What security measures are in place?

As we do every year, we have developed a detailed security plan in co-ordination with Toronto Police, to ensure every community member can enjoy the Walk with confidence in their safety. We’re also continuing to elevate our security measures, some of which will be visible and some of which won’t be made public for operational reasons. In total, we will have a combined security presence of hundreds—encompassing police officers, private security personnel, and trained volunteers—as well as lane closures and barriers throughout the Walk route. We’ll be closely monitoring the Walk surroundings throughout the entire event, using a combination of on-the-ground personnel and technology to rapidly identify and respond to any issues of concern.

What happens if there is an emergency situation at the Walk?

UJA will communicate any emergency or safety instructions as quickly as possible to Walk participants via email and/or text message.

Is there a registration fee for the Walk?

Yes, registration fees are required and are non-refundable. Your registration fee helps cover administrative and operational costs related to the event. This way, all donations raised can be used to support vital programs in Israel. We believe that every community member and ally should be able to participate in the Walk without facing financial barriers. If cost is a challenge for your family, please connect with us at info@walkwithisrael.com. 

How much is the registration fee?

Through the generosity of our sponsors, we have been able to lower the prices from last year! Pricing for 2025 is as follows:

• $24 for individuals aged 3 to 12
• $28 for individuals aged 13 and up
• $96 for a family pack of four—this is any combination of people (e.g., two adults and two children, one adult and three children, etc.)

What is included with my registration?

For each person registered, they will receive a Walk T-shirt, Israeli and Canadian flags, a Festival entry wristband, and a Meal Deal ticket.

The first 1,800 registrants received a free Walk with Israel baseball cap, which is now sold out.

How do I volunteer for the Walk?

Is there a minimum/maximum age for volunteers?

Yes. Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16 to volunteer. There is no maximum age. 

Is previous experience required to volunteer?

No previous experience is necessary to be a volunteer with UJA’s Walk with Israel.

We love having community members donate their time to help make the Walk an amazing experience for everyone involved. To express your interest in a volunteer role, please visit our volunteer page.

Is there a minimum time commitment to volunteer?

Yes. We ask that all volunteers offer a minimum of four hours for the event, as well as participate in a one-hour training session, so we can ensure proper staffing throughout the Walk.

Can I volunteer with friends of mine?

Of course! Joining with friends will make the day more fun! Feel free to volunteer with whomever you’d like.

Will I be credited high school community service hours for volunteering?

Yes. Following your volunteer shift a UJA professional will provide you with the necessary documentation for your school or institution. If your school requires a form, please make sure to bring it with you as the only opportunity to have them signed will be at the Walk.

Can I bring family members with me to volunteer?

Family members are welcome to join you as long as they are over the age of 16 and sign up to volunteer. All volunteers are required to sign up online.

Can I bring my pet with me when volunteering?

Unfortunately not. Pets are not permitted on the route, as per City of Toronto guidelines.

Can I leave my personal belongings somewhere safe when I am on a volunteer shift? 

Unfortunately not. There is no baggage storage, and you will be responsible for all of your belongings.

For the sake of clarity, we hereby confirm that tickets (including wristbands) are a revocable license to attend the premises of the Sherman Campus for the UJA Renee & Irwin Nadal Festival. 

As the safety and security of all attendees at the Walk and the Festival are our paramount concerns, UJA reserves the right to revoke the license of any attendee in its sole discretion if the presence of the attendee, or their conduct or intended conduct, may lead, directly or indirectly, to a potential safety concern, may interfere with the experience of the other attendees of the Walk or the Festival, may detract or distract from or undermine the purpose of the Walk and the Festival, or may lead to a breach of the peace.

The attendee's presentation of their ticket at entry to the Festival constitutes a representation to UJA that the attendee has read, and confirms that they will comply with, the Code of Conduct, and accepts that their ticket, and their license to enter or remain on the Sherman Campus, may be revoked at any time in the sole discretion of UJA.

United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto (“UJA”) is dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience at the UJA Renee & Irwin Nadal Festival held on May 25, 2025, at the Sherman Campus at 4588 and 4600 Bathurst Street, Toronto (the “Event”).

UJA is committed to fostering an inclusive environment free from harassment. UJA strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy towards acts of intolerance, racism, and unsafe, abusive, unlawful, inciteful, or offensive conduct will not be tolerated at the Event. This Code of Conduct is designed to uphold these values, addressing any behaviour that is inconsistent with this goal and detracts from the Event’s purpose of peaceful solidarity with the people of Israel, the overall experience of the Event attendees, and the safety of the Event.

The following conduct is prohibited at the Event:

• Behaviour that is unruly, disruptive, threatening, or violent in nature, including verbal or physical harassment of attendees, volunteers, or staff, or any act which, in the opinion of Event staff, poses a safety risk or detracts from the peaceful experience of the Event or which is otherwise unlawful.
• Using language or making gestures that are threatening, inciteful, abusive, or discriminatory, including on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability, gender, gender identity, and/or sexual orientation.
• Possession of any of the Prohibited Items (defined below).
• Conduct that could result in injury to persons or damage to private property, whether owned by UJA or otherwise, or other personal property of UJA or attendees at the Event.
• Engaging in commercial activity or displaying signs, symbols, images, or messaging for commercial purposes without permission from UJA.
• Throwing objects of any kind.
• Entering unauthorized areas.
• Failing to follow requests from Event staff regarding Event operations, policies, and emergency response procedures.
• Failing to leave the Event when directed to do so by Event staff.
• Consumption of alcohol, cannabis, or any other intoxicating or illegal substances, and smoking of any kind (including any tobacco or cannabis products or byproducts, as well as e-cigarettes, vaporizers).

Compliance with Policy  

Any failure to abide by this Code of Conduct may result in sanctions at the discretion of UJA, which may include removal, arrest, prosecution, and expulsion from the Event and any or all UJA facilities whether or not a warning is issued.

Attendees who are removed from the Event will have their ticket revoked and may receive a refund at the sole discretion of UJA.

UJA thanks you for adhering to this Code of Conduct and for making the Event special and memorable for you and your fellow attendees. 

Prohibited Items  

UJA reserves the right to prohibit the entry of any attendee in possession of any items which may, in UJA’s opinion, interfere with the ability of other attendees to enjoy the Event, including but not limited to, the following:

• Any bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
• Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, concealed weapons, and firearms
• Fireworks of any kind including, but not limited to, flares, smoke bombs, incendiary devices, missile, and pyrotechnics
• Illegal drugs or harmful chemicals
• Alcohol or cannabis
• Aerosol cans, pressurized containers, and paint cans
• Noisemakers, including, but not limited to, whistles and horns
• Powered amplification systems, including megaphones, except as permitted by UJA
• Powered inverter and gas-powered generators, except as permitted by UJA
• Professional camera equipment, including, but not limited to, tripods, battery packs, and large commercial video cameras, except as permitted by UJA
• Laser pointers
• Glass containers
• Remote controlled aircraft or unmanned aircraft systems (drones)
• Hoverboards and skateboards
• Selfie sticks
• Beach balls or other inflatable items
• Hand sanitizer over 100ml
• Glue
• Animals (excluding certified service animals with proper documentation as permitted by UJA)
• Tents, sleeping bags, tarps, or other camping equipment
• Signs, symbols, images, flags, clothing, banners which may, in UJA’s sole discretion be considered vulgar, discriminatory, or disrespectful or which may in UJA’s sole discretion interfere with the purpose of the Event, are likely to create tension among attendees, or which may cause safety concerns on the part of attendees
• Any other items deemed to be suspicious, inappropriate, and/or dangerous by Event staff in UJA’s sole discretion