Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Federation partners with Ottawa Libraries for citywide Holocaust exhibit

By Alysha Blakey

The Shoah and March of the Living Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is honoured to launch an education initiative this November to mark Holocaust Education Month, with the goal of making Holocaust education accessible and visible across the city. In collaboratio…

Jewish educators visit Israel to bring antisemitism education home

By Jessica Shulman and Jenny Glassman

In July 2024, 26 educators from across Canada participated in the first-ever Binat HaLev trip to Israel, a journey of the heart and mind, initiated by UJA Toronto and heavily funded and supported by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Throughout this incre…

Ending antisemitism by building connections with business leaders

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa has launched a new initiative aimed at combatting antisemitism by harnessing the collective influence of Ottawa’s business community. Chaired by Ian Sherman, past Chair of the Board, the Federation’s Community Engagement Advisory Committee (CEAC) brings to…

Federation set to unveil monument in honour of those murdered on Oct. 7

October 7, 2023, will forever mark a dark chapter in our collective memory. In an unprecedented, tragic attack, Hamas terrorists unleashed a wave of violence on Israel, targeting civilians. Over a thousand lives were brutally taken, and communities were shattered. For Jews worldwide, it was …

Embracing optimism and action at Rosh Hashanah

In this column, Pauline Colwin considers the meaning of Rosh Hashanah as a moment for reflection, renewal, and taking action. Looking back on the past year, she recognizes the gravity of our collective experiences since October 7. On a personal note, this time of year carries profound emoti…