Apply for the Common Roots high school program!

Applications are OPEN for Common Roots ⁠ AVI’s high school program kicks off this October!⁠

Click the above graphic to read more testimonials from our High School Ambassador Alumni

Are you the parent of a high school student? Do you know teens who are enthusiastic leaders who want to make a difference?

We are excited to announce that Applications are now OPEN for Common Roots –⁠ AVI’s newly rebranded program for Grade 8-12 students across Canada. The program kicks off this October! 

Students will participate in:

💻 Monthly webinars with incredible guest speakers⁠

🗒️ A chance to build their writing, advocacy & leadership skills⁠

👐 Volunteer hour opportunities⁠

🌎 Inclusive space - ALL backgrounds & religions⁠ are welcome! 

Don’t let your teen miss out on this opportunity to grow, connect, and make their voice heard!⁠

To learn more and apply to Common Roots, please click here.

To read some testimonials from our incredible past High School Ambassadors, please click here.

Click the above graphic to read what our Western University students had to say about the recent string of hate-filled messages from their peers

When hate spreads, silence is not an option.⁠

Two of our AVI Common Ground Ambassadors at Western University, one Jewish and one Christian, spoke out after shocking group chats surfaced. The chats, involving Western students, were filled with praise for terrorist organizations, anti-Jewish hatred, and even methods for concealing weapons at anti-Israel protests.⁠ 

We are proud of our students’ courage in taking a stand and have communicated their messages to Western administrators. Western has a responsibility to ensure that its campus remains a safe and welcoming environment for all.⁠

Allyship means action. It’s time for the university to act.⁠ 

To read their testimonials, please click here.

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In the third and final installment of our series debunking the hateful and dangerous claims of Fresh and Fit podcast host Amrou Fudl (known professionally as Myron Gaines), AVI Allyship Advisor Abhinav Deshwar challenges the claim that those who bore witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust “weren’t credible.”

We shouldn’t have to be making a series like this, in an age of social justice and increased sensitivity to the struggles of minorities. Holocaust denial is one of the most nefarious forms of anti-Jewish hatred and MUST be condemned.

Figures like Gaines must be condemned for heinous claims such as these. Holocaust denial isn’t “edgy” debate – it’s dangerous hate.

To watch this important and educational clip, please click here.

Treating our University of British Columbia students to some sushi and trivia 

AVI was happy to host a fun event bringing together students at the⁠ University of British Columbia this week! Students brushed up on their Israel knowledge with some fun trivia, got the scoop on our Common Ground program in Israel this Winter, and went head to head to win gift cards and swag. 

Thank you to Hillel UBC for partnering with us on this fun event!⁠

To see more pictures, please click here.

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Aspiring AVI Student Ambassadors picking up some swag in Montreal

AVI staff met so many wonderful students while tabling at Montreal's Federation CJA for the Dalfen Fellowship Graduation for High School students.

A lot of students came by our table and expressed interest in our programs and educational workshops, all thanks to our incredible Director of Quebec & Atlantic Canada, Noa Peretz Benchaya! 

To learn more and apply to our Common Roots High School Program, please click here.

Fabrengen and falafel with Chabad at UBC!

AVI was proud to partner with Chabad Vancouver to connect with students about our educational workshops and programs at AVI. Cafe Chabad with Chabad at the University of British Columbia featured falafel and lots of fabrenging (Yiddish for hanging out).

To see more pictures from this fun falafel lunch, please click here.

It's a pizza party with Hillel UofT!

Are you a University of Toronto student who is interested in learning more about our suite of educational workshops and programs for university students? Curious about joining our Common Ground Ambassadorship for Jewish and allied student leaders?

Then join us for a delicious pizza lunch at Hillel at the University of Toronto to learn about our Common Ground Ambassadorship, and other exciting programs in our pipeline!

Click the above flyer to register!

Are you currently an Edmonton student or related to one, and want to start your school year off right? It's not too late to register for our kick-off event at MKT Bar this Thursday, in partnership with Hillel Edmonton.

Enjoy pizza, snacks, free drinks, games, and learn more about how you can get involved as an Israel advocate on campus!

To register, please click here.