CHANGE
STARTS
TOGETHER
Educating and empowering students and Canadians to combat anti-Jewish hatred through coalition-building, partnership, and communication.​
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​AVI unites students and Canadians of all backgrounds against anti-Jewish hatred. AVI offers a multi-faceted approach to Israel understanding and education by empowering a new and diverse cohort of allies at elementary, high school, campuses and communities across Canada.
Through educational initiatives AVI is inspiring a new generation to change the narrative around Jewish people and Israel. By embracing our peers, we are establishing a movement of students who work together to achieve strength, unity, and respect.
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AVI works with Canadians to encourage positive interactions and proactive engagement across diverse communities.
AVI
THE APPROACH
EDUCATION
Providing individuals with the tools to understand and engage with the Jewish people and Israel through a nuanced and informed lens
CONVERSATION
Uniting students and communities through open dialogue, respect, and common ground
Workshops & Educational Programs
AVI offers a myriad of workshops and educational programs geared towards addressing anti-Jewish hatred in both preventative and responsive ways. These programs are tailored to the specific needs of each audience, including elementary, high school, and university students and Canadians more broadly. Through collaborative efforts with partner organizations such as youth groups, public and private schools, synagogues and churches, advocacy and human rights groups, and more, AVI inspires and empowers students — Jewish and their allies — to strengthen their awareness and understanding of the Jewish people and the connection to Israel.
Are you a teacher or administrator?
Book an AVI educational workshop today!
Become a Common Roots Ambassador
For Students Grade 8-12
Our informative educational program offers Canadian high school students the resources, skills, and guidance necessary so they are equipped and confident to advocate for the Jewish people and Israel. Students learn about Jewish indigeneity to the Land of Israel, how to identify and combat anti-Jewish hatred, and how to build bridges and meaningful coalitions with their peers.
Book a Professional Training Workshop
For Professionals
Our professional development workshops are designed to equip leaders across various sectors (including education, law, and healthcare) with the critical insights needed to address anti-Jewish hatred in the workplace and beyond. These sessions provide a comprehensive framework for understanding Jewish identity and indigeneity while offering practical strategies for identifying systemic biases and modern radical ideologies. By engaging in these tailored workshops, professionals gain the skills to navigate complex institutional challenges, foster inclusive environments, and build the cross-cultural coalitions necessary to promote long-term accountability and mutual respect within their fields.
"Teachers have consistently described AVI’s presentations as objective, balanced, and rooted in factual, historical context. Many noted that AVI’s facilitators were exceptionally skilled at encouraging open dialogue and helping students engage with complex topics in a respectful and meaningful way."
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Bruno Pileggi
Teacher
Toronto Catholic District School Board
