• A family's letters of survival, and separation in the Holocaust
• Voices: Cultural hub for Israelis
November 14, 2024 • Jewish Federation of Ottawa
Former March of the Living participant shares her experiences of the trip
"The March [of the Living] was always something that I had been interested in because I knew that it was important for me, as a Jewish person, to really see the atrocities that happened during the Holocaust. In my opinion, it’s one thing to hear or read about concentration camps, but it’s a completely different experience to be standing there, bearing witness to what happened."
New young adult leader looks to future of Jewish Ottawa, building engagement
Oren Baray comes from an Israeli household and brings his Jewish identity to everything he does. He has served Hillel Ottawa for the past 18 months and is excited to take on a new challenge as the Young Adults Engagement and Impact Grants Associate with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. As he transitions from Hillel to Federation, he looks forward to bringing new social and cultural programming to life for young adults.
Dorothy Stern reflects on her time
at Hillel Ottawa after a decade as chair
After a decade of dedication to Jewish students on Ottawa’s three main campuses, Dorothy Stern has stepped down as chair of Hillel Ottawa to let new leadership take up the mantle. The Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin spoke with Stern about her time in the role and reflected on a decade of campus care.
Join us in building community
and allyship against antisemitism
On November 24, 2024, at 7 p.m., we invite 150 Christians and 150 Jews to gather for conversation, food, and friendship. The event will feature an equal number of Christians and Jews creating a welcoming space for genuine dialogue and connection. Find out how you can participate.
A story of survival, separation,
and loss during the Holocaust
Among the hundreds of thousands of records stored in the vault of the Ottawa Jewish Archives, is a collection of letters that preserve the story of a family’s efforts to stay in touch during the Holocaust. While many of the letters were never found, a collection of their correspondence is now available for viewing in the Archives.
Voices: Partnership creates cultural hub for Israelis to help build connections
A significant partnership has been established between the World Zionist Organization’s (WZO) Department of Irgoon and Israelis Abroad and the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC). It aims to create a vibrant, supportive space for Canadian-Israeli and Israeli families living in Ottawa-Gatineau.
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