Jewish Ottawa

Local news and updates on the Jewish community of Ottawa.

New J-Fellows+ program takes young adult leadership to the next level

Young adults who previously participated in the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s J-Fellows leadership program have an exciting opportunity to keep the momentum up with the new J-Fellows+ program. 

Starting later this fall, an inaugural cohort of past J-Fellows participants will be selected to …

Sport, friendship and Jewish pride at the JCC Maccabi Games

For three Ottawa-area teens, the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games not only served as a chance to compete in their favourite sport but also provided them a unique opportunity to connect with other Jews their age through common interests.

This summer, the Games were held in Toronto and Kansas City and …

Ottawa’s Ryan Naroditsky makes waves in sprint kayaking

Ottawa’s Ryan Naroditsky is a rising star in Canada’s sprint kayaking scene. As he continues to train, his eyes are on representing Ottawa and Canada on the world stage.

Naroditsky, originally from Montreal, has always been involved in sports. Whether it was soccer, jujitsu, swimming, or sp…

Ottawa’s Mark Berlin shares why Jews need to stand up in public spaces

After eight years on the Board of Trustees of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, our national museum dedicated to advancing dignity, equality, and fundamental freedoms. Ottawa-based human rights lawyer and former federal public servant Mark Berlin made the decision to publicly resign from…

Federation celebrates Community Service Award winners at AGM

Last month, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa celebrated some of the people making a huge difference in the community by awarding Community Service Awards in three categories. Honouring volunteerism, young adult engagement, and professional leadership, these awards are about recognizing the re…