KBI members protest oppression of Uyghurs in China

By Phil Kretzmar

This year, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, members of Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI) demonstrated every weekday afternoon opposite the Chinese embassy on St. Patrick Street on behalf of the oppressed and persecuted Uyghur population of China. After Yom Kippur, we decide…

CONDOLENCES

Condolences are extended to the families of:

Lester Aronson

Barry Baker

Brian Dwoskin

Anna Leviant

Carol Weidman

May their memory be a blessing always.

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Federation distributes masks and hand sanitizer

By Michael Regenstreif, Editor

Thanks to a large donation of face masks and bottles of hand sanitizer from Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa distributed the supplies to Jewish social service agencies, schools and congregations – as well as to several social…

Israeli dancing in the park

Ottawa’s Israeli dancing group has been gathering weekly in Laroche Park. This photo (click on the photo to see full resolution) shows the group on November 17.

“We are well wrapped up and very well distanced, and have absolutely loved dancing outdoors. We plan to continue to do so unt…

CONDOLENCES

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Randy Lynn Meltzer

David Shore

May their memory be a blessing always.

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