Jewish Ottawa

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Jewish and indigenous communities mark Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to recognize the atrocities committed against the Indigenous peoples of this country in the residential school system and honour those who survived.

Originally known as Orange Shirt Day, which comes from Phyllis Webstad�…

Local teacher brings lessons from Israel to foster dialogue in classroom

Binat Halev, Hebrew for “understanding of the heart,” is a trip for educators to Israel organized by the Jewish Federations of Canada (JFC-UIA) and subsidized in part by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. 

Binat Halev brings educators from across Canada to Israel, where they engage direc…

Here for Good: Federation launches 2026 Annual Community Campaign

As the Jewish Federation of Ottawa prepares to launch its Annual Community Campaign, it does so with a clear promise: Here for Good. This is a commitment rooted in more than nine decades of service to our community. This year’s campaign is anchored by three pillars: ensuring Jewish life fo…

Young adults lead the way in building Jewish Ottawa’s future

Young adults are helping power this year’s Annual Community Campaign. They are turning connection into leadership, and leadership into giving, through Federation’s Young Adults division.

During the Campaign, there will be a stronger focus in encouraging younger members of the community …

Federation’s Campaign pairs past and present to show enduring impact

Each year, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Annual Community Campaign raises funds so that every facet of our community can be supported. This year’s theme, Here for Good, speaks to the generations of Jews in Ottawa and beyond who have been impacted by Federation’s work over the last …