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Community moments worth showing up for.
Meet, remember, learn and celebrate with Jewish and Israeli communities across Canada. These listings were checked September 30, 2026; confirm registration and event details with the host.
OCT03–042026
October 7 and Beyond
Kelowna, British Columbia
A weekend of memory, Jewish history and the Middle East, including a talk by Dor Schachar.
Event detailsOCT072026
Walk for Israel & Gathering
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Gather with the local community to mark October 7. Registration details are on the event page.
Event details and registrationOCT072026
Messages of Hope
Edmonton, Alberta
An all-ages gathering with Israeli youth, reflection and messages of hope for children in Israel. Registration required; venue shared with registrants.
Event details and registrationOCT072026
October 7 Commemoration
Calgary, Alberta
A free community evening of reflection and resilience, with a screening of Safe Room.
Event details and registrationOCT072026
Community October 7th Commemoration
Ottawa, Ontario
Music, prayers and stories from Israeli university students, presented with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Embassy of Israel.
Event detailsOCT072026
Voices of Kibbutz Nirim
Montreal, Quebec
A community gathering marking three years since October 7, featuring voices from Kibbutz Nirim.
Event detailsOCT072026
7 October: Together, Three Years Later
Toronto, Ontario
Community commemoration in Midtown Toronto. The meeting location is shared closer to the event.
Event details and registrationOCT072026
October 7 Vigil & Commemoration
Vancouver, British Columbia
A public vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery plaza to commemorate the victims of October 7.
Event detailsOCT16–172026
October Shabbaton
Kelowna, British Columbia
Family-friendly Shabbat services, learning and community with visiting Winnipeg Rabbi Matthew Leibl.
Schedule and detailsOCT182026
Hebrew Storytime & Breakfast
Vancouver, British Columbia
Israeli breakfast, Hebrew conversation and a storytime activity for children at the JCC.
Event details and ticketsOCT202026
Canada Israel Fashion Week + CHW
Montreal Oct 20–21 · Toronto Nov 5–8
Fashion, art and performances featuring Israeli and Canadian designers, with shopping supporting Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses.
Dates and event informationOCT252026
A Concert of Living Languages
Halifax, Nova Scotia
A free public concert bringing Yiddish and Mi’kmaw musical traditions together, with Halifax and Montreal artists.
Event detailsOCT302026
Na’amat Canada National Convention
Montreal, Quebec · Oct 30–Nov 1
A national weekend of speakers, discussion, activities and connection focused on resilience, renewal and hope.
Program and registrationNOV032026
Spirit of Hope 2026
Toronto, Ontario
Sam Harris and Bernard-Henri Lévy join a conversation on extremism, democracy, Israel and the Jewish community, hosted by FSWC.
Program and ticketsEvent details can change. Please confirm times, venue, registration and accessibility with the organizer before attending.
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