Ottawa Jewish Archives

Established in 1969, The Ottawa Jewish Archives serves to preserve the history, growth, and development of the Jewish community of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The Ottawa Jewish Archives is dedicated to its objectives of gathering, documenting, and preserving the collective memory of the community and ensuring that our holdings of historical records, artifacts, and ephemera remain accessible to all persons.

Identity area

Identifier

ON00220

Authorized form of name

Ottawa Jewish Archives

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    Other form(s) of name

      Type

      • Ethnic Organization
      • Community

      Contact area

      Saara Mortensen, Archivist Primary contact

      Type

      Address

      Street address

      21 Nadolny Sachs Private

      Locality

      Ottawa

      Region

      Ontario

      Country name

      Canada

      Postal code

      K2A 1R9

      Telephone

      613-798-4696 ext.260

      Fax

      613-798-4695

      Email

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      Description area

      History

      Established in 1969, The Ottawa Jewish Archives serves to preserve the history, growth, and development of the Jewish community of Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The Ottawa Jewish Archives is dedicated to its objectives of gathering, documenting, and preserving the collective memory of the community and ensuring that our holdings of historical records, artifacts, and ephemera remain accessible to all persons.

      Geographical and cultural context

      Mandates/Sources of authority

      Administrative structure

      Records management and collecting policies

      The mandate of The Ottawa Jewish Archives is to acquire, preserve, and make available the documented historical record and material culture reflective of the collective memory of the Jewish community of Ottawa and the National Capital Region.

      To be considered for acquisition and accession into the collection, material must conform to the Archives’ mandate or complement the existing collection or an item therein. The Archives will actively pursue acquisitions that cover any gaps in its current collection. The Archives must be able to provide proper care, conservation, storage, and security under conditions ensuring their preservation and availability, in keeping with professional standards. The acquisition of objects shall conform to all international, federal, provincial, and municipal laws, regulations and standards.

      Buildings

      Built by Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. in 1998, the Ottawa Jewish Archives operates under the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and is located within the Soloway Jewish Community Centre.

      Holdings

      The Ottawa Jewish Archives is home to over 25,000 records and 8,500 photographs which detail the community’s history beginning circa 1880 to present. Generally speaking the Ottawa Jewish Archives collections are comprised of fonds representing Individuals and Families; Businesses, Community Organisations; Educational Organizations; Congregations; etc.

      Finding aids, guides and publications

      Access area

      Opening times

      The Ottawa Jewish Archives is open to the public Mondays-Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

      Access conditions and requirements

      Visitors to the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (SJCC) must present their SJCC membership card or photo ID (for non-members) at the reception desk.
      It is recommended that researchers make an appointment with the archivist prior to their visit. Research Requests and Appointments can be made by e-mail (archives@jewishottawa.com) or by phone (613-798-4696 ext. 260).

      Accessibility

      Disabled access, Parking, Bike Parking, Public Transit nearby.

      Services area

      Research services

      Research service is available. Please inquire for details and schedule of fees.

      Reproduction services

      Reproductions services are available. Please inquire for details and schedule of fees.

      Public areas

      Control area

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          Access points

          Access Points

          • Religion (Thematic area)
          • Ottawa, Ontario (Geographic subregion)