As Jewish students return to classrooms, families are facing the reality of rising antisemitism in schools. To prepare parents, youth, and community members, a national online town hall, hosted this week by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) in partnership with the Jewish Federa…
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa serves as the backbone of Jewish life in the nation’s capital, offering programs, services, and opportunities that strengthen connection, identity, and resilience.
At the heart of this ongoing effort is an essential yet often understated force: volunteers…
In his new role as the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Community Relationship Coordinator, Amos Bitzan brings a unique blend of scholarly expertise, administrative experience, and a passion for Jewish life.
Formerly a professor of Jewish history with a decade of academic work under his b…
Bringing our partner region close to home, Rabbi Orit Rozenblit, founder of Poteach Shearim in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, is spending the next month in Ottawa with the Temple Israel community, helping deepen ties between Canadian Jews and our friends in Israel’s North. This ongoing relationshi…
Antisemitism has reached record-high levels in recent years, and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is working hard to curtail its spread both locally and nationally.
With Tuesday’s (July 15) concerning report that now confirms the stark increase in antisemitic incidents in Ontario school…
