Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

‘All of us were created in God’s image’

On a visit to Ottawa during Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month, Ora Horn Prouser discussed lessons the Bible teaches on disability awareness and inclusion.

Andrea Freedman: ‘Think big and take bold actions’

Andrea Freedman discusses bold new initiatives to help ensure the future vitality of Jewish Ottawa.

Klez 13: Music and dancing in support of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank

By Paul Adler and Irwin Brodo -- For Klez 13

Klez 13, the 13th annual klezmer show in support of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank, will be held Sunday, April 5, 3 to 5 pm, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC).

UPDATE (March 15): Klez 13 has been postponed until the fall. The new tentat…

Rekindling memories of special life experiences

Residents enjoy the life-like mechanical pets in the park-like Comfort Therapy room at Hillel Lodge. (Louise Rachlis)

Mitzvah Day: ‘My favourite day of the year’

Ottawa Redblacks mascot Big Joe shares a moment with a group of Mitzvah Day participants, February 2, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. (Howard Sandler)