‘Jewish pride is a revolution’ — Ben Freeman to speak in Ottawa
This is a multi-generational movement.” While Freeman has been a Holocaust educator for more than a decade, it was during Britain’s Corbyn Labour Jew-hate crisis that his focus really turned…
Book Review: ‘The present is a slippery place to explore’
My focus is on current affairs and on the immediate future of human societies. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and most important choices? What should we…
From the Editor: Fighting hate crimes in Ottawa – and online
Our Security and Intelligence Section (SIS) can offer investigative support to the GAS investigators during an investigation [into a crime] which is motivated by hate or extremism.” And in…
Welcoming Brittany Silver to the Federation team
Silver is the new Community Engagement Specialist and will focus her work on young adults (formally called Emerging Generations), newcomers, and volunteers. EB: What will be your primary…
Jewish Journeys – Connecting seniors to the Jewish community
Please read those articles at the highlighted links. The remaining two programs focus on bringing community to seniors, reducing isolation, and addressing various needs in older age. Hillel…
What does Campaign 2023 have in store?
In addition, I always look forward to the annual conversations with my “regular” donors as well! EB: What are the key focus areas of the campaign this year? ES: The Campaign always…
Welcome to New Hillel Ottawa Staff
We have already noticed students are excited to meet one another and we are thrilled to see how the Hillel community on campus will grow with our guidance. How many Jewish students are on the…
The Teens have reasons for JOY
With a renewed focus on outreach and engagement, these initiatives aim to not only expand their reach among youth but also to cultivate and nourish the budding Jewish identities within our…
Modern Mishpocha: ‘How do we raise good kids?’
Now, seeing as this is Modern Mishpocha, let’s focus on the Jewish part, which I suspect you can all relate to. It’s strange, isn’t it? If you’re a white Jew then you are privileged and…
Ottawa’s Jewish day schools prepare to reopen
“In every aspect, we’ve looked at the best practices and protocols in terms of keeping everyone safe.” Rabbi Perton says the protocols have been arrived at after extensive consultations with…
Hidden histories: Liberation 75, The Light of Days focus on untold stories
Hidden histories: Liberation 75, The Light of Days focus on untold stories.
Presenting Holocaust Education Month during a pandemic
Zikaron BaSalon events typically occur on the eve of Yom HaShoah Memorial Day on 27 Nissan in tens of thousands of homes and communities in Israel and abroad. Adhering to the traditional…
AGMs mark community achievements, honour leadership, and volunteers
The Women’s Collective Philanthropy Grant went to Jen Perzow for her workshops on resilience for women with a focus on self-care. To learn more about Foundation’s awards and grants, please…
Celebrating our connection to Israel through Partnership2Gether (P2G)
The decision to focus on junior high students relies on the understanding that Grade 8-9 students’ study routine was harmed the most as a result of the pandemic. The main goals of the project…
Advocating against antisemitism into 2023
It is also imperative that we address antisemitism in schools through education to teach our children and youth equality and promote human rights for all individuals.” While these statements…
From the Pulpit: Kehillat Beth Israel invests in community
Visit this link to see all of the times and locations for the shofar blowings on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. As so many will need to observe Sukkot from home and may not be able to…