Introducing Ethan Rode: Federation’s new Comms and Social Media Specialist

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is thrilled to introduce Ethan Rode, the new Communications and Social Media Specialist. Federation is dedicated to fostering a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Ottawa, and Ethan’s role is pivotal in enhancing engagement both online and through the Ott…

March of the Living: A student’s experience

In 2023, Ottawa resident Talia Gitter, who was then in Grade 11, participated in the March of the Living, an annual educational program that brings individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance,…

Honouring a decade of campus care: Dorothy Stern

"I’m so glad you’re back in Ottawa. How would you like to be the chair of Hillel Ottawa?” was the conversation Dorothy Stern had with then-president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Andrea Freedman.

Stern and her husband, Hartley, (former chair of the Board of Directors for…

Join us in building community and allyship against antisemitism

Over the past year, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa has partnered with One Way Ministries to educate Christian pastors and their congregants about the reality of antisemitism faced by Jews in Ottawa. Through this year of learning, our Christian allies expressed a heartfelt desire to connect …

Young adult life in Ottawa has a new face

Oren Baray comes from an Israeli household and brings his Jewish identity to everything he does. He has served Hillel Ottawa for the past 18 months and is excited to take on a new challenge as the Young Adults Engagement and Impact Grants Associate with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa.

Bara…