Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

Shinshinim thank Ottawa for a great year

Shinshinim Inbar Haimovich (left) and Liam Afota, standing between the Canadian and Israeli flags at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre, say their year in Ottawa has been “an honour” and “a lifetime experience.” (Matthew Horwood)

Louis Kardish reminisces about Rideau Bakery

Louis Kardish speaks with the Ottawa Jewish Bulletin in his Rideau Bakery office at 1666 Bank Street. (Matthew Horwood)

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)