PLUS: Dozens of students join us for our AVI Student lunch, AVI students speak out against antisemitism at York U, and more
(Left to right): University of Calgary Student Panelists Eghose Isiramen, Rachel Oskin, AVI West Coast Campus Advisor Jean-Luc Mudingayi, and Student Panelist Stone Fraser
We are proud to share that Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) recently hosted a Solidarity Panel at the University of Calgary. Our panel brought together a diverse group of U of C student leaders, as they shared ways to bridge divides and seek common ground in an increasingly polarized campus landscape.
To hear from University of Calgary Student Panelists Eghose Isiramen, Rachel Oskin, and Stone Fraser, please click here.
Dozens of students join for our AVI Student Lunch in Toronto
Our AVI Student Ambassadors, representing universities across Ontario, had a blast at our AVI Student Lunch in Toronto last Sunday! Students were given copies of Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho's book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, and caught up on everything AVI.
Our Director of Campus Affairs Idaliah Snajdman, who organized this lovely gathering for our student ambassadors, had some touching words for these rising leaders.
To see more from our AVI Student lunch, please click here.
Click the above graphic to watch Common Ground Ambassador Lotan Wider's video on York University
AVI Common Ground Ambassador and York University Student Lotan Wider is continuing to speak out against York Student President Somar Abuaziza, who has been vocal on social media regarding her support of Hamas.
“Enough is Enough. Canada is a country of freedom and democracy, and so it must remain,” says Lotan.
To watch his video message in full, please click here.
Common ground Ambassadors Noah Kales and Daniel Spinner partnered with members of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at the University of Guelph
In honour of International Women’s Month, Common Ground Ambassadors Noah Kales and Daniel Spinner hosted a table in collaboration with Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at the University of Guelph, advocating for Israeli women who were held hostage by Hamas, and raising awareness for those who still remain captive.
To learn more about the tabling, please click here.
AVI Director of Education Gabriela Rosenblum teaches students about combatting antisemitism
Our Director of Education Gabriela Rosenblum led another successful workshop on combating anti-Jewish hatred at a Toronto-area Catholic school, providing insights into the experience of Jewish Canadians and understanding antisemitism in the 21st century.
Click the above still to watch!
Our staff got some smiles out of the Toronto Metropolitan University students who attended Hillel TMU‘s recent Shuk Festival, where our Student Ambassadors promoted awareness of AVI and our Common Ground Ambassadorship. Our next cohort depart on our educational program to Israel in June 2025!
To watch, please click here.
Director of Campus Affairs Idaliah came out to support Chair of the Board Matthew Friedberg at Revolving Tables 2025
AVI’s Chair of the Board Matthew Friedberg served as a Mentor at Revolving Tables 2025, hosted by the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF). As a leading criminal defence attorney, Matthew shared his expertise and guidance with participants.
Our Director of Campus Affairs Idaliah Snajdman also attended the event to show her support and Thornhill MP Melissa Lantsman gave a powerful speech to close out the evening!
Our #allyspotlight is Reverend Hayley Ace
Our #AllySpotlight this week is Reverend Hayley Ace, the co-founder of the grassroots movement Christian Action Against Antisemitism (CAAA) with her husband, Timothy Gutmann.
Hayley passionately emphasizes Christians' duty to love Israel and the Jewish people, teaching the history of Christian antisemitism to educate others about hatred against Jews.
As a member of New Zealand's Māori minority, she also advocates for all Indigenous peoples to support Israel, highlighting the importance of solidarity in combating prejudice and promoting understanding.
Please note: In honour of Ariel, Kfir, Shiri, and Yarden Bibas, AVI has changed its main branding colour to orange. Our heart and prayers are with the entire Bibas Family.
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