Jewish Youth Library of Ottawa

06/16/2026

Ever feel like you’re sinking and no one can help? Discover the surprising Jewish wisdom that teaches us how to unlock our hidden resilience. 👉

Art by Sefira Lightstone There is a song in Yiddish, Fort a Yidele in a Shiffele, that describes a desperate situation and the limited options available: A Jew sails on a little boat,The boat breaks and he is drowning,He cries: "Tatenyu! (Dear Father!) Save me! Save me!""I cannot help you. I cannot....

06/10/2026

12 scouts, 40 days of travel, and some incredibly giant grapes! Think you know all the details of this week’s fascinating Torah portion? Take our fun trivia challenge and let us know how you did below! 👉

Dive into the biblical account of the spies and discover what you know.

06/04/2026

Looking for a fresh perspective on your finances? Check out these 17 fascinating and timeless Jewish teachings about earning, spending, and finding true wealth. 👉

It is what makes the world go round, and the Torah is full of meaningful guidance on how to earn, view, and spend it properly.

06/02/2026

Did you know being literally waved in the air was part of the Levite induction ceremony? Test your knowledge on this week’s Torah portion, Behaalotecha! Share your score below! 👉

Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Behaalotecha.

06/02/2026

Yesterday, Monday June 1, we celebrated Grandparents’ Day at WJMP 💛

The children sang songs and gave gifts to their grandparents, making it a truly special day for everyone.

At the end, Zoo Crew joined us for an amazing animal show.

📸 Swipe to see the beautiful moments.

06/02/2026

Mother’s Day is a meaningful celebration dedicated to honouring the love and dedication of mothers.

At WJMP, we marked this occasion with happiness and gratitude on Friday, May 8.

Take a look at how we celebrated! 😍

05/28/2026

In this week's Torah portion, Naso, we explore the unique, spiritual role of the firstborn family members. Discover the beautiful meaning behind this milestone. Try the quiz and share your score! 👉

Do you know about the firstborn baby ceremony? 

05/20/2026

Shavuot is almost here! Dive into the beautiful meaning, customs, and spirit of the holiday - starting Thursday night - with this quick and easy guide. 👉

The Torah was given more than 3,300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s gift, and G‑d “re-gives” the Torah. Learn how to celebrate this special holiday . . .

05/14/2026

Is there a scientifically flawless proof that the Torah we have today is exactly what Moses wrote? And if historical proofs have flaws, where does our faith really come from? Rabbi Tzvi Freeman unpacks this profound question. Read the fascinating response here 👉

Many of the “facts of history” that are commonly accepted today are really quite questionable.

05/12/2026

Think you’re a history buff? From its ancient dimensions to its legendary expansion by King Herod, see how many of these 10 questions you can get right. Share your score in the comments! 👉

What do you know about the holiest site in Judaism?