ISRAEL'S BATTLE FOR TRUTH

CANADIAN EQUIPPING CONFERENCE 2026
FEBRUARY 25-28, 2026 | WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
For security purposes, exact venue details will only be shared after registration
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 20, 2026

We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Canadian conference dedicated to educating, inspiring, and equipping people about Israel — its past, present, and future. This conference is designed to help attendees gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s history, culture, and resilient people, stay updated on current events and challenges facing Israel today, and learn how to love, support, and advocate for Israel in informed and meaningful ways.

Wednesday, February 25: 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Thursday, February 26: 9:00am - 4:00pm, 6:45pm - 9:30pm
Friday, February 27: 9:00am - 4:00pm (+Shabbat Dinner at 6:30pm)
Saturday, February 28: 9:00am - 12:00pm

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Some of our featured speakers include Rev. Donald James, National Director of Bridges For Peace Canada, Itamar Marcus, Founder and Director of Palestinian Media Watch, and David Nekrutman, Executive Director of The Isaiah Projects.

You’ll hear from insightful and experienced speakers who will bring clarity on Israel’s history, culture, and the current issues it faces today. These teachings will help you understand the truth about Israel from both a biblical and real-world perspective. We’ll be announcing more of our speakers and program contributors in the coming months.

The conference will feature inspiring equipping sessions, a special Shabbat Dinner, some special presentations, and more!

GET TO KNOW OUR SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS HERE!

SESSION TOPICS

Listed below are the session topics, along with their corresponding dates and times. Individual sessions are available for purchase at $25.00 each. Please note that this is not the full schedule — the complete schedule will be officially revealed at the event.

Wednesday, February 25

[07:00pm - 8:00pm] Virtuous Violence, How the PA turned good people into terrorists by Itamar Marcus
[08:15pm - 9:15pm] Beyond the "Not Yet": Shifting From Surviving to Leading Our Redemption by David Nekrutman

Thursday, February 26

[09:15am - 10:15am] Who Owns History? The Bible and archaeology vs the Palestinian Jesus by Itamar Marcus
[10:25am - 11:25am] Winning the War After the War Together by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner
[11:35am - 12:35pm] Israel, Truth, and the Collapse of Moral Language by Sam Eskenasi

[01:30pm - 02:30pm] The Myth of "Never Again", Escaping the Cycle of Reactive Advocacy by David Nekrutman
[02:40pm - 03:40pm] “We Love Death While Israel Loves Life”, Islamic Martyrdom from the Quran to the streets of Ramallah by Itamar Marcus
[03:50pm - 4:50pm] From Mount Bashan to Canada (Special Report from Syrians)

[7:00pm - 8:00pm] The Case For Israel: A Justice Perspective (Part 1) by Rev. Donald James
[08:15pm - 09:15pm] The Case For Israel: A Justice Perspective (Part 2) by Rev. Donald James

Friday, February 27

[09:15am - 10:15am] The Battle in Israeli Communities by Shmuel Junger
[10:25am - 11:25am] Zoom Presentation with Alan Dershowitz
[11:35am - 12:35pm] Save Palestinian Children from Their Leaders, How PA education poisoned a generation of children and paved the way for October 7 by Itamar Marcus

[01:30pm - 02:30pm] Being Jewish in Canada (Panel Discussion with Jewish Community Leaders)
[02:40pm - 03:40pm] The Need For A Bridge by Rev. Donald James
[03:50pm - 4:50pm] The Spiritual Roots of Antisemitism: A Cautionary Tale by Victoria James

Shabbat Dinner
[06:30pm - 9:00pm] Prayers, blessings and songs led by Rabbi Dr. Carnie Rose and Rena Elbaze with musical presentation by Ruth Fazal

Saturday, February 28

[09:15am - 11:30am] "Creation" Oratorio, Western Canada Premier, Using Animated Hebrew Text from Genesis 1-2:3 by Ruth Fazal

PRICING & PACKAGES

Full Conference Experience - $180CAD
Includes all sessions, programs, Shabbat Dinner, and the evening program. Refundable only until February 18 for a $150 refund; non-refundable after that.

Seminar Session Only Experience - $105CAD
Includes all sessions, but does not include the Shabbat Dinner and program. Refundable only until February 18 for a $85 refund; non-refundable after that.

Shabbat Dinner Experience Only - $75CAD
Includes the Shabbat Dinner and the evening program following the dinner. Non-refundable.

Per Session - $25CAD
Ideal for those who prefer to attend specific programs only. Final session list will be released in January. Non-refundable.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

The registration deadline for the "Full Conference Experience" and "Shabbat Dinner Experience" is Monday, February 16. An earlier deadline is required as we need to notify the hotel of meal selections. Registration for the "Seminar Session Only Experience" and "Per Session" options will remain open until Friday, February 20.

We encourage everyone to register for the "Full Conference Experience" to make the most of everything this event offers. If you are planning to attend the Shabbat dinner during the conference, please indicate during registration if you prefer a glatt kosher meal, so we may prepare accordingly. Otherwise, we will assume a regular meal preference.

WAYS TO REGISTER AND PAY

1. Online Registration (Credit Card or PayPal)
For the fastest and easiest process, register through our online form and complete your payment using PayPal or a credit card.

REGISTER HERE

2. Register by Phone (E-Transfer or Card Payment)

If you prefer to register by phone or pay through e-transfer, please call us so we can take your information and complete your registration properly.

Important: Please do not send an e-transfer without calling us first. We need to collect your details to ensure your registration is processed correctly.

P: 204-489-3697
TF: 1-855-489-3697

Note: Registration is only confirmed once payment has been received.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Who should attend? Anyone passionate about Israel, its culture, history, people, and the ongoing battle for truth.
2. What is the exact location of the conference? To ensure a safe and distraction-free environment, the exact venue will be shared after registration.
3. Can I attend only one day or session? Yes! Per-session tickets are available for $25 CAD. The final session list is available on our website and during registration.
4. Is the schedule final? Yes. The conference schedule is final. Any minor updates or adjustments will be communicated to all registered participants if needed.
5. Are meals included? The Shabbat Dinner is included in the Full Conference and Shabbat Dinner packages. Light refreshments will be served occasionally throughout the conference. However, main meals will be on your own.

Questions? Reach out to BFP Canada Office

P: 204-489-3697
TF: 1-855-489-3697
E: info@bfpcan.org