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Anationalcelebrationofwomen's power,creativity,andvoice presentedbyCHW.
SHE DAY is CHW’s brand-new national event designed to inspire and connect communities across North America.
SHE DAY is a multi-city celebration in honour of International Women’s Day, activating communities across Canada and in Florida in the United States.
SHE DAY programming explores themes of women’s empowerment, leadership, health, mental wellness, fashion, and beauty. Across the country, participants will experience an inspiring lineup of speakers, artists, and performers who spark conversation, creativity, and change bringing communities together through uplifting talks energizing performances, and
IN SUPPORT OF
EdenAssociation
Founded in 1997, Eden Association is in the heart of the peripheral communities of southern Israel and the Negev settlements with the mission to develop and establish innovative programs for the treatment of girls and women dealing with post-trauma and complex post-trauma. Since October 7, there has been an urgent need for therapeutic support for women.
Untreated trauma worsens over time, affecting mental and physical health, daily life, and relationships. For women, the impact extends to their families, communities, and Israel’s social resilience. With support from CHW, they are expanding their Trauma Therapy Center to prevent long-term suffering, restore hope, and build a healthier future.
The Trauma Therapy Center operates based on the extensive expertise of the Eden Association in trauma care, utilizing the unique therapeutic approach known as the “Eden Model.”The center offers holistic treatment addressing both the body and mind, with personalized and group therapies tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by women and girls requiring mental health support or a nurturing community environment in the aftermath of recent events.
Additionally, the center offers treatment for women and young adults who have been suffering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prior to the war, and whose conditions have worsened as a result.
PROGRAM
Toronto-March8
1:00-4:00 PM – Vendor Market and Inspiring Speakers
Vancouver-March8
2:00-5:00 PM – Vendor Market, Guest Speakers, Refreshments and Connection
Edmonton-March8
2:00-4:00 PM – Speaker Session, Refreshments and Connection
Calgary-March8
1:00-2:30 PM – Speaker Session and Q&A
2:30-3:00 PM – Break with Kosher refreshments
3:00-4:00 PM – Self-Defence Session
Montreal-March9
5:30-8:00 PM – Pickleball Tournament, Light Dinner, and Prize Presentations
London-March12
7:00-8:00 PM – Light refreshments
8:00-9:30 PM - Speaker
DelrayBeachFlorida-March12
2:00-4:00 PM – Presentation and demos on beauty and self-care
WELCOME
For more than a century, CHW has been woven into the very fabric of Israeli society, transforming the lives of women and children and strengthening communities for generations. Our mission is rooted in compassion and possibility ensuring that at-risk women and children have access to leading-edge healthcare, education, and social services in safe, nurturing environments in Israel and Canada.
SHE DAY is a beautiful reflection of that mission in action. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the entire SHE DAY committee for their tireless dedication and vision.We are deeply thankful to our extraordinary speakers Eve Barlow, Brooke Goldstein, Lindsay Pinchuk, Amy Bondar, Sam Karl,The GeeWomen (Miriam, Natalie, and Celene), Dr.Tamara Shenkier, Laura Mossey, Ruth M’Rav-Jankelwitz,TinaVanderworp, Carolina Carvalho Mendes, and Anna Cleaver who took the time to share their insight and inspiration.
Special thanks to our wonderful moderators, Jessica Snow and Jocelyn Brown, and to ElizabethWasserman.Thank you as well to Nathalie Belanger of Ask Elina for introducing their app in Montreal.We are also grateful to the Magen Group and Jewish London Ontario for their partnership.To everyone who helped bring our inaugural SHE DAY to life in celebration of InternationalWomen’s Day, Kol Hakavod.
Our sincere appreciation to our generous lead sponsor,The Estate of Libby Feldman and to all of our donors, sponsors, vendors, and guests who made SHE DAY events across North America such a success.
Proceeds from SHE DAY will support the Eden AssociationTraumaTherapy Center, providing critical trauma care for young women and girls in southern Israel who have experienced profound trauma since October 7.
None of this meaningful work happens without you, our dedicated and generous supporters. Because of your unwavering commitment, CHW continues to uplift lives, restore hope, and create lasting impact in Israel and Canada.
Sincerely,
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OUR VISION
We strive to excel at creating impact through our projects and programs in Israel and Canada. We aspire to be recognized as leaders by our members and friends, donors, partners and our beneficiaries in Israel and Canada.
We strongly believe that every human being deserves to achieve their full potential, while living in safety and security. Our support of excellence in education, innovation in research, advancement in healthcare, safeguarding of social services, and investment in our beneficiaries, will create global impact, improve lives, and provide hope.
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Founded by visionary Jewish women in 1917, CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) is a non-political, non-partisan, national network of dedicated volunteers who believe that excellence and advancement of education, healthcare, and social services transcends politics, religion, and national boundaries.
By supporting CHW, you are funding life-changing programs inEducation,Healthcare,and SocialServicesinIsraeland Canada.
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For over 100 years, CHW has made a positive and lasting impact on the very fabric of Israeli society by transforming the lives of women and children
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Raised in the Anglican Church, Laura always understood Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people. Her resolve to stand up for Canada’s Jewish community is rooted in a deep respect for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and for Jewish values of ethical responsibility, social justice, and compassion. She is currently studying theTorah through participation in the 929 Project.
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In addition to her advocacy, Lindsay consults with female founders to build their brands and is the founder of Dear FoundHer…, a top 0.5% podcast and community supporting women over forty as they build and grow their businesses.
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Outside of work,Tamara is most proud of being married for 37 years and the mother of two adult daughters. She values friendships, family, and community and loves spending time in the natural beauty of British Columbia. She has raised significant funds through sponsored cycling events for Callanish, a local non-profit that offers a restorative retreat and healing community for people whose lives have been irrevocably changed by cancer (callanish.org). She also supports the Jewish Federation of GreaterVancouver as a long-time volunteer canvasser.
Tamara is an inaugural and ongoing board member of the Jewish Medical Association of British Columbia, founded in early 2024 to help create a supportive professional home for Jewish physicians and health professionals, foster mentorship across generations, and strengthen Jewish voice and belonging in healthcare. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, cycling, skiing, walking her dog in the forest — and singing enthusiastically (if not expertly) in community choirs.
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With a background in dance and authentic movement,Tina brings a somatic and holistic lens to mental health, attuning to the body and honoring it as an essential part of healing. She is married and is the mother of two daughters and is deeply passionate about empowering women to reclaim their voice, worth, and return to a sense of wholeness.
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TORONTO VENDORS
VANCOUVER VENDORS
Circles by Nava
Carol SchoenfeldHandmade Glass Beads & Jewelry
Glenda LeznoffArtist
Mila Maznyak - Artist
Indigo Arts by Lovena Galyide
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Sylvia Cristall
SPONSORS
Wearegrateful foragenerous donationfrom
THE ESTATE OF LIBBY FELDMAN
THEFELICIA ANDARNOLD AARON FOUNDATION SPONSORS
SPONSORS
COMING TO TORONTO AND MONTREAL
A showcase of Israeli and Canadian fashion designers, artists, and performers
A luxury marketplace and art exhibit
Spreading light, talent, and positivity
Israel and Canada coming together in one unforgettable celebration
THANK YOU
TORONTO COMMITTEE TORONTO COMMITTEE
Stephanie Caplan
Annette Filler
Shelley Fine
Debbie Goldberg
Shayla Gunter Goldstein
Joanna Goodman
Leila Lax
Fran Luborsky
Shanna Mittleman
Susan Rose
Nancy Rosen
Barb Rosenstein
Maureen Tartick Tova Train
Gail Teperman
Michelle Weinberg
Terry Yanowski
Judy Zelikovitz
VANCOUVER COMMITTEE VANCOUVER
Ruthi Akselrod
Jocelyn Brown
Laura Lewko
Toby Rubin
Pamela Wolfman
Deborah Youngson
EDMONTON COMMITTEE EDMONTON COMMITTEE
Miriam Cooper
Stephanie Hendin
Carolina Mendes
CALGARY COMMITTEE CALGARY COMMITTEE
Sara Brodsky
Valerie Price
MONTREAL COMMITTEE MONTREAL COMMITTEE
Shari Abramovitch
Alicia Epstein
Pamela Gross
Randy Kay Kugler
Jennifer London
Randi Schapira
Sari Sheiner
Alana Shiveck
LONDON COMMITTEE LONDON
Hayley Faulkner
Zahava Goldstein
Danielle Perelman
Dara Siegel
FLORIDA COMMITTEE FLORIDA
Joyce Jacobs Sharon Kroft
THANK YOU
CHW VOLUNTEERS CHW VOLUNTEERS
A big thank you to all our amazing volunteers for making this event possible.
CHW STAFF CHW STAFF
Lisa Colt-Kotler, CEO
Alanna Elias, Senior Director, Development and Campaigns
Sharon Stern, Director, CHW Israel Office
Jennifer Ierullo, Director, Donor Relations and Volunteer Engagement & Outreach
Rebecca Bowslaugh, Director, Marketing and Communication
Karen Rustia, Director, Events and Corporate Sponsorship
Katia Ousovitch, Manager, Donor Relations and Stewardship
Alla Shchepotkina, Database Manager
Malka-Deena Lewis, Senior Development Coordinator, Calgary andWestern Canada
Alex Saslove-Raisbeck, Marketing and Communications Specialist
Alina Shpitalnikava, Senior Event Coordinator
Laura Mityurev, National Bookkeeper
Amanda Aron Chimanovitch, Community Engagement and Event Officer,Western Canada
Alexa Michos, National Event Coordinator
