Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Temple Israel’s Ranit Braun honoured for excellence in Jewish education

Ranit Braun, seen at Temple Israel with husband Jason Demorest and son Gibby, follows in the footsteps of her mother, Sheli Braun, as Ottawa recipient of the North American Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education. (Matthew Horwood)

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)