With a wink to The Greatest Showman’s hopeful anthem, ORT Canada’s 41st Annual Ted Wise Gala for Jewish Education — dubbed The Greatest Soirée this year — brought nearly 300 guests together for an evening of memorable performances, real-life casino games, and gourmet food.

Inspired by the hit film, the event raised vital funds to support mental health programming, campus security upgrades, and STEM education at World ORT’s Kfar Silver Youth Village, located in southern Israel just minutes from the Gaza border.

Offering tailored programs like coding bootcamps and agricultural training, Kfar Silver is also a haven for refugees and at-risk Israeli youth.

The Greatest Soirée,  held in Montreal on March 27, was co-chaired by Jill Chandler Climan and Greg Wise, who remarked: “It’s a privilege to know I’m making a real difference for young people in Israel and all over the world.”

The evening’s success was powered by the generosity of numerous supporters, led by founding sponsor PearTree Canada. Joining them as lead sponsors were Jonathan Goodman and Family, along with the Geraldine and Jeff Hart Foundation.

“Kfar Silver is a tightly knit community where students build confidence and skills for life,” said Jacob Kincler, National President of ORT Canada.

“Our Kfar Silver school is a shining example of what the World ORT network of schools is really all about. We turn adversity into opportunity.”

It’s not too late to help these young people chase their own dreams. To donate, please visit ortcanada.com.