PJ Library grant helps Ottawa families connect and celebrate

Imagine getting reimbursed just for having fun with other Jewish families. Thanks to PJ Library’s “Get Together” grant, Ottawa parents can turn Hanukkah hangouts, Shabbat dinners, or even a low-key parents’ night out into opportunities to build community and get $100 back while doing…

Ottawa artists and athletes invited on P2G mission to Israel

There is an exciting opportunity next May for Ottawa-based artists and athletes to travel to Israel and build connections with Canadian and Israeli peers through a week of collaboration and learning, made possible thanks to the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Partnership2Gether (P2G) program…

From sfinge to kugel: Federation staff's favourite Hanukkah recipes

Meet Federation's newest Board members

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Board of Directors is a dynamic, evolving group of 14 dedicated community leaders. With new members joining each year, it can sometimes be challenging to keep track of who is currently serving and how this volunteer leadership shapes our collective future.…

Interfaith event at Algonquin College teaches students about Judaism

An important interfaith initiative took place earlier this week at Algonquin College, where Hillel Ottawa invited the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Advocacy and Interfaith Relations Specialist Jodi Green to lead a campus-wide conversation. 

While Hillel is known for its role as a Jewish …