Condolences are extended to the families of:
Phyllis Cleiman
Marle D’Amico
Rachel “Rae” Freedman
Esthel Huniu
Zina Ilvitsky
Ruth Nadler
Denise Paroli
Zelda Shore
Dave Smith
May their memory be a blessing always.
The Condolence Column is offered as a public service to the com…
By Michael Regenstreif, Editor
It’s been a tradition for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to kick off the New Year – and the Annual Campaign – with a major event shortly before Rosh Hashanah featuring prominent speakers or entertainers.
A year ago, for example, a sold-out Algonquin Co…
By Michael Regenstreif, Editor
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Hillel Ottawa – which serves Jewish students attending the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Algonquin College – is preparing for a year unlike any other.
Among the changes this year is the appointment of Sa…
By Mitch Miller
Pirkei Avot teaches us the Crown of a Good Name is the most important crown to wear. Seymour Mender wore that Crown. Seymour Mender earned that Crown. On August 11, at the age of 67, our community lost a generous, selfless and kind person who was a loving husband, father, za…
Condolences are extended to the families of:
Leonora Allen
Josephine Fiksel
Veronica Ava (Vera) Grushman
Etta Karp
Joseph Levy
Fannie Markson
Seymour Mender
Arnon Miller
Gordon Roston
Anita Saslove
Stella Torontow
May their memory be a blessing always.
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