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Getting to know KBI’s new rabbi, Kliel Rose

Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI) recently welcomed Rabbi Kliel Rose, who began his tenure at the synagogue a few weeks ago.

The Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin sat down with Rabbi Rose to learn more about his background, what brought him to Ottawa and his hopes for the congregation.

E-Bulletin: Where a…

Meet Jonathan Gottfried, Beit Tikvah's new rabbi

Jewish Ottawa recently welcomed Rabbi Jonathan Gottfried as the new rabbi of Congregation Beit Tikvah. Rabbi Gottfried arrived from Israel with his wife, Tamar, and their children and has already hit the ground running, leading High Holiday services and building connections with fellow rabbi…

KBI kicks off 10-year anniversary with ‘Open Doors, Living Books’ event

As Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI) celebrates its 10th anniversary, the congregation is looking back on the histories that shaped it while looking ahead.

Kicking off the celebrations on November 8 is Open Doors, Living Books, an interactive event designed to bring congregants and visitors togeth…

CHES: Conversations we cannot afford to ignore

November is Holocaust Education Month, a time to remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, honour survivors and ensure that the lessons of history are never forgotten. This year, the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship (CHES) is hosting two important events that inv…

SJCC Open House Week invites community to explore fitness & culture

The Soloway JCC (SJCC) is inviting the community to discover everything it has to offer at its upcoming Open House Week, taking place from November 1 to 8. From pickleball to the pool, there will be an activity for everyone during the week’s festivities.

While the SJCC’s draw is often its f…