613Archives
Episodes
6 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...
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...
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...
Jewish Family Services
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...