Common Voices
Imagine a world where we can build bridges to peace and understanding. This podcast shares the powerful stories of peace-seeking leaders and the inspiring initiatives of everyday individuals, including those fostering meaningful allyship with Israel and the Jewish people. Join us as we explore how coexistence and respect foster positive relationships, and that finding our common ground leads us to speaking in "Common Voices."
Common Voices
What Canadians Need to Know about Israel with Ashley Waxman Bakshi
In this powerful episode of Common Voices, host Justin Chow sits down with Ashley Waxman Bakshi, a Canadian-born beauty and lifestyle influencer turned outspoken advocate against antisemitism and misinformation. Now based in Israel, Ashley shares her journey from growing up detached from her Israeli-Jewish identity, to facing antisemitism at university, to discovering her voice as a fierce defender of truth. Ashley opens up about her early activism, her shock at the anti-Israel narratives on campus, and her deep dive into history to seek answers. She discusses her shift from YouTube makeup tutorials to global advocacy, and how moments like Operation Guardian of the Walls and October 7th compelled her to speak out. Together, Justin and Ashley unpack common misconceptions about Israel, Zionism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, touching on media bias, propaganda, coexistence within Israel, and the complexity of Middle Eastern geopolitics. Ashley explains why peace—not polarization—is the true goal, and why Canadians need to educate themselves beyond headlines.
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