Rena Garshowitz
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 225
Rena joined KBI as Executive Director in 2018, having previously worked at Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Embassy of Israel. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Carleton University. When not at shul, she loves spending time with her husband and two daughters. She is also a Broadway enthusiast and a mediocre baker.
Elisheva Brantz
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 224
Elisheva manages all aspects of membership and congregational services. She has three children and enjoys spending time with family in her free time.
Ilana Goldfarb
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 242
Ilana is our Communications Coordinator, responsible for the management and distribution of communication materials. This includes the weekly newsletters, promotional flyers, and website maintenance. Ilana is a busy mom of three small girls and enjoys reading, boating, and swimming in her free time.
John Denomme
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 223
John is our Facilities Manager, who manages the day to day operations of the building. He oversees custodial staff, HVAC systems, security, fire protection, waste & recycle, landscaping, outside contractors as well the preventative maintenance of all equipment. John enjoys travelling, motorcycles and working on his vehicles in his spare time.
Lana Phillips-Miller
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 226
Lana is the shul’s bookkeeper. She is responsible for daily bookkeeping, as well as monthly reporting to the finance committee. When Lana is not crunching numbers, she enjoys travelling, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with her husband and two grown sons.
Linda Prizant
Email | 613-728-3501 ext. 235
Linda is the Interim Manager of the Ottawa Kosher Food Bank, which provides food for over 100 Jewish families each month. She is responsible for managing a team of dedicated volunteers, creating social media content, and procuring food and financing for the OKFB.