In today’s world, standing against antisemitism and fostering allyship has never been more important. This powerful discussion brings together four incredible panelists—fierce advocates from diverse backgrounds—who are using their voices and platforms to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community. We strongly urge you to invite your non-Jewish friends to this powerful event.

The panel will feature:

Caroline D'Amore – A passionate entrepreneur and advocate, dedicated to uplifting marginalized communities. As the founder and CEO of Pizza Girl, she shares her family’s Italian culinary heritage with her community. Beyond her business, Caroline is a steadfast ally to the Jewish community, using her platform to amplify positive messages and champion human rights worldwide.

Dakshima Dilipani Hapunhathri – A queer, Sri Lankan-born lawyer and registered social worker, passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion. Immigrating to Canada in 2016, she founded Dilipani: Your Guiding Light, providing consultation and support for LGBTQ2S+ individuals, including those in the Jewish community. Through her spouse, she has become an active ally to the Jewish community.

Jean-Luc Mudingayi – The West Coast Advisor at Allied Voices for Israel, dedicated to uniting Canadians against anti-Jewish hatred. A former student leader at the University of Calgary, Jean-Luc is passionate about education and advocacy for the Jewish community.

June Simantov - A Chinese Canadian business leader in the energy sector, has been deeply connected to the Jewish community for 20 years through her marriage to an Israeli Jew. Following October 7, she launched a WeChat initiative to combat misinformation within the Chinese community, sharing authentic Jewish perspectives and fostering cross-cultural allyship.

Through personal stories and lived experiences, they will share what meaningful allyship looks like, how to show up in moments that matter, and why standing together makes us all stronger. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action to build a more inclusive, supportive world.