Valerie Michailovich
Valerie Michailovich wishes she was a recovering political staffer, but can’t stay out of the game. Currently the Parliamentary Affairs Advisor to Sen. Judith Seidman, she has also worked as a writer in the Office of the Leader of the Opposition. An active member of the Ottawa Jewish community, Valerie is a lover of all Jewish things - especially challah, Passover seders and Israel.
Bio last updated December 19th, 2019.
Articles by Valerie Michailovich
Putting Chanukah’s Stamp on Canada
By Valerie Michailovich
December 19, 2019
As Hanukkah begins this weekend, Valerie Michailovich reflects on the story from which the holy season stems, and Canada Post’s issuing of stamps commemorating it.
We can learn about courage and dedication to religious freedom, self-determination, and most importantly, one’s identity – all of which the Maccabees, a heroic group of Jewish warriors, exemplified Shortly after their victory, the Maccabees and the Jewish people miraculously found a jar of pure oil in the Beit Hamikdash, the ancient Holy Temple of Jerusalem that had been destroyed in the battle
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What's In A Name?
Valerie Michailovich
May 14, 2019
An internet search of a person's name will tell you much about them and who they are, but in the Jewish faith, G-d's way of identifying with people goes far beyond a name.
In fact, the irony is that we, as Jewish people, since the times of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, have built a sincere, meaningful, rich and trusting relationship with G-d without needing to fully know or understand G-d’s one true name When G-d appeared before Moses in a form of a burning Bush, Moses ex...
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Finding Home
Valerie Michailovich
December 3, 2018
Between Russia, Israel, the USA, and Canada, each place Convivium contributor Valerie Michailovich has called home has given her something distinct. Rather than a place of stability or a foundation, which many associate with the concept of home, Michailovich sees it as a place where one learns, grows and builds.
I think that I will always struggle to grow roots in one true home, and so I believe that any place in this world can bring me in, welcome me, and provide me with a space that I feel comfortable enough to call my own Any place that feels comfortable and welcoming has the potential to become a home A...