Inside Campus Advocacy with Hillel Ontario’s Jacqui Dressler
In this episode of Breaking the Narrative, Jesse sits down with Jacqui Dressler, Senior Director of Advocacy at Hillel Ontario. In the face of modern campus antisemitism, the two discuss the ways in which our organizations are working together to support Jewish and pro-Israel students as the new school year begins. Jesse and Jacqui share insights from the frontlines of student advocacy, and discuss what needs to change for students to feel safe participating in Jewish life on campus. Most importantly, they highlight the importance of empowering student leaders to be the champions they are for promoting peace and coexistence on their campuses.
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Inside the Fight: StandWithUs’ Michael Dickson on Defending Israel
In this episode of Breaking the Narrative, Jesse sits down with Michael Dickson, Executive Director of StandWithUs Israel. Michael opens up about the fight against antisemitism, the challenges of public diplomacy in the digital age, and what the world can learn from Israel’s resilience. From the October 7 aftermath to the ongoing battle of narratives on campuses and online, this conversation dives deep into the strategies, stories, and values shaping the global Jewish community today.Tune in for an inspiring and timely conversation about advocacy, resilience, and why standing with Israel matters now more than ever.
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EXPOSING Campus Antisemitism With Student Leader Drew Sylver
In this episode of Breaking the Narrative, Jesse sits down with Drew Sylver, a student leader, former Emerson Fellow, and former member of the Concordia Student Union. Drew shares his unique perspective from the frontlines of campus life, opening up about the challenges Jewish students face, the rise of antisemitism at Concordia, and how students can take matters into their own hands to make a difference.This candid conversation highlights what it means to be a Jewish student leader today, navigating activism, identity and why building strong voices on campus is more important than ever.
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Fighting Jew Hatred: A Legacy of Resistance with Dahlia Kurtz
In this powerful episode of Breaking the Narrative, Canadian journalist Dahlia Kurtz shares her deeply personal and professional journey confronting antisemitism. From enduring Jew hatred firsthand to continuing the legacy of her father, who stood on the front lines against antisemitism in Canada, Dahlia offers an unfiltered look at what it means to speak truth in an increasingly hostile world.
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Eylon Levy Unfiltered
In this episode, Jesse is joined by Eylon Levy, the former Israeli government spokesperson who became one of the most recognizable voices defending Israel in the aftermath of October 7. They discuss the ongoing war in Gaza, the mounting threats from Iran and its proxies, and the global silence surrounding the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. Eylon offers sharp insight into the moral challenges of urban warfare, and the international pressure campaign that often ignores Israeli suffering. A powerful and timely conversation by one of the brightest minds on the situation so make sure to tune in!
Our podcast brings you in-depth conversations with student leaders, community advocates, politicians, influential speakers and others who will discuss what’s happening in Canada, Israel and around the world. Each episode explores the impact of antisemitism in Canada, the challenges faced by Jewish communities, and the ways people are standing up to hatred and misinformation. We will discuss the rise of antisemitic incidents and explore strategies for creating safer, more inclusive environments for Jewish students and community members.
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