Archive 1997-2016
By Naomi Carniol
Ottawa’s small size can be a big problem for Muslims and Jews who are looking for a partner who shares their faith. Christians don’t face the same obstacles.
While 14,000 Jews live in Ottawa, there is a very small pool of Jewish young adults, says Yossi Bokhaut, a fourth-year commerce student at the University of Ottawa.
What ever happened to sacrificing a goat and then choosing your mate out of a giant urn? The ancient Roman ritual may have been messy, but at least nobody was lonely.
Ottawa’s small size can be a big problem for Muslims and Jews who are looking for a partner who shares their faith. Christians don’t face the same obstacles.
Every February, stationery stores are full of heart-shaped cards. Restaurants advertise romantic three-course dinners. It’s a time to celebrate love. But for a person who has just lost a spouse or long-time partner, Valentine’s Day can be one of the toughest days of the year.