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I would like to take part in one of these but the timing now that I live outside Toronto is not convenient. I am glad to see larger numbers participating though. If I recall there were far fewer a couple of years ago when supporters could have used the spiritual support.
Tens of thousands of people took part in an annual fundraising walk for Israel in Toronto on Sunday.
The Walk with Israel, organized by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Greater Toronto, was intended to be a demonstration of "unwavering support for the people of Israel, especially now as they continue living through conflict, evacuations, and significant unease," organizers said on the walk's website.
Adam Minsky, president and CEO of UJA of Greater Toronto, said the walk is a show of strength and a celebration of the Jewish community.
"The community has really faced a very difficult time this year and that's what makes today really so special and so important," Minsky said. "You can end up feeling very isolated at a time like this when there are repeated attacks on the community."
Toronto police had promised an increased presence at the walk. In a series of social media posts on Sunday, Toronto police said a total of six people were arrested before, during and after the walk.
Ahead of the event, organizers said they were expecting a similar turnout to last year. An estimated 56,000 people took part in the walk in 2025.
The 3.9 kilometre walk, which started at 9 a.m. Sunday, began at Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto on Wilson Avenue, then travelled northbound on Bathurst Street and ended at UJA’s Sherman Campus where a festival had been organized.
Toronto police said an estimated 60,000 people attended the event. Omer Antebi, who is originally from Israel but is volunteering in Canada, said the walk is "all about love."
"Haters are always going to be there," she said. "The only way to fight hate is to love. So that's what we're here to do, just to have fun, hug, dance, and just love. Remember the good scene."
Tens of thousands of people took part in an annual fundraising walk for Israel in Toronto on Sunday.
The Walk with Israel, organized by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Greater Toronto, was intended to be a demonstration of "unwavering support for the people of Israel, especially now as they continue living through conflict, evacuations, and significant unease," organizers said on the walk's website.
Adam Minsky, president and CEO of UJA of Greater Toronto, said the walk is a show of strength and a celebration of the Jewish community.
"The community has really faced a very difficult time this year and that's what makes today really so special and so important," Minsky said. "You can end up feeling very isolated at a time like this when there are repeated attacks on the community."
Toronto police had promised an increased presence at the walk. In a series of social media posts on Sunday, Toronto police said a total of six people were arrested before, during and after the walk.
Ahead of the event, organizers said they were expecting a similar turnout to last year. An estimated 56,000 people took part in the walk in 2025.
The 3.9 kilometre walk, which started at 9 a.m. Sunday, began at Temple Sinai Congregation of Toronto on Wilson Avenue, then travelled northbound on Bathurst Street and ended at UJA’s Sherman Campus where a festival had been organized.
Toronto police said an estimated 60,000 people attended the event. Omer Antebi, who is originally from Israel but is volunteering in Canada, said the walk is "all about love."
"Haters are always going to be there," she said. "The only way to fight hate is to love. So that's what we're here to do, just to have fun, hug, dance, and just love. Remember the good scene."
