Jewish Public Servants Network working for antisemitism training, awareness

Since last May, a Facebook group for Jewish public servants has been slowly growing, recently topping 200 members. Created by Jonathan Greenberg, the Jewish Public Servants Network is now managed by a volunteer steering committee and seeks to ensure antisemitism and the needs of Jews are ref…

A Mohel, a Dragon Boat drummer & a community leader: Meet Lisa Rosenkrantz

Ottawa’s Jewish community is lucky enough to have one of only three female mohels in Canada — Lisa Rosenkrantz, who was recently honoured with the Award of Merit from the Ontario College of Family Physicians. 

Rosenkrantz, who’s been in Ottawa since 1981, became a mohel about 25 year…

‘Take the poor into your home’ — housing project follows Jewish tradition

Photo: The Haven community, one of Levine's projects at the Multifaith Housing Initiative

Most of Barbara Levine’s career was spent in international development and relations — now she’s “special kind” of property developer, volunteering with the Multifaith Housing Initiative, a p…

New advocacy role comes as community faces rise in antisemitic acts

 Earlier this week, Ottawa Police Services reported that a homophobic message was spray-painted on one wall of the courthouse on Elgin Street, while a swastika was painted on the provincial government sign out front. This is just one recent example of antisemitism and hate-related graffiti …

Holocaust history through film

The purpose of Holocaust Education Month, which is November, is to teach the lessons and legacy of the Holocaust with the goal of promoting tolerance, compassion, courage and wisdom in human relations.

To help provide more tools and touchpoints, The Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin has compiled a l…