Adding significance to the Holocaust Monument with a Babi Yar Commemoration

The long wait for a national Holocaust memorial ended in 2017 with the official unveiling of the impressive monument on Sept. 27, 2017. Called the “Landscape of Loss, Memory and Survival,” the National Holocaust Monument, located across from the Canadian War Museum at the corners of Well…

Community building, soft skills focus of back to school for Jewish Ottawa

As September kicks into high gear, there’s one thing on the minds of many families — back to school. While changing directives from the provincial government and the Delta variant of COVID-19 have caused problems with planning for the year ahead, both the Ottawa Jewish Community School (…

Making a connection to Israel and Jewish peoplehood through sport

Often referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” the Maccabiah Games, organized by the Maccabi World Union, are held every four years and have become the largest regularly held international event in Israel. 

The 21st Maccabiah Games are scheduled for July 12 to 26, 2022 in Israel “two we…

Celebrating inclusion with Pride Month

The 2021 Pride Festival activities are returning to Ottawa for another COVID-affected year, this time with a city-wide celebration at Lansdowne Park on August 29, along with several celebrations taking place in the Jewish community. 

Kehillat Beth Israel has a Pride Shabbat scheduled for A…

Four fantastic road trips from Ottawa

With life opening up, many Ottawans are anxious to go and do some exploring. Here a few ideas from the Ottawa Jewish E-Bulletin for some easy getaways.

Perth

If you’re looking for a unique mix of pretty and historic, Perth — just about an hour’s drive from Ottawa — is your next day…