Voices

Submissions from members of our community. (Archived columns from Bulletin columnists).

How good is your Yiddish? Take the quiz to find out!

Do you think you have what it takes to ace this Yiddish quiz? Test your knowledge and find out where you stand, whether you know only "a bissel" or "a sakh." Click here to play now: Yiddish Quiz

Reflections and hopes for the New Year

Adam Silver reflects with gratitude and looks ahead with excitement as the Jewish Federation of Ottawa launches its new strategic plan.

It’s now been over a year since I began serving as President and CEO of Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation. It’s also b…

Try our seasonally-themed Rosh Hashanah Wordle!

It's time for another Wordle!

This week's answer is related to the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Hint: It has to do with something sweet we eat during the holiday!

Give it your best shot and share your answer with us!

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The many faces of resilience

Jodi Green, Advocacy and Interfaith Relations Specialist at the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, recently returned from an adult Birthright Volunteer trip with her husband, Cantor Jason Green. What she found was a country transformed — not just by time, but by the deep scars and quiet strength…

Try our seasonally-themed Yiddish Wordle!

Want a way to practise your Yiddish? Look no further than our Wordle! This week's answer is related to summer. Give it your best shot and share the answer with us if you got it! Click here to play now