CIFW X CHW 2026
Canada Israel Fashion Week and CHW Fashion Blooms
November 5-8
TORONTO
CHW FASHION BLOOMS
Sunday | November 8 | 7:00 p.m. – Show at 8:30 p.m.
Cocktail & Dessert Reception
A unique presentation bringing together fashion visionary Danit Peleg (3D), Hili Ari (Part 3), and Israeli designer Yaron Minkowski, alongside curated live performances.
All shows include live performance and exhibit by Israeli Museum-level artist Sam Halaby.
For the second year in a row, CHW has partnered with Canada Israel Fashion Week (CIFW). CIFW ends with the highly anticipated CHW FASHION BLOOMS, hosting over 500 guests in what promises to be the highlight of CIFW.
The evening will showcase an extraordinary runway presentation of acclaimed Israeli designers and will include a Celebrity Runway,* live entertainment, music, an open bar, and gourmet cuisine. Guests can explore the MARKET, an exclusive shopping experience supporting Jewish and Israeli-owned businesses. Sponsors will enjoy exclusive perks and reserved first- or second-row seating.
Proceeds from CHW Fashion Blooms and CIFW 2026 will empower victims of violence and trauma. Domestic, sexual, gender based, and intimate partner violence (IPV) are societal issues of epidemic proportion in Israel and Canada. CHW’s support is filling the gaps to empower those most at risk, helping provide solutions for protection, prevention, economic independence, and trauma recovery, to help break the cycle of violence and start over safely. Funding is provided to six programs: Franny’s Fund in Canada and Michal Sela Forum, HaGal Sheli, Her Academy, and Eden Association in Israel.
Henrietta Szold Humanitarian Award
FEATURED DESIGNERS:
Danit Peleg is a pioneering designer known for transforming fashion through 3D printing. Blending technology, innovation, and design, she creates visually striking garments that challenge traditional production methods while promoting customization and sustainability. Her work explores texture, movement, and structure in new ways, resulting in pieces that are both futuristic and wearable. Peleg continues to push the boundaries of fashion, bridging digital technology with contemporary design.
Hili Ari, an Israeli fashion designer is known for her feminine silhouettes, refined aesthetic, and modern elegance. Her collections combine luxurious fabrics, thoughtful craftsmanship, and timeless sophistication, creating pieces that are both polished and effortlessly wearable. Hili will feature an exclusive modest capsule collection during “Elegance Redefined” and two contemporary collections during the CHW FASHION BLOOMS evenings.
Yaron Minkowski is one of Israel’s leading designers, creating at the intersection of fashion and art. Known for his innovative use of shape, color, texture, and form, he reimagines traditional silhouettes through a distinctive creative vision. His collections balance sculptural artistry with wearability, resulting in pieces that are both expressive and contemporary.
WITH ART PERFORMANCE BY:
The 2026 art program will feature curated Israeli art, including a collaboration with acclaimed artist Sam Halaby, exclusive VIP pre-show experiences, live performances, and a select art auction integrated throughout the runway events. The program will further connect fashion, art, and culture through exhibitions, collector-focused initiatives, and private acquisition opportunities
Sam Halaby stands out as one of the most vibrant and singular voices in contemporary Israeli art. A self-taught painter and multidisciplinary creator, Halaby has cultivated a unique immersive visual language that resists easy categorization.
CELEBRITY RUNWAY SPONSOR
*Sponsors and donors who contribute $25,000+ will be invited to strut their stuff on the Celebrity Runway, have their photos professionally taken, and potentially featured on social pages and in magazines across the country. This exclusive opportunity also offers the chance to mingle with celebrities, influencers, and other notable guests.
DIAMOND+ SPONSOR
Anonymous
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Anonymous
P. Austin Family Foundation
Nancy Cohen
First Roots
Shawna Goodman & Todd Sone Family Foundation
Francie & Dr. Stuart Klein
The Koffler Foundation
Carole Herman Zucker Family Fund
GOLD+ SPONSOR
Roslyn Joseph
Susan & John Rose
GOLD SPONSORS
Anonymous
Anonymous – In memory of Sigal Weizmann
The Koschitzky Family
Elayna and Jonathan Latsky
Shanna Mittleman & Todd Mandel
SILVER+ SPONSORS
Naomi Oelbaum
SILVER SPONSORS
Marcia & Bernie Glick
BRONZE+ SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Cheryl Brownstein and Dr. Rick Schreiber and Family
Ilaina, Jaimie & Ashley Goldstein
Joy D. Kaufman
Ilyse, Anna, & Leila Lax
COPPER SPONSOR
Susan Bercovitch
Annette Oelbaum
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Honorary Co-Chairs
Toronto:
Francie Klein
Tiana Koffler
Ilana Mazur
Montreal:
Yaelle Benhamou
Lisa Farber
Debra Schwartz
Committee Members
Zoe Ackah
Catalin Asody
Jessica Yaffe Balinsky
Lori Bassal
Renna Bassal
Yaelle Benhamou
Susan Bercovitch
Bryna Berman
Judy Betel-Goldstein*
Randy Brandman
Robyn Cohen
Lauren Colt
Jennifer Cooper*
Alicia Epstein
Naomi Fayer
Annette Filler*
Shelley Fine
Adele Friedman
Roger Gingerich
Ellie Godfrey
Karen Goos
Samantha Jeroff
Naomi Berkovic Kincler
Elayna Latsky*
Leila Lax*
Laura Lewko
Sherri Pinsler Lieberman
Shauna Lindzon
Rayna Loeb
Jennifer Manley
Lisa Pascal Mendel
Alona Metzer*
Shanna Mittleman
Lital Mintz
Sheila Nemtin
Danielle Perelman
Susan Rose*
Joelle Sacksner
Debra Schwartz
Alana Shiveck
Lauren Stringer
Shiri Tamam
Stephanie Taylor
Gail Teperman
Tova Train
*Subcommittee Co-Chairs
Photo highlights from CIFW 2025 and the CHW Fashion Blooms Gala 2025:
CLICK HERE to view full online photo album.
