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.

Valerie Michailovich

Articles by Valerie Michailovich

  • What's In A Name?

    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

    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...

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