With life opening up, many Ottawans are anxious to go and do some exploring. Here a few ideas from the Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin for some easy getaways.
Perth
If you’re looking for a unique mix of pretty and historic, Perth — just about an hour’s drive from Ottawa — is your next day…
The Daily Show’s John Stewart called it the ‘Thin Jew Line’ in a 2011 comedy sketch — but in reality, an Eruv (and in particular the 50-plus kilometre Ottawa Community Eruv) is a vital piece of the community for Orthodox or traditional Jews to observe Shabbat.
In short, an Eruv is b…
Photo: From left, Avi Bulka, (Rabbi Bulka's grandson), Shmuel Bulka (his son), and Rabbi Bulka enjoy a Senators hockey game in November 2019.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague, mentor and "Canada's Rabbi," Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka Z”L leaves behind a legacy of …
Photo: Glenna Gosewich recently donated a portion of her liver to save another person's life. Glenna has donated blood 106 times and plasma 13 times. In the full photo below, she is shown holding plasma she donated at the Héma Québec clinic last June.
(Photo credit: Michelle Valberg)
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There’s nothing better than that perfect summer read. Whether you’re stretched out in the backyard under a tree, snug in a front porch swing, or sprawled out on the beach — it’s always better with a good book.
We asked a few community members for their recommendations of what to rea…
