Episode 7: Schmooze with Yael Berkovich, West Coast Educator, Stand With Us Canada

In this episode of The Schmooze, we sit down with Yael Berkovich for an honest conversation about Jewish and Israeli identity in Canada — and what it means to live openly and authentically on campus today.Yael shares her journey from growing up in a Zionist household to navigating public school, university life, and student leadership, as well as the challenges Jewish students are facing in the post–October 7 climate. We explore pride, visibility, allyship, and why showing up still matters — even when it’s uncomfortable.A thoughtful, grounded conversation about identity, courage, and the next generation of leadership.