Al Kol Eleh: Hebrew Songs of Hope is a celebration of community, resilience, and joy, brought to life by the Chai Folk Ensemble. This unique afternoon concert brings together Chai’s dancers, singers, and band alongside beloved alumni and—for the first time in 25 years—children performing on stage as part of the ensemble. Featuring cherished Chai favourites, new works, and a unifying medley of songs by Naomi Shemer, the “First Lady of Israeli Song”, this moving feature piece—set to new choreography by Rachel Cooper—honours our past, present, and future of the Chai Folk Ensemble as one community.

At a moment when our community is deeply seeking connection, meaning, and light, Al Kol Eleh offers a powerful message of hope and strength through music and dance. The performance will also include part of the Manitoba premier of Wave of Light, a province-wide musical initiative supporting CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. We invite you to join us—by attending, donating, or sharing this event—to help spread light, strengthen our community, and celebrate the enduring spirit of our culture.

אַל נָא תַּעֲקֹֹר נָטוּעַ, אַל תִּשְׁכַּח אֶת הַתִּקְוָה
הֲשִׁיבֵנִי וְאָשׁוּבָה אֶל הָאָרֶץ הַטּוֹבָה.  

Do not uproot what has been planted, do not forget hope. 

Bring me back and restore me to the good land.

~Naomi Shemer