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Soloway Jewish Community Centre

2026-05-29 Sitting 125 Showing 1–1 of 1

A member discussed visiting a Jewish community center in her riding for its 75th anniversary and shared anecdotes about events held there over the decades.

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Anita Vandenbeld

Liberal 11:00 a.m.

“I like this community centre. It's nice. I went to an event there.”

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Mr. Speaker, last week, I was honoured to join the Soloway Jewish Community Centre of Ottawa as it celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Soloway centre in my riding. I heard heartwarming stories of dances, children's camps and friendships, even marriages, that began there. Photos from the 1950s to today reflected a generous and thriving community that has contributed so much to our city. Speakers at the event emphasized how welcome they feel at the Jewish Community Centre, something that is sadly not always the case everywhere. The deplorable and increasing anti-Semitic incidents, such as the despicable effigies in Montreal this week, make a joyful space like the Soloway centre so much more important. In addition to being a welcoming space for the Jewish community, the Soloway centre also welcomes the broader community. I thank the JCC for all it does to support our city and our neighbours.

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