613Archives
613Archives is the podcast of the Ottawa Jewish Archives, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Its archivists tell the history of Ottawa's Jewish community through the use of its archives. Honouring the past is one of the 613 commandments or mitzvoth of Judaism. 613 is also the area code of Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, a city that hosts a vibrant historical Jewish community. 613 archives is where we dig into the shelves and drawers of the Ottawa Jewish Archives for stories that bring our past into the present.
Podcasting since 2019 • 6 episodes
613Archives
Latest Episodes
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants: 90 years of Federation
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 organi...
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Episode 6
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32:16
Ottawa’s Jewish Cemeteries
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 the...
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Episode 5
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21:19
The Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation
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...
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Episode 4
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15:40