A lot has changed in 90 years - Past chair Sol Shinder

This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, the Federation is embarking on a series of year-long initiatives about our shared journey. 
Among the initiatives are regular articles delving into our history, including colum…

Israeli Performances at the Soloway JCC

by Ella Dagan

The Soloway Jewish Community Centre was full of laughter recently as Israeli stand-up comedian Miki Geva took centre stage with his all-Hebrew show, co-sponsored by the Vered Israel Cultural and Educational Program, the Soloway JCC, Jewish Federation of Ottawa Jewish Experienc…

Vision of an Accessible Jewish Community Garden: Benefits and Possibilities

By Dr. Madelaine Werier

I affectionately call my time spent in nature, my “vitamin N”. It is replenishing, grounding, and as essential as any other nutrient for my wellbeing. Getting my daily dose is a literal and figurative breath of fresh air! For city dwellers like me, urban communit…

There’s a new mohel in town – Dr. Allan Shefrin

Dr. Allan Shefrin has worked for 13 years as a pediatric emergency department doctor at Ottawa Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). Having taken the step to commit to volunteering for the Jewish community and to raising his children Jewish (they both attend the Ottawa Jewish Comm…

Ottawa-area schools welcome Jewish culture

Amid the increasing challenges of antisemitism, we are pleased to highlight the experiences of inclusion taking place in our public, Catholic and secular private schools. Throughout the National Capital Region, parents, caregivers, and administrators are being invited to share insights into …