Bringing communities together through education

The Vered Jewish Canadian Studies Program at the University of Ottawa has announced an exciting new course for the Winter semester: Introduction to Jewish Canadian Studies (JCS 2301), taught by Dr. Jesse Toufexis.

This course offers an in-depth exploration of Canada’s Jewish community and…

Introducing Eriel Ben-Gal: PJ Library's new coordinator

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is excited to welcome Eriel Ben-Gal as the new coordinator for PJ Library, one of its cornerstone programs. PJ Library provides free, high-quality Jewish-themed books and resources to families with young children, fostering Jewish learning and connection.

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Introducing Ethan Rode: Federation’s new Comms and Social Media Specialist

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is thrilled to introduce Ethan Rode, the new Communications and Social Media Specialist. Federation is dedicated to fostering a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Ottawa, and Ethan’s role is pivotal in enhancing engagement both online and through the Ott…

March of the Living: A student’s experience

In 2023, Ottawa resident Talia Gitter, who was then in Grade 11, participated in the March of the Living, an annual educational program that brings individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel to study the history of the Holocaust and to examine the roots of prejudice, intolerance,…

Honouring a decade of campus care: Dorothy Stern

"I’m so glad you’re back in Ottawa. How would you like to be the chair of Hillel Ottawa?” was the conversation Dorothy Stern had with then-president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Andrea Freedman.

Stern and her husband, Hartley, (former chair of the Board of Directors for…