The Jewish Federation of Ottawa serves as the backbone of Jewish life in the nation’s capital, offering programs, services, and opportunities that strengthen connection, identity, and resilience.
At the heart of this ongoing effort is an essential yet often understated force: volunteers…
In his new role as the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Community Relationship Coordinator, Amos Bitzan brings a unique blend of scholarly expertise, administrative experience, and a passion for Jewish life.
Formerly a professor of Jewish history with a decade of academic work under his b…
Bringing our partner region close to home, Rabbi Orit Rozenblit, founder of Poteach Shearim in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, is spending the next month in Ottawa with the Temple Israel community, helping deepen ties between Canadian Jews and our friends in Israel’s North. This ongoing relationshi…
Antisemitism has reached record-high levels in recent years, and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa is working hard to curtail its spread both locally and nationally.
With Tuesday’s (July 15) concerning report that now confirms the stark increase in antisemitic incidents in Ontario school…
Jewish Ottawa is teeming with good ideas. That’s why the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Microgrant program exists: to breathe life into your event and program ideas and help them be successful.
Starting this year, the Federation’s Microgrants committee is proud to launch a new initiati…
