Join us in Montreal for an evening with the celebrated Syrian-Lebanese advocate for Israel who recently took the UN by storm
Click the above video to watch Allyship Advisor Justin Chow's powerful address at this week's TDSB meeeting
Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) is proud to present Tragic Awakening: A New Look at the Oldest Hatred with Rawan Osman, generously sponsored by The Bissell Family Foundation with support from The Association des Médecins Juifs du Québec (AMJQ).
Please join us in Montreal on Monday, April 7 for an evening of conversation and bridge-building with this incredible Syrian-Lebanese activist dedicated to advancing peace and fostering dialogue between the Arab world and Israel.
The event will take place at 7:15pm, with our VIP Meet and Greet beginning at 6pm. The venue will be shared closer to the date.
Osman was raised in a Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon experiencing the harsh reality of life under their rule and the conflict with Israel from the perspective of a Lebanese woman. After experiencing Israel for herself, Osman's eyes were opened to a different reality and she has become a strong advocate for peace between Israel and the Arab world ever since.
Osman recently gained recognition for her address at the United Nations, where she testified that “Israel is not the problem” and condemned the IRGC and its terror proxies in the Middle East. Osman also called out each and every Arab nation for supporting terrorism against Israel. “Be a better Arab, be a better Muslim,” Osman said.
Osman is the founder of Arabs Ask, which builds bridges through storytelling and nuanced questioning.
SPOTS ARE LIMITED for this exclusive event so please make sure you register immediately!
Join us at Arada Bar & Restaurant tonight
AVI is also hosting several events and initiatives with students on campus. In partnership with Ethiopian students at York University and SSI York, we are hosting a dinner at Arada Bar and Restaurant in downtown Toronto tonight at 7pm.
Students will enjoy a traditional Ethiopian meal to celebrate the deep-rooted bond and strong allyship between Jewish and Ethiopian communities!
Join us for a Student Solidarity Panel at University of Ottawa
AVI is proud to share that three of our Common Ground Ambassadors – Steve Warren and Kate Mbakulo at the University of Ottawa and Malka Bortman at Carleton University – are joining forces for a Student Solidarity Panel.
In partnership with Hillel Ottawa, the students will share about their diverse experiences on campus and how they have found their Common Ground through their advocacy with AVI.
The event is taking place on Wednesday, March 26 at 6pm ET at Hillel Ottawa. See you there!
Join us at the University of Winnipeg and University of Manitoba this week
AVI is happy to partner with Hillel Winnipeg for the final instalments of their March Lunch Series. Our Director of Campus Affairs Idaliah Snajdman will join students at the University of Winnipeg on Wednesday and University of Manitoba on Thursday to learn more about our Common Ground Ambassadorship and other opportunities with AVI.
For more information, click here.
Click the photo above to learn more about the film screening
Join us at Concordia University for a powerful film screening of A Little Poland in India — a true story of resilience, connection, and history that will move you.
🗓️ April 1st
⏰ 5PM ET
📍 Concordia, Hall Building, Room H655
🎟️ Free — Registration required
Hosted in partnership with AVI, StartUp Nation, and Hindu Student Council, this FREE event is open to everyone — students, faculty, and film lovers alike!
Come for the film, stay for the conversation.