‘The forgotten victims’ — Pink Triangle Legacies explores LGBTQ+ history

The symbol of the pink triangle was originally intended as one of shame used in Nazi Germany concentration camps to distinguish those imprisoned as gay men. The story of the symbol, LGBTQ+ survivors, and the “forgotten” victims of the Holocaust is told in Dr. Jake Newsome’s new book, P…

Federation welcomes (back) Rena Garshowitz

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is excited to welcome Rena Garshowitz back into the fold as the new Vice President of Operations. Garshowitz previously served as Federation’s Event Planner and Sponsorship Coordinator before being promoted to the position of Campaign Manager. For the last f…

Rise Up Ottawa! event promises to celebrate culture, combat antisemitism

In the past year, the Jewish community of Ottawa has experienced a disturbing rise in antisemitism, particularly in public schools. In response, award-winning teacher and local activist Lisa Levitan has organized Rise Up Ottawa! The event is a grassroots movement focused on combatting discri…

iWalk app and pre-iWalk tours will guide Holocaust Monument visitors

iWalk app and pre-iWalk tours will guide Holocaust Monument visitors 

The Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) is developing a new smartphone app to help guide visitors at the National Holocaust Monument. 

Called iWalk, the app (available in 2024) will educate students, …

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