OJCS Alumni (Hillel Academy & Yitzhak Rabin High School)

Alumni page for graduates of Ottawa Jewish Community School (formerly Hillel Academy & Yitzhak Rabin High School)

The Ottawa Jewish Community School is dedicated to enriching the life of its students', along with strengthening their character and their love for Israel. Inspired by Jewish values and heritage, a love of learning, and teaching excellence, students reach for their potential, to become the leaders of tomorrow and responsible citizens of the world. The Ottawa Jewish Community School is an all-day,

05/01/2025

We celebrate proudly in a school where children are safe and free to live their Jewish lives joyfully.

10/23/2024

New blog post: "Stories for Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah" -

Stories for Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah When I was 23 years-old, I packed everything up and headed south towards Los Angeles to begin my program towards an MAED and MBA at the-then University of Judaism (now American Jewish University). …

10/16/2024

New blog post: "The Fragile Stability of Sukkot" - https://wp.me/p8iW0B-1Fq

10/11/2024

New blog post: "Leaning Into Forgiveness 5785" - https://wp.me/p8iW0B-1Ff

10/07/2024

With emotions running naturally high, we chose not share pictures and videos from our powerful commemorations of the one-year anniversary of October 7th today at the Ottawa Jewish Community School (at least not yet). But with 200 children singing, "Acheinu" and teachers moved to tears, I have never been more proud to run a Jewish Day School. These are the moments...