on your wall, the memories of family gatherings for various occasions, or maybe your dream kitchen?

The Voices from Home project seeks to answer these questions. Spearheaded by community leader and arc…

Holocaust remembrance 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz

- Photo (at left) courtesy of Greg Manley

 

“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.”

- Elie Wiesel

On January 27, 2025, the world will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating the 80th annive…