78 photos of the Havdalah for Hostages vigil
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Council = Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir = The Jewish Federation of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 78 photographs : colour
- Fonds No.
- O0043; 57; OJA 4-043-57
- Date
- October 28, 2023
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Council = Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir = The Jewish Federation of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 78 photographs : colour
- Date
- October 28, 2023
- Fonds No.
- O0043
- Series No.
- 57
- Item No.
- OJA 4-043-57
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Peter Weiser
- History / Biographical
- Evening Vigil on the Hill - Light up the Darkness
On saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:30 pm a community Havdalah for the hostages of the Hamas terroist attack was held on Parliament Hill. The purpose was to send a message of unwavering solidarity, hope and support for the over 20 Israeli children and more than 200 adults held hostage by Hamas terrorists. Empty strollers with a photo of eahc child who was held hostage were placed in front of the podium.
Approximately 500 people attended the event.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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134 photos of the 2023 Top Donor Emergency Appeal event
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Council = Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir = The Jewish Federation of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs : colour
- Fonds No.
- O0043; 56; OJA 4-043-56
- Date
- October 23, 2023
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Council = Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir = The Jewish Federation of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Series
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs : colour
- Date
- October 23, 2023
- Fonds No.
- O0043
- Series No.
- 56
- Item No.
- OJA 4-043-56
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Peter Weiser
- History / Biographical
- On October 23, 2023, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa hosted an Emergency Appeal event for their top donors. The evening was intended to be a Top Donor celebration but in light of the October 7 terrorist attack, the evening was changed to an appeal for funds for Israel. Aproximately 120 people from the JFO Top Donors and members of the Ben Gurion Society gathered at Machzeiki Hadas synagogue.
JFO Board Chair Karen Palayew welcomed people with an introudction speech and introudced His Excellency Iddo Moed, Israel's Ambassador to Canada who spoke. A video was played, made by Ottawan Bram Bregman who recently made Oleh to Israel. Andrea Freedman then spoke, explaining the Emergency Appeal. A video of Sarah Mali, Director General of he Israel Office of Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA as played.
After the video, Andrea Freedman invited any interested donors to a stand up and annouce their gifts. Robert Greenberg stood up and gave a speech and announced a $1 million donation on behalf of the Greenberg family.
Throughout the evening, people stood up annoncing their gifts. They raised $2.7 million from those at the event.
Donors were:
$1M Robert announced on behalf of Minto Greenbergs ($360K comes to Ottawa’s Emergency Campaign)
$360K Dan Greenberg and Barbara Crook
$360K Stephen Greenberg
$125K Sachs Family
$180K Sol, Laya, Ian and Mark Shabinsky
$150k Nadolny Family
$200K Anonymous Family
$72K Farber and Katz Family
$18K Stephen Victor
$18K Sol and Zelaine Shinder
$50K Victor Rabinovitch
$64K Jules Sigler
$50K Daniel Cantor
$100K Ian Segal (Dan Cantor’s brother in law)
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Photo of past OJA archivists at the National Gallery of Canada
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-040-01
- Date
- March 2019
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- March 2019
- Fonds No.
- O0040
- Item No.
- OJA 4-040-01
- Storage Location
- vault
- Creator
- Dawn Logan
- Acquisition Source
- Dawn Logan
- Notes
- Inscription on verso: Shirley berman, seated, Founder of Ottawa Jewish Archives
L to R Marcia Mordfield, assistant archivist, Dawn Logan, Archivist after Shirley, Laurie Doughtery archivist following Dawn Logan
March 2019 at the National Gallery of Canada.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Plaque, Prime Minister's Club. Presented to Joe Zelikovitz.
- Collection
- Joe and Inez Zelikovitz fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- I0124; OJA 1-338
- Date
- 2015
- Collection
- Joe and Inez Zelikovitz fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- 2015
- Fonds No.
- I0124
- Item No.
- OJA 1-338
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- For exceptional participation iun the Program for the Economic Development of Israel through Israel Bonds.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Die Folkshpieler "S'iz Besser" (25 photos)
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0054; OJA 4-054-36-01 to OJA 4-054-36-25
- Date
- 2015
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : col.
- Date
- 2015
- Fonds No.
- O0054
- Item No.
- OJA 4-054-36-01 to OJA 4-054-36-25
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Die Folkshpieler, celebrating 13 years
- Accession No.
- Shirley Steinberg
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Die Folkshpieler production of "Yiddish Akademia Far Kuntz" (27 photos)
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 41 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0054; OJA 4-054-29-01 to OJA 4-054-29-27
- Date
- June 2014
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 41 photographs : col.
- Date
- June 2014
- Fonds No.
- O0054
- Item No.
- OJA 4-054-29-01 to OJA 4-054-29-27
- Storage Location
- vault
- Accession No.
- Shirley Steinberg
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Finalist Morton Baslaw, City of Ottawa Arts Council Awards.
- Collection
- Morton and Sheila Baslaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 13.5 x 13.5 cm
- Fonds No.
- I0246; 246-06
- Date
- June 1997
- Collection
- Morton and Sheila Baslaw fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col. ; 13.5 x 13.5 cm
- Date
- June 1997
- Fonds No.
- I0246
- Item No.
- 246-06
- Creator
- Linda Greenberg
- Physical Condition
- inkjet print.
- Acquisition Source
- Sheila Baslaw
- Notes
- L-R: Mayor Jim Watson, Sheila Baslaw, Lawrence and wife Helene, Morton Baslaw (seated). Morton Baslaw and Victoria Henry were the two finalists for Victor Tolgesy Award, with the award presented to Victoria Henry.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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2013 Scholarship Award Ceremony.
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 CD
- Fonds No.
- O0045; OJA 4-789
- Date
- 2013
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 CD with 15 photos.
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Historical Society fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 CD
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 CD with 15 photos.
- Date
- 2013
- Fonds No.
- O0045
- Item No.
- OJA 4-789
- Storage Location
- Multimedia Box 1
- Acquisition Source
- Ottawa Jewish Historical Society
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Ladies Reception Committee.
- Collection
- Ladies Reception Committee for Newcomers fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0027; OJA 4-785
- Date
- April 29, 2013
- Collection
- Ladies Reception Committee for Newcomers fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- April 29, 2013
- Fonds No.
- O0027
- Item No.
- OJA 4-785
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- L-R: Front Row; Laila Wex, Elaine Wolfish, Sarah Silverstein, Cayla Baylin. Back Row; Naomi Lipsky Craiower, Rena Cohen, Marion Silver, Ruth Calof, Rozzi Kanigsberg, Beverly Gluzman, Liz Kronick, Audrey Kreisinon, Cheryl Cogan, Roz Smolkin. Photograph was taken at the last Ladies Reception Committee meeting on April 29, 2013.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Archivist Emily Leonoff standing at an Archive information table at the 2013 Bytown Museum Winterlude celebration.
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Archives fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0040; OJA 4-780
- Date
- February 10, 2013
A United Jewish Appeal Campaign event.
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Council = Ottawa Vaad Ha'Ir = The Jewish Federation of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0043; OJA 18-135-06
- Date
- January 16, 2013
Lili Kimmel
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- I0301; OJA 1-301-09-01
- Date
- 2013
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : col.
- Date
- 2013
- Fonds No.
- I0301
- Item No.
- OJA 1-301-09-01
- History / Biographical
- Lili is 12 years old in the photo
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Luca Kimmel
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- I0301; OJA 1-301-09-02
- Date
- 2013
- Collection
- Milton Shaffer fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : col.
- Date
- 2013
- Fonds No.
- I0301
- Item No.
- OJA 1-301-09-02
- History / Biographical
- Luca is 6 years old in the photo
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Shirley Steinberg, director of Die Folkshpieler SJCC Yiddish Players in her home.
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0054; OJA 19-391
- Date
- February, 2012
Foundation's 2012 Annual General Meeting.
- Collection
- Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- DVD
- Fonds No.
- O0044
- Date
- 2012
- Scope and Content
- Fonds consists of 1 CD wtih 112 photographs.
Die Folkshpieler "Fun Necht'n Biz Heint" 10th Anniversary (41 photos)
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 41 photographs : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0054; OJA 4-054-28-01 to OJA 4-054-28-41
- Date
- June 2012
- Collection
- Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 41 photographs : col.
- Date
- June 2012
- Fonds No.
- O0054
- Item No.
- OJA 4-054-28-01 to OJA 4-054-28-41
- Storage Location
- vault
- Accession No.
- Shirley Steinberg
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Dedication of the Joseph and Inez Zelikovitz Pavilion
- Collection
- Hillel Lodge fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Fonds No.
- O0013; OJA 4-013-112
- Date
- December 19, 2011
- Collection
- Hillel Lodge fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Date
- December 19, 2011
- Fonds No.
- O0013
- Item No.
- OJA 4-013-112
- Storage Location
- vault
- Acquisition Source
- Hillel Lodg Long Term Care Home (Abby Gourgon)
- Notes
- Photo includes: Mayor Jim Watson, Mrs. Inez Zelikovitz, and Yasir Naqvi, M.P.P
- Name Access
- Joe Murray
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Group photograph of a reunion of people born in 1941.
- Collection
- Edelson Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- I0061; OJA 1-1116
- Date
- October 2011
- Collection
- Edelson Family fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- October 2011
- Fonds No.
- I0061
- Item No.
- OJA 1-1116
- Storage Location
- vault
- Notes
- Included in the photo are: Henry Molot, Norman Swedko, Leonard Cogan, Joel Edelson, Sid Katz, Barry Baker, Marvin Tanner, Stanley Levine, Ricki Baker, Cathy Levine, Paul Cook, Steven Victor, Rhoda Cogan, Beverly (Alice) Swedko, Lillian Caplan, Sharon (Wolff) Edelson, Aviva (Kravetz) Freedman, Carolyn (Taller) Katz, Charles "Chuck" Freedman, Nikki (Lorie) Cook, Marcia (Weidman) Dworkin, Connie Gail (Feller) Salamon, Rosalind (Sobcov) Kessler, Monica Stein, Sheila (Ackerman) Hartman, Elaine Wolfish, Norman Wolfish. Rhea (Shaffer) Wohl, Maureen (Appel) Molot, Norman Barwin, Myrna Barwin, Gail (Steinman) Victor, Judy (Pass) Kronick, Cally (Gluzman) Kardash, Carol (Levin) Alexander, photo taken at the Rideau View Golf and Country Club.
- There are two people who remain unnamed in the photo (as of January, 2013).
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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Children Healthcare Women - OHW Council members at their opening meeting.
- Collection
- Ottawa Hadassah-Wizo fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0035; OJA 4-772
- Date
- September 7, 2011
- Collection
- Ottawa Hadassah-Wizo fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- September 7, 2011
- Fonds No.
- O0035
- Item No.
- OJA 4-772
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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OHW - Children Healthcare Women - Gina Grant and Esther Kulik.
- Collection
- Ottawa Hadassah-Wizo fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Fonds No.
- O0035; OJA 4-773
- Date
- September 7, 2011
- Collection
- Ottawa Hadassah-Wizo fonds
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- graphic material
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : col.
- Date
- September 7, 2011
- Fonds No.
- O0035
- Item No.
- OJA 4-773
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Ottawa Jewish Archives
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