Welcoming the stranger — a story of dramatic rescue

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa was honoured to recently present a J-Fellows' interactive online event with Lewis Retik, Jacques Shore, C.M., Dr. Farouq Samim, and Bram Bregman, which shared, for the first time, the amazing and heroic work of Operation Abraham and the daring rescue of vulner…

Advocating against antisemitism into 2023

As we head into 2023, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa continues to advocate passionately against antisemitism, the latest example being the concerning situation at Sir Robert Borden High School at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

“We continue to have conversations at every level…

Greenberg Families Library revitalized with Makerspace project

There’s a new Makerspace at the Greenberg Families Library — and they’re launching a series of Demo Sundays this January to kick the initiative off. 

“Libraries are quickly evolving to become more than just books on a shelf. They are adapting with the use of technology, like Makers…

Congregation Beth Shalom Legacy Fund supports community at large

Since 2015, the Congregation Beth Shalom Legacy Fund has been providing support for Ottawa Jewish community projects, big and small. 

From funding for the Hillel Ottawa Israel Advocacy Coordinator for university campuses to programs for the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (C…

Stepping into the mess — Self-Care ‘First Aid’ program free for women

What do you do when you’re a single mom with three kids and it feels like your life has fallen apart? Step into the mess — at least, that’s what Jen Perzow did and what she now recommends as part of her coaching program and workshop series. 

“About 15 years ago or so, my family and…