Upcoming events with Natasha Hausdorff, Rudy Rochman, and more!

Register for 'Israel Advocacy & International Law' in Toronto and 'Judaism: A People Beyond Borders' in Vancouver

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We are honoured to be one of the Canadian organizations partnered on an important event with The BAYT Brotherhood International Law Committee (BILC) and Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, who will be hosting world-renowned international law expert Natasha Hausdorff for an exclusive presentation in the Greater Toronto Area. ⁠

In a time of rising anti-Jewish hatred on campuses, in workplaces, and in society at large, Natasha provides reasoned and fact-based arguments needed to advocate for Israel and the Jewish community. ⁠

When: Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7pm ET (VIP reception at 6pm) ⁠

Where: Toronto (Location disclosed 24 hours prior) ⁠

Do not miss this chance to hear from a champion who has defended Israel and the rule of law internationally. Let’s get informed and advocate for a policy that promotes Canadian interests and supports our allies.

To register, please click here.

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Join IPF Atid & UJA Connect for Drinks with a Diplomat – a conversation with Michael Ratney, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, on Israel, the region, and global leadership.

When: Thursday, January 29th, 7pm ET

Where: Midtown Toronto (Location disclosed upon registration)

Limited spots are available! 

To register, please click here.

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AVI's Director of Education Gabriela Rosenblum⁠ will be leading a myriad of workshops across British Columbia in February. Stay tuned for more details!

Firstly, we are proud to partner on a collaborative event on how to address antisemitism in the workplace with the Jewish Medical Association of British Columbia (JMABC) and Congregation Schara Tzedeck Vancouver. 

This case-based discussion will provide education on practical tools to recognize, understand, and address antisemitism in the workplace.

When: Fed 2nd, 2026 at 7pm⁠ PT

Where: Vancouver (Location shared upon registration⁠)

To register, please click here.

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We are proud to announce that AVI we will be a promotional partner at Rudy Rochman's Judaism: A People Beyond Borders presented by StandWithUs Canada.

We will also be tabling at the event! It will be an evening of conversation, connection and community.

Join us to hear from Rudy, as he reflects on identity, belonging, and peoplehood beyond the labels and assumptions that often shape public discourse. Through stories drawn from lived experience across continents and communities, Rudy invites the audience to think more deeply about what it means to be part of the Jewish people today.

When: Tuesday, January 27th, 7:30pm PST

Where: Vancouver (Location sent upon registration)

For tickets, please click here.

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Calling on university students in Toronto! Please join AVI and Mishpacha Social Club for Boots, Hearts & Jews!

This is not your average party and will include a photo booth, giveaways and the opportunity for students to make real connections.

When: Thursday, February 12th at 10pm ET

Where: Toronto (Location sent upon registration)

For tickets, please click here.

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It may be deep Winter in Canada, but how about you start dreaming of your summer plans now? 

Common Ground Israel summer applications are now OPEN! The trip, the beginning of your Common Ground Ambassadorship on campus, will run from June 1st to June 11th, 2026.

For 10 days, we will explore strategic locations around Israel while learning about its history, geopolitical situation on the ground, diversity, and how to hone your leadership and advocacy skills along the way!

This opportunity is open to Canadian college/university students OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. Spots are limited!

To apply and become a Common Ground Ambassador this summer, please click here.