World Symposium Against Antizionism
WSAA 2026
A historic intervention into the third era of Jew-hatred.
May 17, 2026
Toronto, Canada
Official Announcement: World Symposium Agasint Antizionism (WSAA) 2026
Stop Antizionism and Tafsik Organization are proud to announce the World Symposium Against Antizionism, a landmark full-day conference taking place on May 17th, 2026.
As the first symposium in the world specifically dedicated to combatting Antizionism, this event will bring together world-renowned scholars, advocates, leaders, and speakers for a day of critical dialogue and action.
Doors will open at 9:00 am and the symposium will conclude at 7:30 pm. Attendees will be provided with a full kosher lunch as well as beverages throughout the day.
We are thrilled to disclose our first featured speaker: BEN SHAPIRO. Many more high-profile speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Please note that ticket prices will increase with each new speaker announcement, so we encourage you to secure your place early.
Tickets go on sale: Monday, March 16, 2026, at 9am
Do not miss this opportunity to be part of a global initiative. Hurry and get your tickets before the next speaker is announced!
Historic.
Mobilizing.
Urgent.
This is the moment to lead.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Dr. Naya Lekht
Scholar, writer, educator
Early supporters help launch this historic symposium and shape its long-term impact
Voices That Will Not Be Silenced
The advocates and voices
Loay Alshareef
Loay Alshareef is a Saudi-born peace activist and linguist who advocates for the normalization of relations between the Arab world and Israel. Raised in a deeply religious household in Jeddah where he was taught to harbor antisemitic views, Alshareef’s perspective shifted after living with a Jewish host family while studying in France. Now based in Abu Dhabi, he uses his platform to promote the Abraham Accords and argues that Zionism—the right of Jews to self-determination in their ancestral homeland—is supported by Islamic texts. A vocal critic of Hamas, Alshareef frequently creates content in Arabic to educate his followers on Jewish history and the importance of coexistence in the Middle East All Israel News.
Rawan Osman
Syrian-born, Germany-based activist, writer, and speaker who advocates for Arab-Israeli normalization and combating antisemitism. Raised in Lebanon amid anti-Israel sentiment, she moved to Europe in 2011, where her views gradually shifted through personal experience and study.
She identifies as an "Arab Zionist" and founded Arabs Ask, a social media platform launched after October 7, 2023 to counter misinformation and foster dialogue about Judaism and Israel in the Arab world. Her work spans activism, media, and education — including collaboration with organizations like Sharaka and the Center for Peace Communications, appearances at the UN Human Rights Council, and participation in Holocaust remembrance events.
Osman is also a content creator, documentary contributor (Tragic Awakening), and is currently writing a book about her evolving views. She continues to live in Germany, studying Islamic and Jewish studies, and remains a prominent and sometimes controversial voice on Middle East coexistence and identity.
Abraham Hamra
Abraham Hamra is a Syrian-Jewish attorney and activist who uses his unique perspective as a Damascus-born refugee to advocate for Israel and combat antisemitism. Through viral content in both English and Arabic, he challenges the "white colonizer" narrative by highlighting the indigenous history of Mizrahi Jews in the Middle East. Known for his unapologetic style, Hamra recently filed a libel lawsuit against Al Jazeera and launched "BEIT DEBATE" to foster internal Jewish unity and resilience.
Naming the Threat
Jesse Brown
Jesse Brown is a visionary Canadian media entrepreneur and pioneering journalist who transformed the country’s media landscape by founding Canadaland, a thriving, listener-supported news network. He gained national acclaim for his courageous co-reporting on the Jian Ghomeshi investigation and demonstrated remarkable digital innovation as a co-founder of Bitstrips, the avatar app later acquired by Snapchat for $100 million. By championing transparency and providing a platform for silenced voices, Brown has empowered a new generation of independent journalists to pursue impactful storytelling and remains a dedicated advocate for a more honest and accountable Canadian press.
The Battle for Academic Integrity
Brandy Shufutinsky
Brandy Shufutinsky serves as director of FDD's Program on Education and National Security. She has been published in Newsweek, Jewish Journal, the New York Post, The Jerusalem Post, Sapir, White Rose Magazine, and JNS. Brandy holds her doctorate in international and multicultural education from the University of San Francisco, her MSW from the University of Southern California, and her M.A. in international relations from the University of San Diego.
The Next Generation Rises
Eyal Yakoby
Eyal Yakoby, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Political Science and Modern Middle East Studies and an incoming student at MIT, is a prominent voice on issues of radicalism and extremism. He spoke at a House Congressional leadership press conference in 2023 and testified before the House Judiciary Committee in 2024. Yakoby has appeared on TV networks, including CNN, ABC, and Fox, and has contributed to publications such as The Washington Post, New York Times, and The New York Post. .
The Courtroom Fights Back - Voices of Justice
Rona Kaufman
An American legal scholar and lawyer serving as Associate Professor of Law at Duquesne University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where she teaches constitutional law, employment discrimination, family law, and gender and the law.
Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of law with gender, motherhood, antisemitism, and Jewish identity, with publications in journals including the Buffalo Law Review and the Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society. Before academia, she practiced commercial, family, and employment law at major U.S. firms, later completing a fellowship at Temple University and earning a master's in legal education.
Beyond teaching, Kaufman is a prominent voice on antisemitism and civil rights, co-founding the Center for Jewish Law & Policy and contributing to anti-discrimination initiatives.
Rabbi Mark Goldfeder
An American legal scholar, attorney, and public advocate working at the intersection of law, religion, and international affairs. He serves as CEO and Director of the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC), leading litigation and policy efforts to combat antisemitism and advance civil rights and religious freedom.
A distinguished academic, he teaches at Touro Law Center and has held roles at Emory University School of Law and the Center for the Study of Law and Religion. He is a prolific author, publishing in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN, and is co-author of the multi-volume treatise Religious Organizations and the Law.
Goldfeder's influence extends into international policy — he has advised Israel's Permanent Mission to the UN, contributed to matters before the International Criminal Court, and was appointed to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Council, making him one of the leading legal voices on religious liberty and antisemitism today.
Leora Shemesh
a prominent Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer and a leading figure in Canadian criminal law. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School (2000), she earned top honours including the Gale Cup Mooting Competition and the Stephen Leggett Award in Criminal Law.
Over her career, Shemesh has built a respected practice defending constitutional rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, appearing at all levels of court. She founded her own firm in 2006 and is recognized for her involvement in landmark cases — most notably contributing to R. v. Hitzig related to marijuana legalization — as well as challenging police practices and defending clients in serious matters including homicide and sexual assault.
Beyond the courtroom, she lectures at Osgoode Hall Law School and mentors emerging criminal lawyers. In 2025, she was named one of Toronto Life's Top 50 Most Influential Torontonians, reflecting her outsized impact on both the legal landscape and the protection of civil liberties in Canada.