Every year the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is honoured to acknowledge outstanding volunteers in our community. Each year, volunteers are nominated to receive awards that reflect the individual’s commitment to community and to seeing the Ottawa Jewish community grow and thrive. In addition,…
Born and raised in Ottawa, Alysha Blakey is thrilled to be back home and working in the Jewish community as the Community Engagement Specialist at the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Alysha works with young adults, newcomers to Ottawa, and volunteers. She brings a wealth of experience in client…
On May 14, the Ottawa Jewish community came out to City Hall in force, to show our Jewish pride and support for the Jewish homeland. In spite of protestors banging drums and trying to disrupt the ceremonies, the community members gathered and celebrated with exuberance.
The E-Bulletin met with Jamie Sweigman, Hillel Ottawa Director, to learn more about how the anti-Israel protest is affecting Jewish life on campus, and how Hillel Ottawa is supporting Jewish students through this difficult time.
EB: How have the Jewish students been impacted by the encampme…
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, the Federation is embarking on a series of year-long initiatives about our shared journey. Among the initiatives are monthly articles from past leadership and those that delve i…
