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…
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…
Do you have a story to tell about growing up Jewish in Canada? This year, there is a new opportunity to talk about your heritage as part of the Canadian Jewish Life Writing Project, an ongoing annual initiative that encourages people across the country to document their personal stories.
Ottawa has a long history of competing in the Maccabiah Games in Israel. Often referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” it is a time when diaspora Jews and Israelis gather to compete in a variety of athletic challenges, ranging from gymnastics to track and field to hockey.
The Dorot Legacy Reception took place at the end of May, connecting the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s various donor societies for an evening of celebration, connection, and learning.
The purpose of the evening is two-fold: to honour a person who has made a monumental impact on Ottawa’s Jewi…
