Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism In Poetry Anthology
- The Interfaith Bridge
- Sep 15
- 3 min read
Never Again: Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism" – the second volume in the "Proof of Life" anthology series
After the atrocities of October 7th, Jewish voices rang out all over the world in grief, rage, and resilience. The first volume of Proof of Life: An Exploration of Conflict, Survival, and the Human Spirit, a collection of poems and short stories, captured that raw outpouring. But as the dust settled, a new question emerged — not just who was speaking, but who was listening and cared enough to do something?
Allied Voices for Israel (AVI) is proud to announce Never Again: Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism, Volume 2 of the Proof of Lifeanthology series, edited and curated by Sharon Zohar, illustrated by Rochelle (@mighty.matzoball), and designed by Alex Duchêne (@alexdduchene).
This powerful collection features voices from Canada and around the world standing up against antisemitism and hate. Some of our amazing student leaders and allies are also featured.
This powerful collection features voices from Canada and around the world standing up against antisemitism and hate. Some of our amazing student leaders and allies are also featured.
This second volume from Proof of Life shifts the lens to those who heard the cries of the Jewish people and refused to look away.
Never Again: Allies Speak Out Against Antisemitism brings together the voices of non-Jewish allies who have stepped forward—not just to acknowledge the pain but to share in it, to stand against rising hate, and to insist that Never Again must be more than a slogan.
Through poetry and prose, this anthology weaves the narrative of Jewish history, struggle, and survival through the eyes of those who choose to stand beside us. It speaks to those who may not yet call themselves allies but feel unsettled by what they see in the world today—those who believe in justice, who question the narratives they are being fed, who are willing to listen.
Be among the first to get your copy and help us amplify these crucial, meaningful, and unforgettable stories.
To pre-order your copy of Never Again: Allies Speak out Against Antisemitism, please contact AVI at info@alliedvoicesforisrael.org.
Other contributors to the series include AVI alum Justin Chow, who wrote a powerful poem called And So I Speak, as well as allies and advocates such as Raheel Raza, Warren Kinsella, and others.
“I need not be a Jew to see the truth,” writes Justin.
After the horrors of October 7th, Zohar released the first volume of the Proof of Life Anthology series, a gripping anthology that stitches together moving voices from across the globe, capturing the journey of the Jewish people through the aftermath of October 7th with raw, evocative power.
In this collection, readers encounter poems that traverse the emotional spectrum—ranging from the depths of anguish and fury to the heights of hope and courage. Proof of Life is not just a book; it’s a resonant testament to the strength of the human spirit amid rising antisemitism and rekindled hate.
Explore more about the Proof of Life Anthology Series by visiting the website here: https://www.proofoflifeanthology.com/
