Yom Ha'atzmaut 2026

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.

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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

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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.