AVI Brings Holocaust Survivor to Concordia University
- Allied Voices for Israel (AVI)
- Nov 11
- 3 min read
PLUS: New Common Voices episode OUT NOW, and more info about our upcoming panel of AVI student allies
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On the heels of Holocaust Education week, Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) wanted to highlight the importance of Holocaust education by bringing students a living testament to the horrors and miracles of this dark point in Jewish history.
On Monday, November 10th, AVI and The StartUp Nation Montreal brought Holocaust survivor Andrew Fuchs to Concordia University for an “Ask Me Anything.” It was one of the most meaningful accomplishments in our history as an organization.
Andrew engaged Concordia students about his family’s experience and the power of Jewish resilience. Andrew's story and his willingness to educate students about what he lived through, exemplifies the truest meaning of NEVER AGAIN.
We are deeply touched, amazed, and grateful at his willingness to speak with students of all backgrounds on the horrors of the Shoah.
To watch a recap of Andrew's visit to Concordia University, please click here.
Click the above graphic to listen to episode 9 of Common Voices
On Episode 9 of AVI's Common Voices podcast, we sat down with Canadian lawyer, author, musician, political consultant, and commentator Warren Kinsella, who is a tremendous advocate for human rights.
Warren and AVI Founder and Host Daniel Koren discussed the evolution of Canadian journalism, the forms anti-Jewish hatred most prevalent today, and the most effective ways to combat it.
Click the above graphic to watch an excerpt from our conversation with Warren Kinsella
In an excerpt from the episode, Warren discusses the intentional campaign of hatred and propaganda against Israel that was launched long before Israel entered Gaza militarily on responsible for allowing such hatred to fester on their campus.
To watch this fascinating soundbite from our conversation, please click here.
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It is our goal at AVI to highlight the efforts of our tenacious student leaders, who have stepped up as powerful and courageous voices when our campuses and communities needed it most.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:30pm ET, four university students and allies to the Jewish community, representing campuses in Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia, will come together for a panel discussion at our upcoming webinar: Speaking Up Against Jew Hatred: Allies on Campus.
Join us for a powerful conversation featuring our Common Ground Ambassadors:
💜 Katie (uOttawa)
💙 Emerson (MRU)
💛 Tiuana (Western)
💚 Joseph (UBC)
They will share their experiences in fostering allyship, building community, and standing up against anti-Jewish hatred on campus. Let’s learn how allies are making a difference — and how you can, too.
Moderated by Jean-Luc, AVI's Alberta Campus Advisor & Advocacy Associate.
📆 November 12, 7:30 PM EST | 5:30 PM MST | 4:30 PM PST
To register, please click here.
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Are students still safe on campus?
Join us for a crucial conversation: Are Students Safe on Campus? Charlie Kirk and the Future of College Discourse with guest speaker Shabbos Kestenbaum.
📆 Sunday, November 23
⏱7:30 PM
This event brings together students, community leaders, and advocates to discuss the safety, speech climate, and future of student life on campus.
Space is limited! To register, please click here.
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We’d like to officially invite students in downtown Toronto to our annual Bagels & Babka event at OCAD University, now with an Artist Talk!
📆 Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
⏱ 6:30 PM
📍 Location upon RSVP
Join us for Bagels & Babka, a night of art and good company. Come meet Michelle Jacobs for a conversation about her art, process, and resilience within the art world as a Judaica artist.
To register, please click here.