Shabbat Shalom! The Passover Seder is the retelling of the Jewish people’s journey to freedom. Hearing this familiar story is an opportunity to reflect on the values of faith, family & community. Read more: conta.cc/3xLJaOT #ShabbatShalom #JewishOttawa

Jewish Federation, JOIN, & Tamir invite parents, caregivers, and individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to:
Navigating Financial Independence: Protecting Against Exploitation.
Monday May 6, 5:30PM
Soloway JCC Board Room
RSVP to Jodi, [email protected]

Join us in person or online, as we gather as a community to commemorate Yom HaShoah at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre on May 5 at 7pm.
Visit here for info on speakers and to register. bit.ly/446EvU2
Soloway JCC, Social Hall

Tonight, as we sit around the Passover table celebrating our freedom, we remember the hostages still in captivity. Please consider adding a seat at your table for a hostage.
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Shabbat Shalom! The Shabbat that precedes Passover is called Shabbat Hagadol, the Great Sabbath.
Please enjoy this message from our chair Karen Palayew on Passover & how “change brings opportunity.” bit.ly/447RB3h #ShabbatShalom #JewishOttawa #HappyPassover

Join us in person or online, as we gather as a community to commemorate Yom HaShoah at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre on May 5 at 7pm.
Visit here for info on speakers and to register. bit.ly/446EvU2
Soloway JCC, Social Hall

The Boards of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation are delighted to announce the appointment of our new President and CEO, Adam Silver!

Adam joins us from Calgary Jewish Federation and will begin in Ottawa on July 15, 2024.

Your values come from your past. Pass them on to the future through a legacy gift.

For more information about Life & Legacy, please contact Micah Garten at [email protected] or call 613-798-4696, ext. 270

You are invited to join CIJA on April 17 at 1 PM ET via Zoom for a special briefing from Dr. Michael Geist and Dr. Emily Laidlaw as they take us through how they see the bill, its intentions, and the pros and cons of how it will help fight online hate.

As we welcome the peace of Shabbat, let's reflect on the beauty of light that illuminates our lives. Just as the candles brighten our homes, may the warmth of this sacred day fill our hearts with peace and inspiration. Shabbat Shalom to all! #ShabbatShalom #JewishOttawa

As we prepare for Shabbat, CEO Sarah Beutel reflects on the work Hillel Ottawa and its dedication to fostering Jewish identity, connection, and the empowerment of Jewish students on campus. bit.ly/3xqI7Un #JewishOttawa #ShabbatShalom

“90 Years of Impact: Celebrating the Jewish Federation of Ottawa” will be on display in the Bytown Museum's Community Gallery beginning May 17

This exhibit looks at how Federation has influenced Ottawa’s Jewish community and allowed it to grow into the community it is today.

Join the fantastic Team at Federation!
Now hiring a VP of Impact, Partnerships, and Allocations.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by May 8, 2024.
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Wishing all those who celebrate a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr filled with love, peace, and happiness. Eid Mubarak!

Passover will be here soon.
Please visit our website to place your orders, contact Solange H. at [email protected] or call 613-798-4696 x274.
The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation wishes you a happy Passover and a joyous spring.

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Canadian Families of Hamas Victims and CIJA are Taking the Canadian Government to Court Over its Decision to Resume Funding for UNRWA.
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Join us for an upcoming mental health and wellness event organized by A Ripple Effect, featuring a diverse array of vendors, professionals, artists, and musicians, therapists, and delicious food. For teens and young adults.

Register at: bit.ly/49jbAwH

Have fully metal utensils and pots that you'd like to use for Passover?
Rabbi Teitlebaum and the OVH can help!
Join him at Hillel Lodge on April 11 to have your utensils made kosher for Passover
Questions? Email him at [email protected]

The OJCF is proud to offer scholarships and grants to benefiting our community. Applications are now open and will close on April 15, 2024 (Cooper Scholarship, Lesh Philanthropy Award, WCPP Grant) and May 1, 2024 (Rubin Scholarship)

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Visionary Ventures Forum: Igniting Your Legacy!
Join us as our Life & Legacy partner agencies pitch their ground-breaking legacy ideas in return for seed funding!

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation is offering a $5,400 incentive grant for agencies to spearhead new projects.