Federation Report: Let’s unite virtually and build a stronger community
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By Lyon and Cybele Hamburg – Co-Chairs – Annual Campaign event Without question, it is fair to say that the Jewish Federation of Ottawa Annual Campaign event this year being restructured…
Guest Column: ‘I hope to keep making you proud’
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When the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation held its annual general meeting online on June 4, it was announced that Carleton University journalism student Shaked Karabelnicoff is this year’s…
Meet Rabbi Daniel Mikelberg: Temple Israel’s new spiritual leader
He earned his bachelor of science degree in biopsychology at the University of British Columbia, but soon realized he wanted to focus on a “different type of healing.” He began studies at…
‘Jewish Indigenous relations through creative arts’ event at Temple Israel
An upcoming weekend of activities at Temple Israel, December 10 and 11, will focus on how creative arts contribute to reconciliation through a Jewish lens. Since 2018, Temple Israel Ottawa’s…
The Greenberg Families Library has gone digital
Commuters, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone who loves to multitask can immerse themselves in captivating stories narrated by talented voices, enhancing their joy of reading while connecting…
Embracing technology for virtual simchas in 2020 -- and beyond
“So, we set a date, and planned to have our simcha online.” The couple used an online software rather than a video teleconference program to “keep the focus on us,” said Timbo. Guests could…
G.J. Cooper award winners -- where are they now?
I’ve always been involved, but this scholarship provided a foundation for my community involvement to grow.” In 2013, Michael Kent had applied and been accepted to a Masters in Library…
Celebrating the Black Jewish experience
The relationships, the deeper connections are what’s important to focus on.” The event and the efforts surrounding the two communities also tie closely to the United Nations international…
Poll finds American Jews set to vote overwhelmingly for Joe Biden
vice-president, has made Trump’s record on bigotry a central focus of his overall campaign and particularly of his Jewish campaign. Biden launched his campaign in April 2019 saying that he…
A View from the Bleachers: Achieving Jewish and democratic values
They cannot support the policies of the Israeli government and consequently they do not have a focus for their desired support of the State of Israel. At times such as these, it is useful to…
Jewish day school graduates hold key to our Jewish future
Through Generations Trust, donors are reducing the financial burden of school fees for middle-income families, while increasing the financial sustainability of day schools and allowing the…
Bite-size acts of kindness for first-ever Mitzvah Days of Summer
We can give them that day, with a focus on the more charitable aspects of mitzvahs. It’s important for us for the kids to have that.” Plus, Peters says, these days they’re always looking for…
Tamir launches community-wide disabilities survey
Following Tamir’s focus groups, held earlier this year with the aim to develop their strategic plan, Tamir is now inviting the Ottawa Jewish community to fill out their Ottawa Wide Community…
One year after Poway attack, Lori Gilbert-Kaye remembered
“But we know our focus must be on the future, on becoming better people and better Jews.” He thanked the first responders, law enforcement and medical professionals, as well as local leaders,…
Klez 13: Music and dancing in support of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank
Their focus is on traditional klezmer dance music such as bulgars, shers, horas and waltzes. The members include Ernie Brodo (mandolin), Fred Brown (bass), Eric Elkin (flute), Alison James…
Giving back to community and how Federation is “here for good”
For this Campaign, Federation has identified two main areas of focus to help secure our community’s future and ongoing recovery. Firstly, we are supporting our most vulnerable. Many people…