Yom Ha’atzmaut Community Celebration
Wednesday, April 22
4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Soloway JCC | Free Admission
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Israeli culture, food, and fun!
Israeli Menu by Pita Pizza Prime
Food available for purchase. Menu details coming soon
Social Hall
Israeli Shuk (Market) | 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Browse an authentic Israeli market featuring:
- Jewelry
- Crafts
- Artwork
- Beauty products
- And more
Self Defence Demo by Shomrim Ottawa | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Israeli Folk Dance Workshop | 6:00 pm
Experience traditional Israeli folk dances led by a professional instructor. All ages welcome—no experience needed.
Greenberg Families Library
Create a Star of David | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Make your own Jewish star with popsicle sticks and pom poms
Gymnasium
(Lower Level)
Family Entertainment
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Enjoy an exciting lineup of activities, including:
- DJ spinning Israeli music
- Professional circus team with stunts & mini‑workshops
- Bouncy castle & obstacle course
- Balloon twisters
- Face painting by Painting Fairy
- Stilt walker
- Bracelet making with PJ Library
Teen Lounge
Lecture: Focus on Israeli Innovations
6:00 pm
Presented by Stephen J. Adler,
Chief Executive Officer, Tel Aviv University Canada
From cancer‑fighting CRISPR therapies to AI that maps global biodiversity and predicts extreme weather, Tel Aviv University is pioneering research with real‑world impact far beyond Israel’s borders.
Discover groundbreaking work from TAU labs in:
- Medicine
- Climate science
- Quantum research
- Advanced technologies
Learn how Israel’s largest and most diverse university is helping build a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future—for the Jewish people and the world.
Special Exhibit – Ella Getmansky & Miki Spitzer
4:30 – 7:30pm
Activity Gallery (First Floor Lobby)
Israeli watercolor artist Ella Getmansky captures quiet, everyday moments, bringing beauty to the seemingly incidental. Heart and Soul of the Earth invites viewers to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Israel through the photography of Miki Spitzer.
6:30 PM: Live lottery with two original artworks to be won.
