TORONTO – On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, a powerful new exhibition titled “06:29 – We Will Dance Again” opened to the public in Toronto. The exhibit, initiated by the Nova community in Israel, tells the story of the October 7 massacre at the Nova music festival and gives voice to its 412 victims, survivors, and hostages.
The opening ceremony featured Holocaust survivor Gershon Willinger—who survived Bergen-Belsen—as well as Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, both of whom called for the release of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
The greatest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust
“We chose to open the Nova 06:29 exhibit on Holocaust Remembrance Day,” said Ofir Amir, a Nova survivor and grandson of Holocaust survivors. “This is the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. As a grandchild of survivors, this is my mission—to ensure this memory crosses borders and reminds humanity to stand together against evil.”
The exhibit is housed in a massive 65,000-square-foot space and will remain open through June 8. It features emotional tributes, survivor testimony, original items from the scene, a wall of hostages, and immersive installations recreating the terror and resilience of that day.
Filmmaker and exhibit creator Reut Feingold explained: “This isn’t just an exhibit about Nova—it is Nova. As a mother, an Israeli, a Jew, and a global citizen, I believe we have a duty to preserve and share this story so the world doesn’t forget what happened on October 7.”
A Space for Healing and Hope
Beyond the horrors, the exhibition also includes a “Healing Room” dedicated to the recovery of the Nova community and the ongoing pursuit of renewal and resilience. Originally launched in Tel Aviv, the traveling exhibit has since been shown in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Buenos Aires—and now Toronto. More than 400,000 people have visited so far, including notable figures such as Argentina’s President, Ivanka Trump, Gal Gadot, Jimmy Butler, and Sia.
All proceeds go toward memorial efforts and supporting survivors of the Nova community.
