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Support for Israelis Sheltering in Ottawa
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is working with Jewish partner organizations to help Israelis – including individuals, families, and seniors, who are sheltering in Ottawa during this crisis. Together with Jewish Family Services and others, we are assessing needs on an individual basis and providing access to a network of programs and supports including childcare, schooling, programs for seniors, counselling, and food security.
Please fill out this survey to get started.
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Become a Jewish Community Advocate
Jewish community advocates play a vital role in representing and advancing the interests, concerns, and well-being of the Jewish community.
The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is seeking advocates to combat antisemitism and to support Israel.
Please fill in this form to help us identify your area of interest and we will reach out to you with a toolkit.
| Crisis Counselling: Jewish Family Services is providing Single session counselling services for those who are struggling with the impacts of the terror attacks and war in Israel. Visit here. | For children: How to talk about war, and reassure, visit here. | Be vigilant: In case of an emergency, your first call should always be 9-1-1. For non-emergent threats, please call the Ottawa Police Services PS non-emergency line at (613) 236-1222 or open an online case here. | |
Combatting Antisemitism:
Resources and incident reporting in schools and on university campuses, visit here.
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For Staff working in the Jewish community
(Jewish and non-Jewish):
Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) is offering virtual support groups. They are open to all staff working in the Jewish communal organizations. Membership in the NJHSA is not necessary.
Link to learn more
| MicroGRANTS are available | |
Federation may be able to provide funding for your program. Any organization or individual may apply for up to $2,500 ($1,800 for technology ask) in funding for local events, activities and programs including those in support of Israel.
Apply here
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Unity Shabbat for Israel
Jewish Federations, ADL, AJC
This Shabbat, November 17-18
Join Jews around the country to come together this weekend for a Shabbat of Unity. We ask that all Jews light a memorial candle in honour of those who were murdered in Israel and those who have sacrificed their lives fighting for the Jewish State. We also suggest that you light an extra pair of Shabbat candles, that you recite prayers for Israel and the hostages, and that you end Shabbat by reciting Psalm 121.
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Mindfulness For Anxious Jews
Healing with Hannah via Zoom
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Monday, November 20, 2023
9 am
FREE Drop in Group on Zoom
Join a supportive space where you can connect with others who want to learn skills to calm the nervous system. (Ages 18+)
Zoom Meeting ID: 895 0815 5332
Passcode: PEACE
Contact: healingwithhannah@gmail.com
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Deidre Butler: Keeping Canadian Campuses Safe for Jewish Faculty and Students
Kehillat Beth Israel
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
7:00pm
$36 per person
1400 Coldrey Avenue
Dr. Deidre Butler is the Director of the Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies and as Associate Professor specializing in Jewish Studies in the Religion program at Carleton University's College of Humanities. She teaches in the areas of modern Judaism, antisemitism and the Holocaust, gender and sexuality. She is the co-founder of the Network of Engaged Canadian Academics (NECA) which supports faculty in combating antisemitism, defending academic freedom, and protecting Jewish identity of Canadian campuses.
Register here
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Trivia Night Fundraiser!
Ottawa Jewish Community School, Kehillat Beth Israel
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Saturday, November 25, 2023
7:30 pm
Soloway JCC, 31 Nadolny Sachs Private
Join a Trivia Night Fundraiser with proceeds going to Givat Haviva, an institution in central Israel that's currently housing 260 displaced Israelis. The centre provides people with a place to live, food, and activities, especially for the kids, to help them feel some sense of normalcy. As well as mental health services by volunteer specialists. Register here.
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Challah Bake
Kehillat Beth Israel
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Sunday, November 26, 2023
3:30 - 5:30pm
1400 Coldrey Avenue
During these difficult times, we need each other more than ever. In that spirit, we invite you to come to a gathering where we will bake Challah and write letters to send our love and support to Israel. We will provide all the necessary ingredients to make Challah, which you can take home to bake. Our letters will be sent to our sister congregation Netzach Yisrael in Ashkelon and to IDF soldiers.
Register here
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Together Shabbat
Ottawa Torah Centre
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Friday, December 1, 2023
5:45pm
OTC - 111 Lamplighters Drive
Join Ottawa Torah Centre for a delicious gourmet dinner in a warm and elegant atmosphere as we united and strengthen each other. A celebration of Jewish identity with uplifting and inspiring messages.
Register here
| Run for their Lives - Ottawa | |
Weekly on Sunday, early afternoon
Alternating between Westboro and Alta Vista locations
Our goal is to join together and run or walk for 18 minutes, once a week while the hostages are still in captivity.
To Register email Stacy Goldstein or Serdj Toporov
Please refer to the following for more information
Run for their Lives
Ottawa Facebook Page
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Collecting Supplies and Essentials for Israel
Federation CJA
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As the war continues, many of us are looking for ways to show our support and solidarity with our Israeli family. The Jewish Federation of Ottawa is supporting this initiative from Federation CJA in Montreal. There is an urgent need for 300 rain jackets and rain pants.
Donated items will be delivered directly to the thousands of families affected by the war in Israel.
Please send new items from the attached list or purchased through the following sites.
Israel Collection: Items List
Amazon
If you choose to purchase items on your own, please ship to:
Federation CJA - Israel Relief Collection
5151 Cote-Ste-Catherine
Montreal, QC H3W 1M6
| SAR-EL CANADA: Canadian Volunteers For Israel | |
December 3, 2023, or later
Israel
A SAR-EL work program includes:
Free accommodation on the army base you are assigned to, Sunday morning through to noon, Thursday. Free kosher meals, work uniforms, lectures, and possible guided trips,
Plus immense satisfaction for helping Israel.
Learn more here.
| Since October 7, volunteers across Israel have been providing crucial assistance to those affected by the war, showcasing Israeli and Jewish resilience. Due to the high demand for volunteer work in Israel, Masa has created a new volunteer initiative, a six-week volunteer program in Israel, turning your compassion into action. Find out more and apply here | Visit this Facebook page to learn about how to shop to support Israel page. Please join and share within your personal and professional networks. We are curating a list of Jewish-owned business. If you know of any post the details on the page. | |
Daily webinars on timely issues
The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI)
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Every Sunday to Thursday
11-11:30 am ET
Institute is hosting daily webinars, sponsored by Jewish Federations and the Jewish Agency. A rotating team of analysts of Israeli military affairs, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Israel’s political system, and the country’s diverse society will speak.
Join here.
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Rapid Response Legal Task Force
CIJA
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We need lawyers ready to be involved and to work to face the onslaught on antisemitism we are seeing.
CIJA’s Legal Task Force is already active. If you have time and expertise, please consider joining one of the following groups
• Labour/Employment/Human rights
• Criminal
• Not-for-profits/charities
• Campus
• Constitutional/Administrative
• Immigration
• Professional Regulation
• Schools (Primary and secondary)
• Legal Research
• International law
Please identify which team(s) you can contribute to and send us an email at LTF-War@CIJA.ca or contact Adam Dodek to let us know.
If none of the teams present a clear selection, please don’t hesitate to send us an email and volunteer. Varied skills are welcomed and needed.
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Advocate for Israeli Hostages
Canadian Red Cross
Jewish Federations worldwide are joining an urgent campaign for transparency on hostage welfare with the Red Cross. International law grants the Red Cross visitation rights to hostages, yet access has been denied, constituting a war crime.
Help us demand action by flooding the Red Cross with messages advocating for our abducted loved ones. Amplify the call to "Bring Them Home" by sending a pre-drafted message to the Red Cross and standing together in this critical cause. Take action here.
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There are many children in Israel who are displaced and don't have warm clothing. Please donate PJs for children ages 0-18 between November 6 - 17.
PJs collected will be sent to Kibbutz Maigav Am Hazafon
Contact Hili for the drop-off location.
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Meal support for Israeli families
relocating to Ottawa
Ten Yad
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Ten Yad is offering meal and other support to Israeli families relocating to Ottawa who have been directly impacted by the war. As well, they are offering support to any family whose spouse is returning to Israel to join the IDF. Support for each situation is assessed on a case by case basis.
For more information, contact: info@tenyad.ca
Phone contact: 613- 618-0485
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