Voices

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

A View from the Bleachers: Achieving Jewish and democratic values

By Rabbi Steven Garten

The most recent election in Israel, the third in less than 12 months, offered a clear window into Israeli voting patterns. The voters’ preferences are ossified. The results of each election have changed very little. A small shift in votes provides an additional seat…

Focus on Fitness: Will exercise reduce risks of colds, flu or coronavirus?

By Gloria Schwartz

Are you concerned about catching a cold, flu or the novel coronavirus? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses “are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases” such as serious respiratory…

From the Editor: The Bulletin website and other updates

Bulletin website, Israeli election, IHRA defintion of antisemitism.

Federation Report: A legacy is forever – create yours today

By Lawrence Weinstein, Chair, Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation

With the official launch of the Life & Legacy program this month, our community is entering a new era of philanthropy. The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation is proud to host this program uniting 14 key community organization…

From the Pulpit: It may be Purim, but take off your mask!

As we celebrate with spirit the festival of Purim, let us nurture our Jewish essence and take note of the concern that we must give to affirming our Jewish identities with pride.