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Mishloach Manot packages spread joy and connection across Ottawa

Earlier this week, Jewish communities around the world celebrated Purim, a holiday marked by joy, generosity, and acts of kindness. One of its most beloved traditions is the giving of mishloach manot, festive food packages shared with friends, neighbours, and those who may need a reminder th…

Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation commits $50 million to Tel Hai University

The Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation has announced a historic $50 million donation to Tel Hai University, marking one of the largest philanthropic investments ever made in Israel’s Galilee Panhandle.

For Ottawa’s Jewish community, this investment carries particular significance. The Galile…

Living Jewishly at Tamir: Inclusion in action

Tamir, a beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, serves people of all backgrounds with developmental disabilities while also embracing Jewish culture and values. This work is guided by a team of caring professionals who seek to provide dignity and a loving environment for all …

OJCS announces new head of school

Last month, the Ottawa Jewish Community School (OJCS) announced the appointment of its new Head of School, Dr. Laura Segall.

Dr. Segall will assume the role in July 2026, in time for the 2026–2027 academic year. She brings decades of Jewish educational leadership experience, most recently…

Ottawa Jewish Archives exhibit welcomes 50,000 visitors to Queen’s Park

An exhibit highlighting the rich Jewish history of Ottawa’s ByWard Market reached an impressive milestone at the Ontario Legislative Building in Queen’s Park, welcoming more than 50,000 visitors between May and December 2025.

Curated by Teigan Goldsmith Hitsman, Archivist at the Ottawa …