Since its founding in 1979, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has been helping Jewish seniors and their families to navigate the aging process through specialized and directed services tailored to their needs.
Over the years, our team has expanded these services to inclu…
Do you recognize these legendary Ottawa Jewish businesses? Try the quiz to find out! Take a walk down memory lane to see images of the past and guess which business is in each image. Let us know how you did! All photos courtesy of The Ottawa Jewish Archives.
It's time for another Wordle! Try your hand at this edition's fun, seasonally-themed game and let us know how you did. Be sure to share your results on Instagram or Facebook by using the hashtag #JewishOttawa. To play, click here.
Hint: The word is related to a time of year in the Jewish …
Brian Kom, Jewish Equity Instructional Coach for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), reflects on Holocaust Education Month and the meaningful work being done to educate students about the Holocaust.
While the journey toward creating a more inclusive and understanding learning…
As Ottawa’s Jewish community looks ahead to 2025, a meaningful milestone is on the horizon: the completion and dedication of a new Sefer Torah, the first in the city in nearly a decade. The Torah scroll will be officially dedicated on February 16, 2025, in honour…
