Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

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)

Barbara Farber becomes honorary lieutenant-colonel of Cameron Highlanders

Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel Barbara Farber stands in front of the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa regimental colours at the Cartier Square Drill Hall.

A great summer at Ottawa’s Jewish summer camps

Israeli counsellor Liam Afota, one of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s 2018-2019 shinshinim (second from left), with a group of boys preparing to go boating at Camp B’nai Brith of Ottawa. Ottawa Redblacks players Corey Tindal and Johnathan Rose play a game of touch football with…