Explore Hillel Ottawa

Hillel Ottawa's mission is to enrich the lives of the 1,500 Jewish students in our nation's capital so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Hillel Ottawa's student leaders, staff, and lay leaders are dedicated to creating a pluralistic, welcoming, and inclusive environment for Jewish students, where they are encouraged to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially. Hillel Ottawa helps students find a balance between being distinctively Jewish and universally human by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), and Jewish learning, and to support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood. Hillel Ottawa is committed to excellence, innovation, accountability, and results.

This Hillel serves: University of Ottawa; Carleton University; Algonquin College

Undergraduate Enrollment

400 Jewish Students (1.5%*)
27,600 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

50 Jewish Students (1.2%*)
4,190 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation No
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
  • Study Abroad in Israel Unknown
  • Israel Fellow No
  • JLIC Educator No
  • Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Kosher Dining

Occasional kosher meals available. Pre-packaged sandwiches always available. Hillel and Ottawa Vaad HaKashrut working on offering more options.

Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby

Religious Services

Monthly Shabbat Dinners

Frequency: Contact this hillel

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate N/A
  • U.S. Region N/A
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $6,067
  • Tuition Out-of-State $26,558
  • Out-of-State/Int’l N/A
  • Greek Life Yes

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Contact Information

284 Laurier Ave East
Ottawa ON K1N 7W7 CA
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613-236-2345
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