Encampment at University of Ottawa: A Hillel Ottawa perspective

The E-Bulletin met with Jamie Sweigman, Hillel Ottawa Director, to learn more about how the anti-Israel protest is affecting Jewish life on campus, and how Hillel Ottawa is supporting Jewish students through this difficult time.

EB: How have the Jewish students been impacted by the encampme…

Federation plays historic role in defending Jews worldwide

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, the Federation is embarking on a series of year-long initiatives about our shared journey. Among the initiatives are monthly articles from past leadership and those that delve i…

Kosher Korner: Passover Edition 2024

Canada’s Rabbi: New biography of Rabbi Reuven Bulka Z"L

Rikki Ash has always known her beloved grandfather was a special person. She knew that he had lived a life of purpose and made everyday count. In her new book, Canada’s Rabbi: The Life and legacy of Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Ash presents a biography of Rabbi Bulka z”l through the lens of Vikto…

Scholarships created to honour the life of Adi Vital-Kaploun z"l

Adi Vital-Kaploun was a brilliant, shining light, a wonderful mother, wife, daughter, athlete and a scholar. She enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball, and was a dancer and saxophone player. 

Tragically, her precious life was cut short during the terror attack by Hamas on October 7…