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References
- ↑ Adath Shalom (Ottawa)
- ↑ "Ottawa Synagogues tackle existential challenges". Archived from the original on 2015-11-21. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ↑ Adath Shalom (Ottawa)
- ↑ http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/histoires_de_chez_nous-community_memories/pm_v2.php?id=exhibit_home&fl=0&lg=English&ex=00000787 Jewish Community, Ottawa Jewish Archives
- ↑ Adath Shalom Congregation archives
- ↑ Adath Shalom history
- ↑ Adath Shalom Congregation archives
- ↑ Jewish Memorial Gardens
