Date
Wednesday,
February 25, 2026
7:30 PM
In partnership with
As the democratic values that have long shaped the western world are increasingly challenged, distorted, and exploited, it is more important than ever to come together with our allies.
Please join us for an intimate evening with three fascinating women, who are international advocates for peace and trusted allies of the Jewish community. In their first appearance in Canada, Anila Ali, Soraya M. Deen, and Zebunnesa Zeba Zubair—CEO and executive board members of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council—will discuss the shared threat to democracy facing our society and how we can respond together with courage and clarity.
We invite you to bring an ally with you for this evening of solidarity.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Light refreshments | Kashrut observed
Congregation Habonim of Toronto
5 Glen Park Avenue
Parking available
$54 per person
RSVP by February 12, 2026.
Please note that space is limited. Spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
If you have any questions or require assistance in purchasing a ticket, please contact Alex Gnat at [email protected].
2026 Annual Campaign Co-Chairs
Joel Flatt and Gayle Goldgut
2026 Philanthropic Stewardship Chairs
Sara Gottlieb and Lori Rosenthal
This invitation is extended exclusively to donors who make a gift of $25,000 or more to UJA’s Annual Campaign. Family members and allies are welcome to join.
SPEAKER
ANILA ALI
Anila Ali is a faith leader, author, and an outspoken civil rights advocate challenging stereotypes and bigotry. As a Muslim American Pakistani, Anila is a philanthropist committed to empowering female leadership. She is the CEO of American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), chairs the international religious freedom roundtables in Pakistan, is a Democratic Party activist, and a California public school teacher. Anila is an internationally sought after public speaker and advocates against antisemitism and hate.
SORAYA M. DEEN
Soraya M. Deen is an award-winning Muslim feminist lawyer, international activist, community organizer, and public speaker. She is the CEO of Nigerian Women Lead and the founder of the Muslim Women Speakers Movement. At the latter, the women work to address religious extremism, antisemitism, gender equality, and public leadership. Soraya is the co-chair of the Women's Working Group of the International Religious Freedom Roundtable in Washington, chairs the International Religious Freedom Roundtable in Sri Lanka, and is an executive board member of the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC).
ZEBUNNESA ZEBA ZUBAIR
Zebunnesa Zeba Zubair is a peace ambassador dedicated to women’s rights, religious freedom, and combatting antisemitism and extremism—especially since 9/11. A California farmer and stylist turned activist, she was part of the first Muslim American Abraham Accords groundbreaking delegation to Israel in 2022. She was named a top global Bangladeshi American woman in 2025 and is an executive board member of the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC).