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