NEW PROGRAMME FOR INNOVATORS 18-35
YEDI Innovation Bridge
Program Start Date:
November 2nd – December 21st, 2026
Ready to transform your entrepreneurial journey? The Innovation Bridge Program connects you with world-class mentors, exclusive roundtables with leading experts, and sessions led by industry innovators. Along the way, you’ll build powerful networks and gain the skills to take your venture further. For the top participants—an unforgettable, all-expenses-covered mission to Israel, where you’ll dive into one of the world’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, visit leading ventures including OurCrowd, Waze, Mobileye, monday.com, and StoreDot (itinerary subject to change), and open the door to global opportunities.
Eligibility:
• Ages 18-35
https://yedi.ca/programs/certificate-programs/innovation-bridge/
*This is a non vocational program and does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.*
SUPER FEATURES
Selected entrepreneurs participate in sessions facilitated by YEDI professors and instructors, providing a solid foundation in business theory and economics. Theory examined includes: entrepreneurship, marketing and sales strategy, business development, business modeling and communication skills. Successful entrepreneurs quickly need to learn where they lack expertise, and require a network of support. Entrepreneurs participate in sessions that will prepare them for real-life application of theory to achieve inspiration, ideation, and implementation. Topics include: visioning, environmental scanning, finance and fundraising. All sessions held once per week.
READ MORETHE JERUSALEM PROGRAM IS THE OFFICIAL PLATFORM OF THE WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION AND THE ZIONIST MOVEMENT
The
Jerusalem Programme
Zionism, the national liberation movement of the Jewish people, brought about the establishment of the State of Israel and views a Jewish, Zionist, democratic, and secure State of Israel to be the expression of the common responsibility of the Jewish people for its continuity and future.
The foundations of Zionism are:
• The unity of the Jewish people, its bond to its historic homeland Eretz Yisrael, and the centrality of the State of Israel and Jerusalem, its capital, in the life of the nation.
• Aliyah to Israel from all countries and the effective integration of all immigrants into Israeli society.
• Strengthening Israel as a Jewish, Zionist, and democratic state and shaping it as an exemplary society with a unique moral and spiritual character, marked by mutual respect for the multi-faceted Jewish people, rooted in the vision of the prophets, striving for peace and contributing to the betterment of the world.
• Ensuring the future and the distinctiveness of the Jewish people by furthering Jewish, Hebrew, and Zionist education, fostering spiritual and cultural values, and teaching Hebrew as the national language.
• Nurturing mutual Jewish responsibility, defending the rights of Jews as individuals and as a nation, representing the national Zionist interests of the Jewish people, and struggling against all manifestations of anti-Semitism.
• Settling the country as an expression of practical Zionism.
The official page of the Jerusalem Programme my be found on the WZO website.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Canadian Zionist Federation (CZF) is to promote and support Zionism, the belief in the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their homeland, Israel. We strive to strengthen the connection between Canadian Jews and Israel, and to educate the Canadian public about Zionism, about the history and the culture of the Jewish people. Through a range of programs and initiatives, including educational resources, cultural events, and advocacy efforts, we work to support the State of Israel and to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of the rich history and culture of the Jewish people.
One of our key goals is to attract Israeli innovation to a Canadian market. We believe that the vibrant and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Israel has much to offer Canada, and we are committed to facilitating connections and partnerships between Canadian and Israeli businesses. By attracting Israeli innovation to the Canadian market, we hope to not only to support the growth and success of Israeli businesses, but also to bring new technologies and ideas to Canada, helping to drive economic growth and progress in our own country.
- to strengthen the connection of Canadian Jews with Israel
- to deepen their understanding of Israeli society and its culture
- to encourage travel to Israel
- to reenforce Israeli innovation to a Canada market
What We Do
CZF Strengthens Jewish Identity
CZF Promotes the Israel Experience
CZF Involves Future Generations
CZF Reaches out to Smaller Communities
About the Canadian Zionist Federation
The Canadian Zionist Federation, established in 1899, is an umbrella organization of the Zionist groups in Canada, is responsible for developing, enriching, and supporting a meaningful education program to connect Canadian Jews with Israel.
The CZF strives to be a relevant and active address for Zionist activity throughout Canada, particularly in smaller communities.
Contact us
CZF at the 39th World Zionist Congress
The largest
Canadian Delegation
ever!
We had a record 50 person delegation to the 39th World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem.
We were honoured with two new members to the Honorary Fellows list, Carole Sterling and Frank Dimant. Mazal Tov!
We were also honoured with two of our members being asked to be Committee Chairmen, Rabbi Sydney Elhada and Rabbi Marat Resin. Reports of their amazing performance came from all sides.
The photo at left is not complete; there are a few absent because of other commitments. Yasher Koach to all of our attendees, you did Canada proud!
