Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

PJ Library's book kits to bring Jewish culture to Ottawa classrooms

To help spark more meaningful conversations about Jews and Judaism across Ottawa, PJ Library, a program of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, is launching a new educational outreach initiative later this year: educator book kits for classrooms.

These educator book kits, curated by PJ Library …

New Ottawa collective promotes dialogue and action against antisemitism

When Ottawa educators Jessica Shulman and Jennifer Glassman returned from the Binat HaLev educators’ mission to Israel last year (read the E-Bulletin story here), they were profoundly moved by what they had seen and learned. Inspired by the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s advocacy work and…

Introducing Hineni: Recognizing Jewish Ottawa's countless volunteers

Every week, you’ll find Sarah juggling her full-time job, family commitments, and a packed calendar of community activities. One evening she’s calling donors for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Annual Community Campaign; another, she’s helping set up chairs at an event at her synag…

New learning opportunities this Holocaust Education Month

To mark Holocaust Education Month this November, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is collaborating with its partners at school boards, synagogues, and embassies for programs across the city.

Connecting school-aged children to learning about the antisemitic incitement and persecution that led…

J-Fellows program builds leadership and connection for young adults

This year’s J-Fellows program, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s premier leadership initiative for young adults, promises to offer meaningful connections and new professional experiences for emerging leaders in the community.

As Young Adult and Newcomer Engagement Associate Oren Baray s…