Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Christian-Jewish partnerships flourish in Israel

In a time of rising antisemitism, building strong, positive relationships with trusted allies is more important than ever. Part of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s advocacy work is cultivating meaningful partnerships with other organizations rooted in mutual respect, shared values, and a …

Jewish Ottawa Helps continues to create a safe space to share resources

In the face of antisemitism, particularly online, it is more important than ever to create safe, trusted spaces where Jewish community members can connect, share information, and support one another. Jewish Ottawa Helps, a Facebook group page created and maintained by the Jewish Federation o…

Momentum program offers Ottawa mothers a transformative journey

Mothers of children under the age of 18 will have an exciting opportunity to connect with Israel and Judaism this year as the Momentum journey begins. Highly subsidized by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, the Momentum program is a year full of growth, connection, and sisterhood. 

This year…

Federation Microgrants powered dozens of community-led initiatives in 2025

There is no shortage of great ideas in Jewish Ottawa, and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Microgrants program can help make those ideas a reality as the 2026-2027 fiscal year gets underway.

Microgrants have already funded a plethora of these ideas over the last several years. In 2025 al…

The Power of One: Remembering the Holocaust and confronting antisemitism

On January 27, the world will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. From Israel, to Germany, to right here at home, survivors, their families, and their broader communities will gather to honour those who were killed and recommit to making a better world for all people, so that su…