What has always been very clear to me, is that we stand on the shoulders of giants. Episode 6 of 613Archives delves into the fascinating history of the Vaad Ha'Ir/Jewish Federation of Ottawa, exploring the origins of the organization and the cr

Ottawa’s Jewish Cemeteries

Nov 8th, 2022 21m 19s

From time immemorial, wherever Jews settle, first they would organize a minyan, and next they would arrange a place for burial.613Archive's fifth episode dives into the 130 year history of Ottawa's Jewish cemeteries and how they have affected o

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation

Jun 3rd, 2021 15m 40s

The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation has been supporting our community for the past 50 years, but how much do you really know about it? In this special 50th anniversary episode we dive into the history of the OJCF, talk about what it does and

Jewish Family Services

Apr 22nd, 2020 20m 31s

613Archives’ third episode explores social services in Jewish Ottawa. What does it look like when a community steps up and addresses the needs of all of its members? Learn about Jewish services throughout history, the harmful stereotypes that h

The Rideau Bakery

Dec 14th, 2019 15m 51s

613Archive's second episode explores the history of a Jewish Ottawa icon, the Rideau Bakery. Learn about the people and the neighbourhood behind the bakery, its old world European roots, and how the bakery was brought into modernity. Hear from

The King Edward Shul

Jun 4th, 2019 21m 23s

613Archive's first episode dives into the history of the Adath Jeshurun Synagogue on King Edward Street. Learn about the synagogue, the Byward Market, and early Jewish history of Ottawa. Hear from a local who grew up going to the King Edward Sh

Rate