In remembrance of Yom Hashoah, the E-Bulletin met with a Holocaust survivor to hear her story of survival and thriving in our community. For Dora Goldman, it was through synagogue music that she found her place before and after the war.
Dora Goldman (nee Neumann) never felt like she belong…
During this time of increased hate and antisemitism, there are two community members who have been working for the past 14 years to break down stereotypes and help students see that there is more the unites us than divides. Their work is even more meaningful now.
For more than 30 years, the Eisenbergs have been fundraising and supporting projects to improve the lives of children in Ottawa and in Israel. They are sharing their story now in hopes of inspiring others: ‘Who would not like to see a sick or traumatized child’s face light up after getti…
Little did we realize when our son, Jeffrey, married Sharon Szmuilowicz in August 2008, that we would find ourselves visiting China nine months later as a family and visiting all our ancestral homes.
My family comes from the village of Sui Nam, Toi San district, Gua…
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 monthly articles delving into our history, including columns…
