Concordia University student Abhinav Deshwar breaks down the fascinating connection between Jewish and Hindu peoples
We all know about the deep and fascinating betwen between the Jewish and Hindu peoples that has spanned thousands of years. Since Oct. 7th especially the Hindu community has stood up for the Jewish community on multiple occasions.
To learn more about that connection, our Common Ground Ambassador Abhinav Deshwar, a student at Concordia University, put together a compelling series of infographics with us at Allied Voices for Israel (AVI).
Throughout the series, Abhinav explores an ancient bond of brotherhood, respect, and shared values.
With International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaching, there is additional information about Maharaja Digvijaysinhji. Abhinav also looks over Jewish values that align with Hindu principles and practices.
At York University, our Common Ground Ambassadors Michael Mandel and Lotan Wider took part in a tabling campaign to promote awareness of the hostages remaining in Gaza.
AVI students and staff also connected with Iranian allies and displayed the Israeli flag, Canadian flag, and Iranian Lion and Sun flag, and worked with partners from SSI York and StandWithUs Canada.
At Mount Royal University in Alberta, our Common Ground Ambassador Lary Ephstein hosted a tabling with Hillel Calgary at Mount Royal University’s Club Week.
Lary was joined by our West Coast Advisor Jean-Luc Mudingayi and together engaged students to learn more about Jewish culture on campus.
AVI is excited for our upcoming event, Uniting Through Laughter: An Evening with Yuk Yuk's Co-Founder Mark Breslin, in Toronto on Thursday, Feb. 6th at 7pm ET.
The evening is a bid to build bridges through humour and is being presented by AVI, Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation, Canadian Chinese Political Affairs Committee, Canadian Organization for Hindu Heritage Education, Coalition of Hindus of North America, The Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism, and Muslims Facing Tomorrow.
For those of you who don't know him, Mark Breslin is a Canadian entrepreneur, producer, and stand-up comedian best known as the co-founder and CEO of Yuk Yuk's, Canada's largest chain of comedy clubs. Breslin opened the first Yuk Yuk's in 1976, which expanded to over 15 clubs across Canada.
Tickets are $18. The address will be shared closer to the event date.
AVI Common Ground Ambassador Lotan Wider interviews students about Israel at York University
We are proud of our Common Ground Ambassador Lotan Wider, who interviewed students at York University about Israel and Zionism last week. Lotan explained he was motivated to go to York Lanes to see if students “actually know what Zionism is.”
In the video, Lotan interviews a variety of students and gives them a better understanding of the real definition of Zionism – that it is Jewish self-determination in our ancestral and indigenous homeland.
“Peace for everyone, that's our message,” Lotan says during one of his conversations with students at York.
This week's Ambassador Spotlight is Yana Moscovitz
This week's Ambassador Spotlight is our AVI Common Ground Ambassador Yana Moscovitz! Yana is studying Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia and recently moderated the Calgary stop of our “United We Stand” tour with Yoseph Haddad!
Please read a statement from Yana, highlighting her experience in Israel with AVI last summer, below.
Returning to Israel after October 7th and standing in the Hostage Square in Tel Aviv with the countdown clock ticking, was a deeply emotional experience.
As a Common Ground Ambassador for AVI, I had the privilege to meet people from various backgrounds, which reaffirmed my conviction that open dialogue is key to countering misunderstandings and fostering peaceful coexistence in the region.
The experience empowered me to engage more effectively in larger conversations and strengthened my commitment to promoting allyship and unity.
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