Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Election Roundtable: The NDP

Although all NDP candidates were invited to participate in the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s election roundtable, only Josh Bizjak (Ottawa West-Nepean) was able to join Federation for a separate conversation. 
 
Nonetheless, it remains important to share the party’s stated positions …

Election Roundtable: The Green Party

Due to scheduling constraints and limited time, Green Party candidates were not invited to participate in the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s roundtable discussions. This article will instead focus on the party’s platform and public statements related to issues of concern to Jewish Ottawan…

Art as Remembrance: Yom HaShoah through the eyes of two artists

This year, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Yom HaShoah commemoration will shine a light on how art can serve as a powerful form of memory. The evening program on April 23 will include a solemn candle-lighting ceremony by Holocaust survivors in honour of the six million Jews who were murd…

Baking challah and building community

As Passover approaches, many of us are busy ridding our homes of chametz — bread and other leavened foods we traditionally set aside during this time. But for Janice Pleet, bread has remained at the heart of something much deeper: a way to nourish community and do good.

In the weeks follo…

Have your say: Help shape the future of Jewish Ottawa

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is inviting everyone in our community to help chart our collective future. As part of the strategic planning process now underway, your voice is needed — whether you connect with Jewish Ottawa through Federation, a synagogue, a school, or any other organizat…