Newsletter October 27, 2017

What We've Been Up To

Since the holidays, we

have kept busy with Israeli

visitors, community

events, cultural ensembles

and presentations and the

continuous expansion of

Canada-Israel business

and political relations.

NATAL (Israel's Trauma

and Resiliency Center)

Maya Tadmor- Anderman (Director of Strategic Partnerships) and Dr. Tamar Lavi (Director

of Community Outreach and an Educational Psychologist) from NATAL visited Toronto for

the 8th annual conference hosted by The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran

Health Research (CIMVHR), in partnership with the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

Israel's Trauma and Resiliency Center, Natal, is an organization providing multidisciplinary

treatment and support to victims of trauma due to terror and war in Israel.

Accompanied by members of the Consulate, they had the opportunity to meet with

the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, headed by Patricia Li, Assistant

Deputy Minister, Orgne and The Niagara Emergency Medical Services to discuss possible

collaborations between Canada and Israel in the field of trauma and wellness.

They also met with EMAT's (the Emergency Medical Assistance Team) Senior Executives

and Toronto EMS, CAMH- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Mount Sinai

Hospital to discuss challenges concerning mental health and solutions for wellness.

Make sure you check out NATAL and all the amazing work they do in Israel and around

the world in Mental health wellness.

Maya Tadmor-Anderman, Tamar Lavi and the Ontario

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.

NATAL and EMS Toronto

NATAL with Mount Sinai Representatives

NATAL with EMAT Representatives

Celebrating Democracies

On the 26th of September, we were invited by the Canada India Foundation to celebrate inclusivity and Democracies in Canada, India and Israel. CG Baram spoke alongside India's Ambassador and CG Dinesh Bhatia, MP Ramesh Sangha-Chair of Canada-India Parliamentary Friendship Group; and MPP Amrit Mangat. We were very impressed by the Indian, Canadian and Israeli dance groups. What a night of festivities and exchange of cultural similarities.Thank you to the Canada-India Foundation for honoring us at this incredible event.

CG Baram with Israeli cultural dancers at the

Canada-India Foundation's event celebrating

Democracies

CG Baram getting interviewed for Zee TV

Keren Hayesod

CG Baram, together with visiting Knesset Members Dr. Anat Berko and Yoel Hasson (Co-Chairs

of the Israel-Canada Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group), attended the Keren Hayesod-

United Israel Appeal International Leadership Conference.

At the opening dinner, they had the pleasure of meeting Ambassador Danny Danon - דנון דני -

(Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations); Hon. Stephen Harper (former

Prime Minister of Canada); and Mayor of Toronto, John Tory among others.

CG Baram, Ambassador to the U.N Danny Danon and

Dr. Anat Berko

Former Prime Minister Stephan Harper and CG Baram

Expanding Canada- Israel Relations

Early this month, CG Baram met with Minister

and MPP Laura Albanese (Citizenship and

Immigration).

They had an excellent discussion regarding

multiculturalism and inclusivity in Canada.

Dr. Anat Berko and Yoel Hasson

Knesset Members Dr. Anat Berko and Yoel

Hasson, Co-Chairs of the Israel-Canada Inter-

Parliamentary Friendship Group, escorted by

CG Galit Baram, visited Queen's Park on

October 16th. They attended a multi-party

round table with MPPs Gila Martow; Cheri

DiNovo; Paul Miller; Jim McDonell and Mike

Colle, Assistant to the Minister of Labour.

Assaf Kehati Trio in Edmonton.

Israeli artist Assaf Kehati performed his

upcoming 4th album in Edmonton on

October 13th.

The album was dedicated to jazzy

arrangements of some favourite pop tunes

such as Englishmen In New York (Sting), Boat

On The River (Styx), Marlene On The Wall

(Suzanne Vega) and Enjoy The Silence

(Depeche Mode), as well as songs from other

albums. Songs ranged from jazz standards,

to original modern compositions.

Noa Raviv

On Oct 13-14, Noa Raviv, a world renowned

Israeli designer participated at the Body

Object Enclosure Exhibition and symposium

held at the Ryerson School of Interior Design

They had a fruitful discussion on bilateral

cooperation between Israel and Canada and in

particular Israel-Ontario relations in the areas

of trade, academia, culture, innovation and

technology, and the situation in the Middle

East.

Together with CG Galit Baram, the two MKs

were joined by Rabbis from all denominations

and community leaders and representatives

from CIJA, UJA Federation of Greater

Toronto, B'nai Brith Canada, and CJPAC for an

open and frank discussion regarding Israel-

Diaspora relations.

Dr. Berko and Mr. Hasson continued from

Toronto to Ottawa and Montreal.

and Design Exchange.

Noa displayed her work in Manus x Machina:

Fashion in an Age of Technology exhibit at

the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Since then,

Raviv has moved to New York and joined the

New Museum's incubator, New Inc.

Yotam Ottolenghi

On Tuesday, October 10,

the Schwartz/Reisman Centre hosted a

special evening for Yotam Ottolenghi, author

of five NYTs best-selling cookbooks,

including the multi-award winning Jerusalem.

Heather Reisman, (Chief Booklover and Chair

and CEO of Indigo) moderated the event,

which showed some of the most cutting-

edge developments in Israeli and

Mediterranean cuisine.

Culinary inspirations and cooking

methodology were presented with longtime

collaborator and Sweet co-author Helen Goh.

Haifa University Gala

The Canadian Friends of Haifa University

hosted their Mount Carmel Gala on Sunday,

October 22. CG Baram brought greetings and

spoke about the uniqueness of Haifa

University and their academic achievements.

Avi Benlolo

(President and CEO, Canadian Friends of

Simon Wiesenthal Center) received an

Honorary Doctorate and Dr. Peter Rosenbaum

(McMaster University, Department of

Pediatrics and co-founder of Canchild) was

honored as well.

Canchild is a non-profit research and

educational center located within the School

of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster

University. Their research is focused on

improving lives of children with a variety of

developmental conditions and their families.

Study in Israel

"Study in Israel" is a website designed to be

a source of information for all study

abroad programs in Israel. It has a

comprehensive list of programs, resources,

tools and links for you to have the best

possible Israel experience.

The "Study in Israel" website is operated by

Meitar Ensemble Tour Crossing Canada. Meitar Ensemble with Pierre-André Valade

(conductor), Roy Amotz (flute), Gilad Harel

(clarinet), Moshe Aharonov (violin/viola), Yoni

Gotlibovitch (cello) and Amit Dolberg (piano) set

out on their special cross-Canada tour from October

19th until 27

th. Our Culture Officer, Victor

Vazquez, attended their Toronto show. They have

performed in Winnipeg, Calgary and Montreal

as well. The Meitar Ensemble, founded in 2004 by artistic

director Amit Dolberg and based in Tel-Aviv is an

array of virtuosos specializing in contemporary

music who have been invited to play at some of the

most prestigious places in the world.

the Council for Higher Education and the

Planning and Budgeting Committee of

Israel. Check it out here.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra will

perform a one-time show in Toronto on

October 28th, 2017 at the Roy Thompson

Hall. This is their first time in Canada in26

years.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra describes the

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) as "one

of Israel's oldest and most influential cultural

institutions." Since its founding in 1936, the

IPO has dedicated itself to presenting the

world's greatest music to audiences in Israel

and around the world. The Conductor

Zubin Mehta is an Indian conductor of

Western classical music. He is the Music

Director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra,

with which he has conducted over three

thousand concerts over five decades. After

50 years of a wonderful career Mehta is

retiring in October of 2019. More Information

here

Film Screening

TJFF and the Anne Tanenbaum Centre for

Jewish Studies at the University of Toronto

will present Israeli Series 'Your Honor',

winner of the Grand Prix at 'Series Mania'

French television festival, this November 5th

and November 12th. The screening will take

place at Innis Town Hall on Sunday

November 5th and 12th from 2pm-6pm. Series

co-creator and writer Shlomo Mashiach will

be a guest on November 12th.

Tickets are available online at

https://tjff.com/israeli-tv-series-your-honor-

kvodo/

Tourism 2017 is Breaking Records but

2018 Could Be Even Better

Excerpt from the Hotel Business Review

September 28, 2017

"With World Tourism Day today, September

27, Israel's tourism numbers are shooting past

old records. The statistics are impressive, such

as the one listing a 26% increase in the first

half of 2017 compared to the same time

period in 2016. However, according to a

leading luxury hospitality expert, this could

just be the beginning of the trend. David

Cohen, general manager of the

InterContinental David Tel Aviv, thinks that

Israel's fierce individuality and commitment to

sustainability - which also happens to be the

theme of this year's World Tourism Day - is a

key combination which is striking a chord

with travelers. Tourists are so pleased with

what they're finding in Israel that Cohen

Past and Future Meet as Innovation Lab

Opens in Jerusalem's Historic Tower of

David

Excerpt FromIsrael 21c

October 25th 2017

"This October 19th-21st Israel will have a

delegation of companies showcasing

Israel's fresh produce and agricultural

technologies at the PMA Fresh Summit in

New Orleans.The 2,000-year-old Tower of

David, today one of Jerusalem's top

attractions, hardly seems the most likely

location for an innovation incubator. But

the launch this week of the ToD Innovation

Lab proves that sometimes new buds grow

best in ancient soil.

The ToD Innovation Lab will offer work

space, equipment, and a real-time beta site

for startups within the historic citadel built

by King Herod. The Reception Hall once

used by Ottoman Empire-era governors has

been given a NIS 2.7 million facelift

(courtesy of the Jerusalem Development

Authority) to become the centerpiece of

the facility." Read full article here.

TD to Open Cyber-Security Office in

expects the upward trend to continue,

potentially making 2018 an even higher

record-breaking year." Read full article.

Six Sense to Open Their First Resort in

Eilat

Excerpt from TTG Media

October 25, 2017

"Six Senses has revealed plans to open its first

resort in Israel, close to the Red Sea

destination of Eilat.

The Six Senses Shaharut will be based in the

Negev Desert's Arava Valley - a 45-minute

drive from Eilat's new airport in southern

Israel.

The resort, which is due to open in November

2018, will have 58 suites and villas, including a

three-bedroom retreat.

Six Senses said it will 'integrate the desert

topography' within the design of the new

resort including the use of local stone,

regional cacti and desert plants in the

Israel Excerpt from the CJN

October 26, 2017

"Israel's Fintech Industry is one of the

world's leading Industries. In recent years,

multinational financial institutions have

established R&D operations in Israel in

order to take advantage of the know-how

and technological capabilities of the local

industry and to collaborate with Israeli

Fintech companies.The Toronto-Dominion

Bank is opening a new office in Tel Aviv to

tap Israel's cybersecurity expertise - a first

for any Canadian bank.

The bank and its subsidiaries, collectively

known as TD Bank Group, plans to invest

between $3 million to $5 million annually in

its Tel Aviv office and aims to hire as many

as 12 staff members within the coming

year, according to Jeff Henderson, TD's chief

information officer." Read full article here.

construction of the villas."

More Links :

The 5 best Restaurants in Jerusalem

The top ten things to Do in Israel Right Now

SAP Buying Israel's Gigya for Reported

$350 Million

Excerpt from Israel21c

September 5, 2017

"Gigya, whose customer identity

management platform helps companies

build digital relationships with some 1.3

billion consumers, has entered into an

agreement to be acquired by software

giant SAP. The company did not disclose

the price tag of the deal, though it has

been reported at $350 million. Gigya was

founded in 2006 in Israel and currently

employs 300 people in its offices in

Mountain View (California), Tel Aviv and

London."Read full article.

On UN Day, Israel Celebrates its

Achievements at the UN

President Rivlin Receives Diplomatic

Credentials of New Ambassadors to Israel

and Meets with Romanian FM Teodor

Meleșcanu

Israel Wlected to UN Space Committee

(COPUOS)

PM Netanyahu Meets with Romanian

Foreign Minister Teodor Melascanu

Transforming an Ancient Language Into a

Captivating Melody

"Victoria Hanna's music is nothing like you've

ever heard before. Victoria Hanna, an Israeli

artist who lives in Jerusalem, has gained

international attention for her unconventional

use of the Hebrew alphabet and ancient texts,

Middle Eastern sounds, and contemporary hip

hop. The result of these unique combinations?

Fascinating and mesmerizing songs that you'll

have on repeat all day"

Women and Stories of Jerusalem,

"Jerusalem is all about the people. Getting to

know the city's diverse population is the true

and best way to understand its past and

present. "Women and Stories in Jerusalem" is a

unique opportunity to meet women from

Jerusalem's different communities, who open

their hearts and homes, share their stories and

show visitors what the city is made of."

Israeli Inspiration Taking the Soccer World

by Storm

"In the heart of Jerusalem lies not only ancient

history....but also basketball! Check out one of

coolest leagues for 3-on-3 StreetBall - where

enthusiasts from all over the city (and country)

come together for some friendly competition."

Homeland Security and Cyber Conference

With hundreds of startup companies

dedicated to homeland security and cyber,

Israel is the perfect location for the

Homeland Security and Cyber (HLS)

conference. The HLS conference which takes

place in Tel Aviv, introduces more than 4,000

national security experts from 65 countries,

to the latest Israeli technologies. From cyber

to security, and everything in between, Israel

is making the world a safer place, one

computer at a time.