JOIN US FOR THE CHW FASHION BLOOMS GALA
PRESENTED BY CANADA ISRAEL FASHION WEEK
This year, CHW has partnered with Canada Israel Fashion Week (CIFW) to unveil the highly anticipated FASHION BLOOMS event. The evening will dazzle with a spectacular runway show featuring exclusive collections from two acclaimed Israeli designers: Maskit and Chana Marelus, and a special scene featuring Community Runway Models wearing fabulous styles by local designer Milli. The event will also showcase the cutting-edge designs by the talented graduates of the CHW-supported Neri Bloomfield School of Design. This promises to be the fashion event of the season!
FASHION BLOOMS will include live entertainment, an open bar, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, great swag and access to the MARKET – an exclusive shopping experience, supporting Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses.
Our VIP experience is available exclusively to FASHION BLOOMS 2025 Sponsors. Enjoy VIP perks, including reserved seating for the fashion show, exclusive access to a private gifting lounge (based on level of support), and unexpected delights throughout the evening (starting at the $500 Patron level).
The Fashion Blooms Gala will take place on
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM in Vaughan, Ontario.
Location of the venue will be provided at a later date.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Carole & Bernie Zucker & Family
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Anonymous (2)
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Sherri Pinsler Lieberman & Philip Lieberman
Felicia Solomon
GOLD SPONSORS
BMO Private Wealth
Shelley Fine
Marcia & Bernie Glick
Francie & Dr. Stuart Klein
Shanna Mittleman & Todd Mandel
Naomi and Mitchell Oelbaum
Susan & John Rose
SILVER SPONSORS
Lisa Colt-Kotler, Andrew Kotler, & Lauren Colt
Barry & Aleta Shiff
Simmie Frieberg Antflick
Ilaina, Jaimie, & Ashley Goldstein
Dora Kichler
Ilyse, Anna, & Leila Lax
Madison Group
BRONZE SPONSORS
Joy D. Kaufman
Linda Frum
Lynx Equity Limited
Abby Minuk
PATRON SPONSORS
Anonymous
Andrea Hirshberg
Glennie Mandel
Dr. John Paul and Hamille Rustia Chou
Andrew Rush
Catherine Stein
Louise Tenenbaum
Gail Teperman
SECURITY SPONSOR
Fashion Blooms is in support of:
Psychological and physical rehabilitation programs at Hadassah Hospital and specialized PTSD treatment at Shamir Medical Center. Your support will help bridge critical gaps in Israel, empowering those most at risk. Hadassah Hospital and Shamir Medical Center are at the forefront of trauma recovery efforts. Proceeds will also support Canadian Young Judaea’s JOLT program in Canada to foster leadership development, Jewish identity, and community outreach. Keep scrolling to learn more about these programs below.
Learn more about the CHW Projects supported by this year's Fashion Blooms Gala:
For over 100 years, CHW has been empowering at-risk women and children across Israel and Canada. Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, CHW advances education, healthcare and social services.
Photo highlights from last year's Fashion Blooms Gala:
NATIONAL CHAIR:
Shanna Mittleman
TORONTO CHAIR:
Cathy Stein
SUBCOMMITtEE CHAIRS:
COMMUNITY RUNWAY MODELS
Leila Lax
GiFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS
Sarah Evans
Gail Teperman
SPONSORSHIP
Sherri Pinsler Leiberman
Shanna Mittleman
Susan Rose
TICKETING
Shelley Fine
COMMItTEE:
Judy Betel
Ashley Brown
Pam Calderone
Lauren Colt
Andrea Hirshberg
Lisa Kochman
Esti Lax
Shauna Lindzon
Felicia Reeder
Barb Rosenstein
Tova Train
Marla Zimmerman
*If we exceed our goals for a project commitment, due to donor generosity, we reserve the right to reallocate the additional funds raised to other funding commitments in Israel or Canada.
