Celebrating volunteers for National Volunteer Week

Volunteers are central to the success of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. Without their generous commitment of energy and time, Federation would not be able to function. From the dedicated team of canvassers who raise funds for the Annual Campaign and the passionate and engaged members of Fe…

Community comes together to support Ukraine refugees

In an incredible display of community unity and compassion close to 200 people expressed the sentiment: “Hineni, here I am” by joining a workshop last week hosted by Jewish Family Services (JFS) and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa to learn how they can help Ukraine refugees.

“The news…

Ukraine update and how you can help

The situation in Ukraine is creating devastating humanitarian consequences for millions, and is quickly becoming one of the largest refugee crises of this century. The Jewish Federation of Ottawa and Jewish Family Services are appealing to community members who can lend their time and energy…

New community award recognizes outstanding professionals

The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is excited to launch a new award that recognizes an outstanding professional in the community. 

The Jewish Communal Professional Leadership Award seeks to recognize a person who is dedicated to advancing an exceptional quality of Jewish life in Ottawa. Nomin…

Learning about Inuit with First Peoples Group

The Ottawa Jewish community was welcomed last week to the second of three Indigenous Awareness Training sessions by Charlotte Qamaniq, who introduced herself in Inuktitut, the Inuit language.

“Unfortunately because of how dominant English is I nearly lost my language growing up,” she sa…