Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Security at Jewish community institutions is a top priority

Participants in the Jewish Federation of Ottawa/CIJA High Holiday security seminar gather for an exercise outside the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, September 11.

Federal election candidates discuss issues of concern to community

Candidate Catherine McKenna (Ottawa Centre) with Jewish community representatives and Ottawa Jewish Community School students following the Liberal Party roundtable discussion with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, September 25.

613 Archives podcast begins telling stories from our community

613 Archives podcast host James Gutman (left) with archivist Zoe Thrumston. Joshua “Socalled” Dolgin performing at the Montreal Folk Festival on the Canal. (Michael Regenstreif)

An ‘impressive array of new leaders’

Sarah Caspi is the new executive director of Jewish Family Services of Ottawa. Rabbi Boruch Perton is the new head of Torah Day School of Ottawa

Babi’s kosher restaurant thrives at SJCC

Diners enjoy a meal at Babi’s, the kosher restaurant on the second floor of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. (Matthew Horwood) Shabi Baruch enjoys a quiet moment at Babi’s, the kosher restaurant he runs on the second floor of the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. (Matthew Horwood)