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Watch our 2020 Annual Campaign video, with chairs Dr Karen Palayew and Rabbi Reuven Bulka.

  • Jewish Experience Microgrants

    Federation will provide grants to fund creative events and activities that build affiliation and inspire Jewish identity. Get up to $2,500 in funding!

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  • Are you new to Ottawa?

    Welcome! Bienvenue! Baruch Haba! You've chosen a great community. We are excited to meet you and happy to answer questions. Please contact Anne Read at 613-798-4696 x355 for a welcome kit.

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Ottawa Jewish Bulletin

The city’s only Jewish newspaper is a "force for constructive communal consciousness" and aims to inform, inspire and enrich the lives of all members of this diverse community. Contact Eddie Peltzman to subscribe or advertise at 613-798-4698, ext. 256.

Federation E-News

A twice-monthly electronic newsletter that is emailed out on the first and third Tuesday of every month and showcases upcoming community programs and events. Sign up and stay informed! For more information, contact Pauline Colwin at 613-798-4696, ext. 255.

Ottawa Jewish Info

Are you new to Ottawa? We provide a welcome kit for newcomers and will help with all questions about services, programs and the community. Contact Anne Read at 613-798-4696 x355.

Ottawa Jewish Archives

The archives, which has 25,000 records in its collection, is dedicated to gathering and preserving the collective memory of the Jewish community in Ottawa and welcomes donations. For more information, contact archivist Zoe Thrumston at 613-798-4696, ext. 260.

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Check out L'Dor V'Dor, the new blog of the Ottawa Jewish Archives as well as their new podcast 613Archive.

Campaign Kickoff 2020
September 10, 2019

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Photo Gallery 2019

Photo Gallery 2018

Photo Gallery 2017

Photo Gallery 2016

Photo Gallery 2015
 

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation

The Foundation provides donors with the vehicle(s) or opportunities to support the long-term financial stability of the Ottawa Jewish Community. For more information, contact Micah Garten, at 613-798-4696, ext. 270.

UPCOMING JEWISH HOLIDAYS
Rosh Hashanah
Begins sunset of Sunday, Sept. 29
Ends nightfall of Tuesday, Oct. 1

Yom Kippur
Begins sunset of Tuesday, Oct. 8 
Ends nightfall of Wednesday, Oct. 9

Sukkot
Begins sunset of Sunday, Oct.13 
Ends nightfall of Sunday, Oct. 20

Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Begins sunset of Sunday, Oct. 20 
Ends nightfall of Tuesday, Oct. 22