The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge

05/05/2026

A legacy gift is one of the most personal decisions you will ever make. It is not about the size of your estate. It is about saying — this community mattered to me, and I want it to thrive long after I am gone.

This month, we want to make that decision a little easier.

Through the Legacy Challenge Fund, households who include a gift to the Ottawa Jewish Community Foundation in their Will may receive up to $1,000 toward legal fees. To qualify, your gift should represent either 1% of your estate or a minimum of $10,000 — and when you give through the Foundation, your gift will be directed to the Hillel Lodge LTC Foundation Life and Legacy Endowment.

That means your values — your commitment to Jewish senior care in Ottawa, to dignity, to community — will be living and growing here for generations to come.
If you have been thinking about it, this is a meaningful moment to act. We would love to walk you through what this could look like for your family.

👉 Learn more at hillel-ltc.com/foundation/ways-to-give/estate-planning-and-legacy-giving/

What Will Your Legacy Be? When you think about the values that are important in your life and the ideals you wish to be remembered for, consider including

05/01/2026

May is Leave a Legacy Month — and we want to start it by asking you something.

When you think about what matters most to you — your family, your faith, your community, the people you have loved and the values you have carried your whole life — what do you want to happen to all of that when you are gone?

For so many members of Ottawa's Jewish community, Hillel Lodge is woven into the fabric of who we are. It is where our parents felt at home. Where Shabbat still arrives every Friday. Where care is delivered with dignity, and where Jewish life continues to thrive every single day.

A gift through your estate is not just a financial decision. It is a declaration of what you believe in. It is your values — alive in this community, long after you are.

This month, we are honoured to share the story of Adam Cantor and his family, who sat down to talk about legacy, love, and why giving back to Hillel Lodge felt like the most natural expression of who they are.

🎥 Watch their story here: Life and Legacy — The Cantors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L40zpneLEw
If their words resonate with you, we would love to talk. Learn more about legacy giving at Hillel Lodge and how a gift through your estate can help shape the future of Jewish senior care in Ottawa for generations to come.
👉 hillel-ltc.com/foundation/ways-to-give/estate-planning-and-legacy-giving/

Life and Legacy - The Cantors

04/24/2026

☀️ Summer is coming, and so is an amazing opportunity!
Hillel Lodge is hiring, and we have roles that will make your summer matter. Whether you love people, have a creative eye, a passion for history, or a knack for organization, we have a place for you on our team.

Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, we are filling ten positions this summer across two incredible organizations. Ten chances to do work that is real, meaningful, and genuinely unforgettable. 🙌

Here is what we are looking for:
🎉 Event Coordinator — you will be the spark behind celebrations that light up our residents' days
🎥 Videographer — your lens will capture stories that deserve to be told and remembered
📚 Historical Archivist — you will help preserve a legacy that spans generations
💻 Database Administrator — your precision will keep our Foundation running at its very best
🎨 Recreation Assistant x3 — you will bring energy, laughter, and connection to our residents every single day
🍽️ Dietary Aid x4 — you will be part of the team that nourishes and cares for the people we love most

These are not resume fillers. These are the kinds of experiences people talk about for years. You will spend your summer alongside residents who have lived extraordinary lives and who will absolutely make your life richer for knowing them. ❤️

All Canada Summer Jobs positions are open to applicants between the ages of 15 and 30.

Here is how to apply:
🔗 Event Coordinator, Videographer, Historical Archivist, and Database Administrator — hillel-ltc.com/foundation/about/foundation-careers/
📩 Recreation Assistant — lrossman@hillel-ltc.com
📩 Dietary Aid — patricia@hillel-ltc.com

Know someone who would be perfect? Tag them below or share this post. 👇 You might just change their summer and help us change the lives of Ottawa's Jewish seniors in the process. That is a pretty good reason to hit share. 🔁

A heartfelt thank you to the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs program for making these opportunities possible and for investing in the futures of young Canadians. A specail thank you to Anita Vandenbeld, the Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, who made this possible https://www.facebook.com/AnitaVandenbeldOWN/ 🇨🇦

💼 We are also hiring a Development Coordinator at the Foundation on a 3 to 6-month contract. Full details at hillel-ltc.com/foundation/about/foundation-careers/

04/17/2026

We are thrilled to announce four paid summer positions — and we need your help spreading the word! 🌟

Thanks to the Canada Summer Jobs program, we are hiring four incredible young people this summer to work right here at Hillel Lodge

These are not ordinary summer jobs. You will spend your summer doing meaningful, hands-on work alongside the wonderful residents who call Hillel Lodge home — people with extraordinary stories, warmth, and wisdom to share.

We are looking for four motivated self-starters between the ages of 15 and 30:

🎉 Event Coordinator — bring joy and celebration to our residents

🎬 Videographer — capture and share the stories that matter

📚 Historical Archivist — preserve a legacy for generations to come

💻 Database Administrator — keep the foundation running at its best

If you are driven, creative, and ready to make a real difference this summer — or if you know someone who is — we would love to hear from you.

Do you know a young person aged 15–30 who is ready to step up this summer? Please share this post — you could change someone's summer, and help us make a difference for our seniors. 💛
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A heartfelt thank you to the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs program for making these opportunities possible and for investing in the futures of young Canadians.

Full role descriptions and how to apply https://hillel-ltc.com/foundation/about/foundation-careers/


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03/30/2026

Wishing you a Happy Passover!

01/27/2026

🌟 Help Us Bring Dignity and Comfort to Hillel Lodge LTC 🌟

Dear friends and supporters,

We're thrilled to share that we have raised $115,000 towards our goal of $140,000 for our campaign focused on enhancing the living experience at Hillel Lodge Long-Term Care. With your help, we are just $25,000 away from making this dream a reality!

Your generous contributions will go directly toward providing dignified, comfortable furniture, ensuring that our residents feel at home. Every donation helps us get closer to our goal, and we're so grateful for the support we have received so far.

✨ Join us in making a difference! ✨

Please consider donating to help us reach this final milestone. Together, we can ensure that every resident at Hillel Lodge enjoys a safe, beautiful environment that respects their dignity and enhances their quality of life.
🖊️ Donate today and share this message with your network!

Thank you for your continued support! 💙
https://hillel-ltc.com/foundation/dream-garden/become-a-sponsor

12/19/2025

As we celebrate the light and warmth of Chanukah, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to The Bess and Moe Greenberg Family Hillel Lodge. Happy Chanukah and Shabbat Shalom !

12/04/2025

We invite you to join us for our first Green Thumb Marketplace – Festive Plant Sale on Thursday, December 11th!

Embrace the opportunity to support a wonderful cause while adding some vibrant greenery to your home or finding the perfect gift for someone special.

12/03/2025

💙 Barry Baker spent 40 years creating welcoming homes.
Then vascular dementia stole his memories—and his family faced the hardest decision of their lives.
"I felt like I was abandoning him," his wife, Ricki
But here's what she discovered: the RIGHT environment changes everything.
We need $140,000 for new furniture—and a generous donor will MATCH every gift, DOUBLING your impact up to $70,000 total.
When families bring loved ones to long-term care, they're already heartbroken. They need to see warmth, dignity, and love—not worn-out institutional furniture.
Your $50 becomes $100. Your $250 becomes $500.
Please help us honour Barry's legacy.💙 https://hillel-ltc.com/foundation/

11/10/2025

The Auxiliary of Hillel Lodge would like to thank all the volunteers who helped make the Great Games Event on November 2nd such a huge success. A huge thank you to our Diamond sponsors Cindy and Tracy Hartman, and Gold sponsor Jenna Roundell, RBC Dominion Securities, table sponsors, and raffle and silent auction donors who support ongoing projects that directly benefit the residents of Hillel Lodge.

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to support the Lodge and enjoy an afternoon of fun playing their favourite games! Winners of the silent auction and raffle were also grateful!

We are also thrilled to announce that, thanks to the Great Games Event and fundraising efforts from the Telethon, the Auxiliary proudly contributed $100,000 to Hillel Lodge!

11/06/2025

🌿🍂 Getting Our Dream Garden Ready for Winter! 🍂🌿

There’s no better way to spend these crisp fall days than with friends, fresh air, and a little garden magic! 🌻

Today, our amazing Green Thumb Club helpers Shelly Bercovitch and Celia Glanville are with Executive Director, Leslie Sher who joined forces to tuck the Dream Garden in for the winter. 🪴✨

Our team made sure the garden is ready to bloom again next year — all the while enjoying the beauty of the last fall days together. ❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our garden a place of joy, connection, and care. 🌼