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The Jewish Federation of Ottawa can serve as a liaison between members of Ottawa’s Jewish community seeking volunteer work and agencies in need of volunteers, linking people of all ages with meaningful opportunities. Anyone – children, teens, young and older adults, singles and families, professional colleagues or a group of friends - can volunteer.

 

You can participate in a variety of things from helping out with seniors at our long term facility to volunteering for Mitzvah Day or Walkathon and many other family/group projects the Federation is involved in.

 

Volunteerism is an important tenet of Jewish life, putting into action values such as Tikkun Olam (“Repairing the World”) and G’milut Chasadim (“Act of Loving Kindness.”)

 

Through volunteerism you can assist your federation in supporting, caring and education your community. We are helping to create a Jewish culture of service that is meaningful expression of Jewish identity.

 

If you would like to learn more about finding opportunities for yourself and your family, please call us at 613-798-4696, ext.255 or fgreenspoon@jewishottawa.com

 

We would love to help you put your heart and hands in action!

 

 

If you are interested in getting involved and want to connect with Ottawa’s thriving Jewish community, look no further. The Jewish Ottawa InfoCentre is your one-stop-shop for all questions related to the local Jewish community and volunteering opportunities.  Whether you’re a newcomer, or have been in Ottawa for a long time, young or old, Judaically knowledgeable or just curious, we want you to connect with our vibrant Jewish community.  Call Benita Siemiatycki at 613-798-4644 or e-mail infocentre@jewishottawa.com to get your questions answered.

 

 

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Caring for the Elderly

There are 35 million people aged 65 or older currently in the U.S, representing 12.8% of the general

More than 19% of the Jewish community is over age 65.

About 60% of those over the age of 65 are women

35% of older women live alone, compared to 14% of men

An estimated 40% of all elderly individuals will spend part of their lives in nursing homes

Nearly a quarter of the nation's elderly population requires some assistance with activities of dail

Elderly Jews utilize long term care facilities at 1.5 times the national rate

By 2030, the number of people over the age of 65 in the general population will double to 70 million

The fastest growing segment of the population is those over the age of 85

In 1997, 40% of those over the age of 65 had income that was less than 200% of the poverty level