JSpaceCanada is a pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Zionist advocacy organization. We champion a two-state solution in Israel-Palestine.
JSpaceCanada serves as a one-stop-shop for discussions around social justice, peace, and civil rights, both in Israel and Canada.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Our year-round programming includes panel discussions, webinars, film screenings, and briefings from leading commentators and government officials. Learn More
ADVOCACY AND ACTIVISM
JSpaceCanada speaks out on issues of social justice and human rights in Canada, Israel, and across the globe. From participating in rallies to penning op-eds, our advocacy efforts seek to raise the progressive Jewish voice in Canada. Learn More
BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
Since 2013, JSpaceCanada’s Biennial Conference has served as the premier gathering for pro-peace, pro-Israel Canadians. Our 2019 Conference, titled “From Indifference to Making a Difference” featured commentators and changemakers from across the globe convene in Toronto for an immersive two-day program. Learn More
GUEST SPEAKERS
We have been privileged to host an array of esteemed speakers at our events, including:
Jon Allen – Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs, Senior Fellow with the Canada International Council
Hon. Ron Atkey — Former Canadian Minister of Employment and Immigration
Peter Beinart – Associate Professor of Journalism and Political Science at the City University of New York, Contributor to The Atlantic, CNN Political Commentator
Kenneth Bob — National President of Ameinu
Naomi Chazan — Former Deputy Speaker and Member of Knesset for Meretz (1996 - 2003); Past President of the New Israel Fund
Hon. Irwin Cotler – Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, Former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Mohammad Darawshe – Director of Givat Haviva – the Center for Equality & Shared Society;
Raja Khouri – Founding President of the Canadian Arab Institute
Judy Maltz – Diplomatic Correspondent at Haaretz English
Patrick Martin – Former Editor and Foreign Correspondent for The Globe and Mail
Shaqued Morag – Executive Director of Peace Now Israel
Hon. Bob Rae — Canada’s Ambassador to the UN, Former Premier of Ontario, Former Interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
Rabbi Uri Regev — President of Hiddush – For Freedom of Religion and Equality;
Dianne Saxe – Deputy Leader of the Ontario Green Party, Former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario;
Kenneth Stern – Author, Professor, Director at the Bard Center for the Study of Hate
Mira Sucharov – Associate Professor of Political Science at Carleton University