Thousands take to Toronto in Giant Walk for Israel
“The strong turnout reflects our shared commitment to Israel and the strength of our diverse community here in Toronto.”
Over 56,000 people marched through Toronto during Sunday’s 56th Annual Walk With Israel event, according to the Toronto Police Service.
The rally, organized by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, took place on the same day as Israel’s National Security Council warned of an “increased threat from terrorist elements against Israelis and Jews” in Canada, raising the threat level from one to two.
Nevertheless, the UJA Federation’s march went ahead as scheduled. At 56,000, the turnout was even greater than the estimated number of attendees at the Israel Day event on Fifth Avenue in NYC, making the Toronto rally the largest outside of Israel in 2025.
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The march began at the Temple Sinai synagogue, continued along Bathurst Street, and ended at the UJA Federation’s Sherman Campus, where the vibrant Renee & Irwin Nadal Walk Festival occurred.
As well as various performances, there were spaces commemorating the victims of the October 7 massacre, calls for the release of the hostages, and booths showcasing Israeli culture and the Jewish community.
“This was a significant day for our community,” said Ken Tanenbaum, chair of the UJA Federation.
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