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WATCH ABOVE: An Israel Independence Day flag raising ceremony at Toronto city hall was met with protests on Tuesday. As Jaden Lee-Lincoln reports, questions are being raised about Mayor Olivia By JERUSALEM POST STAFF JUNE 19, 2023 12:11 The official Israel Independence Day reception, hosted by the Israeli Consulate in Toronto and Western Canada, was held in early May. Toronto, Ontario – Toronto Police Service has issued an official statement outlining enhanced security measures and a strong police presence for the United Jewish Appeal’s 56th annual Walk With Israel, scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Sherman Campus in North York. Many Jewish Canadians celebrate Israel’s independence on Yom Ha’Atzmaut. It commemorates when David Ben-Gurion, who was Israel’s first prime minister, publicly read the Israel’s Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. According to the Jewish calendar, this was the fifth day of Iyar, the eighth month of the civil year, in the year 5708. State of Israel Flag State of Israel Independence Day 9 a.m. May 3 Republic of Türkiye Flag National Sovereignty and Children’s Day (April 23) May 4 Republic of Poland Flag Republic of Poland Constitution Day (May 3) 2:30 p.m. May 19 Union Jack Flag Victoria Day. May 24 State of Eritrea Flag State of Eritrea Independence Day 1:30 p.m. May 25 Celebration for Israel's Independence day!If you are not using the free shuttle bus, we encourage participants to take public transit to the event. Type in your address to find the best route for you Jewish Canadians marked Israel’s 77th Independence Day with lively celebrations nationwide. Montreal hosted the largest event with a downtown march and concert, while cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton held their own festivities featuring Israeli music, dance, an And Power. Reflections for Independence Day 2025. Apr 27, 2025, 12:10 PM Edit. Share. Toronto (davidmatlow@icloud.com). Photograph by David Matlow. Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence What is Israel Independence Day? Israel Independence Day, or Yom Ha’atzmuat, is a celebration of the reforming of Israel after almost 2000 years since the exile of the Jewish people from the land. For many people, it is more than just a holiday, but a celebration of resilience, freedom, and fulfillment of long-awaited dreams. From Ottawa to Toronto, Calgary, Winnipeg, and dozens more, provincial and municipal governments raised the Israeli flag on May 1–2, 2025, marking Israel’s 77th Independence Day. May 25, 2025 Toronto, Canada Demonstrations Israeli independence day Share Print page On Sunday, May 25, 2025, as Zionist groups gathered in Toronto for their annual “Walk for Israel” parade, a coalition of anti-Zionist Jews and pro-Palestinian supporters staged a peaceful protest against the celebration of 77 years of Zionism. Israel Independence Day celebrations get underway at Macdonald Park in Montreal on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Dave Sidaway Montreal Gazette Thousands of people waving Israeli flags gathered at Federation CJA is a registered charitable organization pursuant to the Canadian Income Tax Act - Registration number: 106702251RR0001. Federation CJA is a 501c(3) non-profit Community Organization - 98-018 3709. Israeli Independence Day, celebrated on the fifth day of the Hebrew month of Iyar (this year it is on the third to avoid desecrating Shabbat), commemorates the signing of the state’s Declaration of Independence in 1948. Independence Day is celebrated immediately after the end of Remembrance Day (official name: Remembrance Day for the Fallen The Consulate General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada in Partnership with Israel Bonds Canada Celebrating Israel's Independence Day Special Concert by Passerby City Playhouse Theatre 1000 New Westminster Driver, Vaughan Registration for event is REQUIRED & is being managed by the Consulate of Israel. (Photo: UJA.) Toronto’s Jewish community and its allies are preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year—the 2025 Walk with Israel, organized by UJA Federation of Greater Toronto. Taking place on May 25, the event coincides with the eve of Yom Yerushalayim, adding a special layer of significance to this year’s gathering. This first-person account is based on verified observations from the 2025 Walk With Israel in Toronto, official statements from Toronto Police, and expert analysis of the current sociopolitical climate as of May 2025. Toronto’s mayor skipped the city’s Israel Independence Day event after calling the flag raising ‘divisive’ Olivia Chow says she'd rather leave political friction out of these events. Celebration for Israel's Independence day! 01.05.2025 - 10H15 PARC MACDONALD PARK LOCATION BUSES VOLUNTEERS IN THE MEDIA Declaration Day is a global initiative by the Israel Forever Foundation, celebrated annually on May 14, to reaffirm and recognize Israel’s historic rebirth and independence. It brings together communities worldwide in solidarity, proudly affirming the Jewish nation’s rights, freedom, and resilience.
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