On Yom Ha'atzmaut, We Danced Again!
This year, as Israel marked 77 years of independence, we raised our voices, lifted our hearts, and moved to the rhythm of resilience, unity, and hope. We Danced Again!—born from the tragedy of the Nova Festival—celebrated the unbreakable spirit of our people as we danced side-by-side with Nova Festival survivors, signifying our vow to rise, rejoice, and stand strong together.
We came together for a powerful, sold-out Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration filled with music, culture, and pride. Over 1,000 gathered, and this one was more meaningful than ever. We were honoured to welcome Ruchot Hatzafon, an electrifying band from our partnership region in Northern Israel, whose musicians, displaced from their homes, brought with them the spirit of resilience and hope.
“MAGSHIMIM” מגשימים One who fulfills their dreams
The Diamond Family Endowment Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation
Elliot & Megan Laskin
Greenbrier Holdings Ltd.
“BONIM” בונים Builders
Alan & Candace Kwinter
Arnold & Anita Silber
David & Eva Kaplan
Gary Averbach
Harvey & Jody Dales
Heather & Jonathan Berkowitz
Isaac & Judy Thau
Jonathon & Karly Leipsic
Naomi Kronitz and Irving Laskin
Neri and Aron Tischler
Norman & Marlene Franks
Pam Wolfman & Brad Freedman
Rose-Marie Glassman
Stephen Simon & Bette-Jane Israels
The Gaerber Families.
The Kahn Foundation
"The Marsid Family Foundation Marie Doduck, Cathy Golden, Bernice Carmeli & Families"
The Pullan Family + Lyle
Zev & Elaine Shafran
“SOLELIM” סוללים Pavers
Amos & Helen Michelson
Anonymous (2)
Bella & Ami Haasz
Bob Markin
Bruce and Sondi Green
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs
Joe & Karyn Gold
Karen James
Keren & Philip Gertsman
King David High School
Larry Vinegar & Marcy Schwartzman
Leon & Beth Bogner
Lola Pawer
Michael & Phyllis Moscovich
Mordehai & Hana Wosk
Oreck, Karby, Barristers & Solicitors
Dr. Peter Cooperberg
Phil & Diane Switzer
Robert & Marilyn Krell
The Cristall Family
Tracy and Leslie Ames
Yvette Porte & Family
“CHAVERIM” חברים Friends
Aaron Yacht
Andi and Yossi Kowaz
Cheryl & Randy Milner
Axis
BBYO
Ben-Gurion University Canada
Beth Tikvah Congregation & Centre
Burquest Jewish Community Association
Camp Hatikvah
Canadian Friends of Hebrew University
Canadian Hadassah--WIZO Vancouver Centre
CIJA - The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs | Pacific Region
CJPAC Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee
Congregation Beth Hamidrash
Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Har El, the North Shore Centre for Jewish Life
Congregation Schara Tzedeck
Congregation Temple Sholom
Habonim Dror Camp Miriam
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Vancouver
Hillel BC
Israel Bonds Canada
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver
Jewish Family Services
Jewish Independent
Jewish Museum and Archives BC
Jewish National Fund, Pacific Region
Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver
Kehila Society of Richmond
King David High School
Kulam Ba’Valley
Louis Brier Home & Hospital
Mamatefet
Na'amat Vancouver
National Council of Jewish Women
NCSY
Ohel Ya'akov Community Kollel
Or Shalom Synagogue
ORT Canada
PJ Library
Richmond Jewish Day School
The Bayit
Tikvah Housing Society
USY
Vancouver Folk Dance Society
Vancouver Hebrew Academy
Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
Vancouver Jewish Film Centre and Festival
Vancouver Talmud Torah School
We-Israeli Women Empowerment
White Rock South Surrey Jewish Community Centre
Yaffa Housing Society
Pre-Event Reception Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Photobooth Sponsor
Snack Station Sponsor
Michelle & Neil
Pollock