Film Screening - Heart of Courage

A production of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative whose mission and mandate is to assist, encourage and promote, whether on its own or in conjunction with others, the advancement of human knowledge and understanding through the study of and research into international human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy, global peace and civil society in Canada, Israel and around the world.

Followed by:

An interview with Avi Benlolo,

Founder and Chairman of The Abraham Global Peace Initiative (AGPI).

Avi Benlolo is described as Canada's most prominent and noted expert in Holocaust studies, countering Antisemitism and promoting human rights. Prior to founding the AGPI, he was the founding President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center from 2000 - 2020. In recognition of this effort, he has received numerous awards including an honorary doctorate from University of Haifa; an Order of Vaughan for his distinguished contribution to equity and diversity; the Queens Diamond Jubilee Award for contributions to Canada and a race relations award for best practice, based on distinguished service in promoting human rights. He has a weekly column in the National Post and is a documentary film producer. In response to the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, in 2024 Benlolo published his first book, "Never Surrender: Countering Denial, Distortion and Complicity.