Why confronting antisemitism is a fight all Canadians must take on

In this episode of Hub Hits, Rudyard Griffiths is invited as a guest speaker for the CAEF 2026 Advocate Award of Excellence, and delivers a powerful address on allyship and combating antisemitism in Canada. He reflects on how Toronto’s Jewish community shaped his life through institutions like Mount Sinai Hospital and the JCC, while acknowledging he took these contributions for granted before October 7th. Griffiths argues that fighting antisemitism isn’t solely the Jewish community’s burden—it’s a societal responsibility requiring allies to actively document institutional failures and celebrate those pushing back against hate.

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CREDITS:

Daphne Liang - Producer and Editor

Rudyard Griffiths - Host

Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit

Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation - Audio Credit

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