Upcoming AVI educational workshops in BC!

Learn about workshops we are leading in BC this February for university faculty, community members, and high school and elementary students!

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We are excited to announce that our Director of Education Gabriela Rosenblum will be leading several educational workshops designed to combat anti-Jewish hatred for university faculty and professors, community members, and public, high school, and university students across British Columbia.

While many of our Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) workshops are exclusively for students and faculty members, many are also available to the public. Make sure to mark your calendars! 

A reminder that AVI is looking to hire a BC Campus Advisor based in Vancouver. If you know anyone who might be a good fit, encourage them to send their resume to daniel@alliedvoicesforisrael.org.

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement, with its far-reaching consequences, is a cause for concern on campuses across North America. In this presentation, Gabriela will delve into the origins of the BDS movement and its current impact.

By examining its effects on Israelis, Palestinians, and individuals living outside of the region, we aim to motivate students and Canadians more broadly to take action against this hateful movement.⁠

When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1pm PT  ⁠

Where: Beth Tikvah Synagogue

To register for The BDS Movement: Undermining Coexistence and Dialogue, please click here.

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Next, we are proud to partner on a collaborative workshop on how to address antisemitism in the workplace with the Jewish Medical Association of British Columbia (JMABC), Congregation Schara Tzedeck Vancouver, the Jewish Biz Network, and British Columbia Teachers Against Antisemitism (BCTAA).

This case-based discussion is open to the public and will provide education on practical tools to recognize, understand, and address anti-Jewish hatred in the workplace.

When: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7pm⁠ PT

Where: Vancouver (Location shared upon registration⁠)

To register for Case-based Discussion: How to Address Antisemitism in the Workplace, please click here.

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Join us for an exploration of how intentional language use shapes experience, with a focus on understanding the Arab-Israeli conflict.

When engaging in discourse, it is important to develop an understanding of the impact our language has on diverse groups. Join us at Simon Frasier University in exploring how meaning and intentional language use shape experience. This workshop is designed for professors and faculty.

The session will integrate psychological concepts to explore these implications in current examples, focusing specifically on the Arab-Israeli conflict, equipping participants to engage in varied communities in Canada.

When: Tuesday, February 3, 12:30pm PT

Where: Simon Frasier University, Burnaby, BC (Specific location sent upon registration)

To register for Understanding the Nuances of Language and the Impact on open Dialogue, with Application to the Israeli-Arab Conflict, please click here.

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Gabriela will also lead a workshop on the nuances of language and its application to discussing the Israeli-Arab conflict for faculty, students, and community leaders at the University of British Columbia, in partnership with Hillel UBC.

When: Wednesday, February 4 at 12:30pm PT

Where: UBC (specific location sent upon registration)

To register for Understanding the Nuances of Language and the Impact on open Dialogue, with Application to the Israeli-Arab Conflict at UBC, please click here.

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During a Meet Your Jewish Neighbour program at UN Interfaith Harmony Week, Gabriela will lead a workshop on Jewish people, Jewish indigeneity to Israel and allyship. This program is an initiative of the White Rock Surrey JCC, with AVI, the Surrey Interfaith Council, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver as promotional partners.

The purpose of UN Interfaith Harmony Week is to promote peace, understanding, and harmony among people of all faiths, cultures, and beliefs.

Join us for a meaningful evening in White Rock / Surrey as we explore:

🕊️ Jewish Peoplehood

🪴Jewish Indigeneity

🤝Respectful Allyship in today’s heightened antisemitic climate

This gathering is an opportunity to learn, connect, and build bridges. Meet open-hearted, like-minded neighbours, ask questions, and enjoy light refreshments in a welcoming environment. 

When: Thursday, February 5 at 7pm PT

Where: Location sent upon registration

We look forward to coming together for dialogue, understanding, and community!

To register for Meet Your Jewish Neighbour, please click here.

Gabriela educating Toronto high school students on Jewish indigeneity at Toronto's Beth Tikvah Synagogue

This week, Gabriela led Beth Tikvah Toronto’s B’nei Mitzvah students in an engaging session on Jewish indigeneity, exploring Jewish history, identity, and our deep, ongoing connection to the Land of Israel.

These conversations matter, as young people shape their understanding of who they are and where they come from.⁠

To see some more pictures of the workshop, please click here.