Introducing the Voices of Change Media Program

An initiative that empowers Canadian university students to strengthen their writing and digital storytelling skills!

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We at Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) are extremely proud and excited to officially launch our new Voices of Change Media Program! 

Voices of Change is a media and content development program for college and university students studying in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia. Are you an inspiring influencer and content creator? Then join us to get access to high-profile speakers and social media influencers, in-person events, workshops, and more!

The program runs for two semesters and strengthens students’ writing, digital storytelling, and online advocacy skills on complex topics, including identity, allyship, anti-Jewish hatred, and Israel. It is designed to strengthen students’ digital storytelling, social media, and online advocacy skills. 

Through interactive workshops, insider sessions with journalists and content creators, and a supportive community of student leaders, participants will gain practical experience and the confidence to ensure their voices are heard.

To register, please click here.

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Students will take part in three virtual workshops and one in-person session, designed to provide hands-on writing and editing skills, insights from experts, and strategies for effective online advocacy. This program is ideal for students interested in content creation, social media, writing, journalism, advocacy, or public affairs. ​

​Undergraduate and graduate students with at least one semester remaining on campus are encouraged to apply. Participants must be able to attend an in-person workshop in their home city (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, or Vancouver). 

To register, please click here.

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Fun times were had at our back to school mixer with students at the University of Toronto.

So many awesome UofT students came out to Toronto’s Firkin pub for an evening of drinks, networking, and connecting, while learning all about AVI’s Common Ground Ambassadorship and suite of programs and workshops for university student leaders.

For more snippets from this fun evening, please click here.

Click the above graphic to learn more about our two-part campus kickoff 

AVI students recently took part in an exciting two-part campus kickoff in Calgary, featuring two incredible events:

🤠 October 8th film screening – Uncovering the rise of antisemitism post-October 7th

🤠 In Conversation with Casey Babb & Loay Alshareef – Student leaders joined for this inspirational talk, including our Common Ground Ambassador Arielle Cheuk!

A huge thank you to Hillel Calgary, the Calgary Jewish Federation, StandWithUs Canada, Students Supporting Israel (SSI) Calgary, and Passages Israel for partnering with us on these events!

To check out more pictures, please click here.

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Director of Quebec and Atlantic Canada Noa Peretz Benchaya (centre) with members of BringThemHome Montreal

At the weekly Bring Them Home March in Montreal, AVI donated honey cupcakes from @the_kosher_cakeboss for a sweet new year, and to thank the community members and allies who come out every weekend to march for Israel and the hostages! 

For more pictures and videos from this pre-Rosh Hashanna march, please click here.

The Coalition of Hindus in North America (CoHNA) put out a response to the hateful graffiti found in Mississauga earlier this week

We are horrified and deeply disturbed by the hateful graffiti with the inscription “Indian Rats” that was found in Mississauga, outside of Toronto, which boasts a large and diverse Hindu community. 

“In my 20+ years as a management consultant, I've lived and worked across many countries. Yet I chose Canada because of its people. It breaks my heart to see growing racism, on our streets and communities, and all I hear is SILENCE!” writes Hindu ally, community leader, and AVI friend Ruchi Wali. “The rising hatred is a deep wound to the Canada we believe in.”

As an allyship organization devoted to combating hatred in all its forms, we unilaterally condemn the anti-Hindu hatred targeting our Hindu friends across the country. AVI stands with our friends at the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) in condemning this hateful incident. 

Click the above photo to hear from AVI Student Ambassador Lotan Wider

On our most recent episode of the Common Voices podcast, we had two of our incredible AVI Student Ambassadors join!

Host and Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) Founder and Executive Director Daniel Koren engaged in a meaningful conversation with York University student Michael Mandel and Toronto Metropolitan University student Liat Schwartz on their experiences as Jewish students on campus today.

Recent surveys reveal a concerning trend: Jewish students and their allies face more discrimination than any other minorities on Canadian campuses. Many are afraid to be openly Jewish or express their views on the Middle East conflict.

Liat discussed the hatred and discrimination she had to face on campus as a Jewish Student Leader fighting for change and coexistence at TMU, as discrimination against Jewish students and their allies is at an all-time high.

To listen to Common Voices Episode 8: “Canadian students speak freely about campus Jewish hate,” please click here.

G'mar Chatimah Tovah from your friends at AVI!

Our team at AVI would like to wish those observing an easy and meaningful fast.

May we all be sealed in the book of life for an incredible year ahead full of peace, togetherness, acceptance, and love for all.