Click the above graphic to scroll through pictures of the hostages reuniting with their families for the first time in two years. Today we witnessed a raw, historic, and pivotal moment — one the Jewish People will remember for generations. After 738 days in captivity, the living hostages in Gaza are finally home. It is no coincidence that 7 + 3 + 8 = 18 – Chai.  In that number lies a quiet reminder that even after unbearable pain, life endures. It's been an emotional day as w

PLUS: Our AVI Student Ambassadors commemorate two years since Oct. 7th Click the above graphic to read our University of Victoria student's statement Here at home, our work as Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) continues unabated. At the University of Victoria, one of our brave AVI Student Ambassadors shared a raw and powerful statement about the anti-Jewish hatred they have faced on campus these last two years⁠. “I have received hateful, racist, and exclusionary treatment these

Students organize vigils at campuses like Western, York, UBC, McGill, York, MRU, TMU, OCAD, Guelph, Calgary, Concordia, McMaster & UVic! AVI Student Ambassadors Brandon Ball, Bisrat Mulugeta, and Elianna Perlmutter promote awareness of the victims of Oct. 7th at York University This week has tested our community in many ways. Across Canada, campuses once meant to foster learning and inclusion became scenes of fear and division. At Concordia University, an Oct. 7th “rally” led