Voices

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

On inclusion as a sacred value

“By caring for each other, by looking out for each other, by seriously addressing the needs of each other, we become truly whole, or wholly holy!” writes Rabbi Reuven Bulka. (Ashley Fraser)

Anxiety and dystonia can be troubling for those with Parkinson’s disease

Diana Rachlis says learning to cope with her Parkinson’s disease symptoms has helped her to participate and feel included in community life.

Federation Report: Let’s be ‘Better Together’ on Mitzvah Day

By Leslie Feldman and Mike Klein, Mitzvah Day Co-Chairs

We are thrilled to be co-chairing the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s 14th annual Mitzvah Day event to be held at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) on February 2.

The purpose of this day is two-fold: to play and be active in…