IN THIS ISSUE
• The buzz around kosher Doritos
• Recommended summer reads
• Quiz: What do you know about Jewish traditions?
July 6, 2021 • Jewish Federation of Ottawa
A mitzvah sized piece of yourself

Some of things in life are worth the sacrifice. This is particularly true when it comes to saving a life.

Did you know, to give to someone needing a liver, you just donate a piece — and your own liver regenerates?

This means that a healthy person can donate a piece of their liver to someone who needs one.

That’s what Glenna Gosewich did, in one of the biggest mitzvahs someone can do.

Photo: Michelle Valberg
Pandemic projects feed the soul

We were barely in the first throes of the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 when suddenly baking yeast was impossible to find. Everyone was making bread.

Then it was hobby items, from jigsaw puzzles to garden seeds and everything in between. We might have had to stay home to stay safe, but we certainly still stayed busy.
Treasures of the Ottawa Jewish Archives celebrate identity, culture

Archives provide evidence of activities and tell us more about individuals and institutions, they tell us the stories that make us who we are. They increase our sense of identity and understanding of our culture.

The Ottawa Jewish Archives is home to a handful of 'treasures' - items that represent culture and even local community.
Craving a salty snack? Try kosher Doritos!

When kosher Doritos started popping up at Loblaws and convenience stores across the region, social media was abuzz with delight. We asked our community — and the Ottawa Kosher Foodies Facebook group — to rank the flavours.
Recommended summer reads from the community

There’s nothing better than that perfect summer read. Whether you’re stretched out in the backyard under a tree, snug in a front porch swing, or sprawled out on the beach — it’s always better with a good book.
Quiz: Jewish traditions

Jewish life is filled with many symbolic and meaningful practices. How well do you know these practices?

Test your knowledge with this week's quiz!
Marking life's milestones
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