JFO: Jewish Federation of Ottawa
21 Nadolny Sachs Private K2A1R9 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Shabbat Shalom everyone! Hopefully sunny skies ahead for the weekend. #ShabbatShalom #JewishOttawa

A Shabbat Greeting from our CEO Andrea Freedman: I am a proud Zionist. #ShabbatShalon #JewishOttawa https://conta.cc/3e674Y5

In Canada, 2019 data shows there were 2,207 antisemitic incidents, according to B'nai Brith Canada. An increase of 8% from the year before. As Holocaust Survivor Nate Leipciger points out there is more work to be done, and the first step starts with education. Register for www.Liberation75.org and learn how to use education to fight hate. It's free.

Join us as we celebrate Israel’s 73rd birthday with a focus on Holocaust Survivors who helped establish the State of Israel.

Celebrating 73 years of Israel’s Independence! Visit the Soloway JCC's online party here https://www.jccottawa.com/events/yom-haatzmaut/ to take part in Israeli-themed activities and workshops from all over the world.

The Soloway JCC's Yom Hazikaron Virtual Memorial video, in honour of Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, can be viewed online now. Wherever you are in the world, take a few minutes to stop and remember. We honour the sacrifices of all who fell defending Israel. We express eternal gratitude to the courageous sons and daughters who gave their lives for Israel’s independence and its continued existence, and we remember all civilian victims of terror. May their memory be a blessing, always. https://youtu.be/JQByEWlu3lY