Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Meet Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg: Temple Israel’s new spiritual leader

Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg, the new spiritual leader of Temple Israel.

Avi Marcovitz: new head of Jewish studies at Ottawa Jewish Community School

Avi Marcovitz, the new head of Jewish studies at OJCS, is excited to return to Canada after stints in the United States and Israel.

Volunteers have DNA swabbed at SJCC for possible stem cell donations

Jewish Federation of Ottawa Vice-President of Community Building Sarah Beutel (centre) with volunteers Joan Panich (left) and Robert Taylor of the Ottawa Chapter of the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society, who assisted Canadian Blood Services during the stem cell registry drive, July 24, at…

Elon Gold to headline Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual Campaign Kickoff

An observant Jew, Elon Gold says much of his humour is powered by his Judaism.

Counsellors bring Israeli flavour to Camp B’nai Brith

(From left) Iris Fainberg, Liam Afota and Nitzan Haviv are three of the 17 young Israelis enjoying the summer while working as counsellors at Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa. (Matthew Horwood)