Your Impact at a Glance
Because of your generosity:
- Children learn and thrive in Jewish day schools like Ottawa Jewish Community School, Torah Day School, Ottawa Torah Institute, and in supplementary schools such as Ottawa Modern Jewish School, Talmud Torah, and Temple Israel Religious School.
- Seniors, Holocaust Survivors, and individuals with disabilities receive compassionate care through Jewish Family Services, Hillel Lodge, Tamir, and AJA 50+.
- Families maintain Jewish living through Kosher Meals on Wheels, Holocaust Survivor Support, and the Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut.
- Our community is safer as Federation and CIJA partner to strengthen security, fight antisemitism, and advocate for Jewish life in all its forms.
Jewish Education
Because of you, children and teens are growing up with strong Jewish identities. Your support sustains:
- Day schools like Ottawa Jewish Community School, Torah Day School, and Yeshiva HIgh School of Ottawa
- Supplementary schools like Chabad Hebrew School (OTC Chabad), Ottawa Modern Jewish School (OMJS), Ottawa Talmud Torah @ Kehillat Beth Israel (KBI), Temple Israel Religious School and Torah High
Access to Kosher Food
Because of you, Jewish living remains accessible. Your gift supports Kosher Meals on Wheels, the Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut and more:
- This past year, Federation funding to Jewish Family Services enabled the delivery of 5,400 Kosher Meals on Wheels to 65 households — a 20% increase from the previous year.
Caring for the more Vulnerable
Because of you, seniors, survivors, and individuals with disabilities receive compassionate care and connection through Jewish Family Services, Hillel Lodge, Tamir, and AJA 50+.
Security & Advocacy
Because of you, our community is safer and our voice is stronger. Federation works with CIJA to:
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Advocate for policies that fight antisemitism
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Strengthen community security
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Protect Jewish life in all its forms
“The Jewish Federation of Ottawa has courageously engaged Christian leaders and churches to build a bulwark against antisemitism. We are stronger together thanks to Jewish Fedserartion of Ottawa’s efforts.”
— Rev. Andrew Love, Dominion-Chalmers United Church
“Federation’s generous funding enables us to provide religious programs and fully kosher meals, while special grants help us better serve residents. Together, we are building a stronger community, one meal and one connection at a time.”
— Ted Cohen, CEO, Hillel Lodge
One gift does all of this.
When you give to Federation, you don’t just support one cause — you sustain the entire Jewish community.
Fighting Antisemitism: A Story of Persistence
This year, your support fueled one of our community’s most important advocacy wins:
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The Bubble Zone Bylaw: Passed by City Council, protects schools, synagogues, and long-term care homes from harassment.
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100+ new allies engaged through Federation’s Community Engagement Advisory Committee.
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450+ Christian participants in important interfaith events.
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150 pastors and 250 participants at the Israel Conference, building bridges of understanding.
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Advocacy with schools and universities led to the re-appointment of an Advisor on Antisemitism at the University of Ottawa.
Your voice, amplified through Federation, is making Ottawa safer for Jews and stronger for everyone.
"The bubble bylaw is the result of countless hours spent sharing the reality our community faces and ensuring City Council not only understood but stood with us. It’s proof that when we speak up and work together, meaningful protections become possible."
— David Sachs, Community Relations & Antisemitism Specialist