THIS IS THE CONFERENCE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1996181603913
A FULL-DAY conference (including lunch and refreshments) presented with the support of The Azrieli Foundation, The Aristotle Foundation and Section1.

Antizionism and antisemitism are becoming more embedded and virulent in the academy, in the NGO sector, in the public and private sectors, and throughout civil society. How can we explain and account for these forms of Jew-hatred and what does their prevalence tell us about the state of our democracy?

DEBORAH LIPSTADT, DEBORAH LYONS, IRWIN COTLER, Naya Lekht, Adam Louis-Klein, Mark Sandler, Michael Geist, Pekka Sinervo, Ayelet Kuper, Raheel Raza, Hank Idsinga, Casey Babb, Alan Kessel, Cary Kogan, Peter. L. Biro. Welcome from President Melanie Woodin (U Of T), and Rabbi Steven Wernick (Beth Tzedec).
Moderators: Patrick Brethour (Globe and Mail), Rabbi Yael Splansky (Holy Blossom), Wodek Szemberg (formerly TVO)
Chair: Peter L. Biro (Section 1)

A full-day conference presented with the support of The Azrieli Foundation, The Aristotle Foundation and Section1.

Antizionism and antisemitism are becoming more embedded and virulent in the academy and throughout civil society. How can we explain and account for these forms of Jew-hatred and what does their prevalence tell us about the state of our democracy?

On Tuesday, September 15, 16 leading voices gather at the University of Toronto to examine the escalation, our collective responsibility for it, and what's at stake for the Jewish community and for liberal democracy itself if we fail to reckon with it.

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Tickets: $95/person. Includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
Location: The Conference Centre at the University of Toronto, 89 Chestnut Street
Time: Doors open at 8:00 am; program begins at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Seating is limited. Reserve your in-person ticket ASAP.