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Ottawa Jewish Archives


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About

Operating under the mandate to maintain and make accessible the collective memory of the Jewish community of Ottawa and National Capital Region, the Ottawa Jewish Archives accepts donations of documents, photographs, recorded media, and ephemera that help tell the story of Jewish community life in Ottawa from the 1890’s to the current day.

The Archives collections encompass thematic areas including individuals, families, businesses, congregations, and community organizations and associations established and maintained by Ottawa’s Jewish community. The strengths of the collections are in their capacity to promote social histories that may otherwise be lost to time, and to preserve narratives that trace and celebrate the worth of Jewish people and Jewish heritage in Canada’s capital.

Areas of Expertise

Jewish archival preservation, story telling.

Professional Affiliations

Archives Association of Ontario, Association of Canadian Jewish Studies, Association of Canadian Archivists, The Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa

Books by Ottawa Jewish Archives