Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Rabbi Zischa Shaps retires as executive director of Torah Day School

Despite retiring as executive director of Torah Day School of Ottawa, Rabbi Zischa Shaps remains actively involved in Jewish education for children and adults in Ottawa. (Matthew Horwood)

New Federation Chair calls for strengthening of Jewish education

Outgoing Federation Chair Hartley Stern receives tokens of appreciation for his service from Past-Chair Linda Kerzner at the Jewish Federation of Ottawa annual general meeting, June 19. (Howard Sandler)

‘Heartfelt giving’ highlighted at inaugural Party with a Purpose

Sarah Caspi, executive director of Jewish Family Services of Ottawa (centre), and Party with a Purpose Co-Chairs Jenny Shinder (left) and Lenora Zelikovitz, gather at the event, May 21. (Howard Sandler)

Foundation AGM hears about Canada’s new cannabis industry

Keynote speaker Bruce Linton addresses the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation AGM, June 6, at the SJCC. (Howard Sandler)

Community members receive Forty Under 40 Awards

(From left) Danya Vered, Joelle Zagury, Jacob Shabinsky and Sender Gordon were among the Forty Under 40 award recipients who gathered, May 29, at the University of Ottawa’s Telfer Executive MBA facility. (Matthew Horwood)