A depth, persistence and breadth of caring shared across all backgrounds

Ron Prehogan shares how the rabbi was famous for going the extra mile for others in a way that often left people shaking their heads.

Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka z’l was a great person, the likes of which most of us have never known. Rabbi Berel Wein’s commentary on Pirkei Avos (5/21) is …

A man undisturbed by the forces of nature

Irving and Sheila Osterer share memories of their family’s long-time connection to the rabbi from life milestones to days spent on a baseball diamond.

We are deeply honoured to share accounts of our family’s close connection with Rabbi Bulka, z”l.

We fully expect the phone to ring an…

A friendship that continues to fill my heart and nurture my soul

Leiba Metz shares how the rabbi’s powerful impact influenced her entire life and how he will always be a beautiful shining light.

“Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replac…

Craving a salty snack? Try the new kosher Doritos

One of the main non-kosher ingredients that causes issues with many items like chips and Doritos is cheese. The problem there is the rennet, which most commonly is from a meat source and thus makes the cheese made with it unkosher.

So when the kosher Doritos started popping up at Loblaws an…

Inclusion changed with COVID

by Risa Plotnick

Our community has been talking about the need and value of including all members of the Jewish community for years. Amazing steps have been taken and regular progress has been made. Shelly Christensen visited our community, Jewish Federation of Ottawa awarded grants to the …