Jewish Federation of Ottawa (JFO)
The central hub of the Jewish community, the JFO aims to create a strong and vibrant Jewish community in Ottawa. Hillel Ottawa is a proud program and agency of the JFO. Our relationship gives us access to expert advice, special opportunities and operational support.
Contact the JFO at (613)-198-4696
Soloway Jewish Community Centre JCC
The Soloway Jewish Community Centre is an excellent sports and recreation facility with a well equipped gym, fitness centre and indoor saltwater pool and outdoor pool. As an athletic facility it offers daily fitness classes, drop in sports, and organized men’s and women’s sports leagues. As a community centre, it hosts various social and cultural activities and programs for the whole community. It also houses a great kosher restaurant, the United Kosher Deli.
Contact the JCC at (613) 798-9818.www.jccottawa.com
Kosher Food
Loblaws at College Square (Woodroffe Avenue and Baseline Road) has the largest selection of kosher food in Ottawa. It includes meat, deli, groceries, dairy, baked goods, and holiday foods, open 24 hours. Tel: 613-723-3200.
Rideau Bakery (1666 Bank Street and 384 Rideau Street) bakes the best challah in the free world, and it is also known for its wide assortment of cakes, pastries, bagels, and breads. Tel: 613-789-1019 (Rideau Street ); or 613-737-3355 (Bank Street).
United Kosher Deli (21 Nadolny Sachs Private – Soloway Jewish Community Centre) offers Mediterranean-style food. Try their Israeli-style falafel for the best falafel in town and enjoy the famous Yudi Burger. Open lunch and dinner. Tel: 613-798-9818, ext. 281.
Ottawa Bagel Shop (1321 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON) the bagel shop serves up fresh Montreal style bagels and sells some kosher groceries and Jewish necessities such as Hanukkah candles. Tel: 613-722-8753, http://www.bagelshop.ca/
Praying in Ottawa
Ottawa is home to many congregations; of varying levels of observance and engagement, we’re sure you’ll like at least one of them! Email info@hillelottawa.ca to inquire as to which congregation meets your spiritual needs.
