Ora Bar

Ora Bar is an Israeli-Canadian graduate of Concordia University, and an advocate, bridge-builder, and storyteller. Since October 7, Ora has been at the forefront, meeting with national leaders, including then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and sharing the Jewish and Israeli experience across French and English international media such as CBC, Global News, Radio-Canada and Le Monde. Now permanently in Israel, she continues to volunteer, produce content, address diaspora challenges, and encourage Jewish youth to stand strong in their identity.  

Ora’s Jewish Heritage Hero is Hannah Szenes. She was both a paratrooper and a poet who believed deeply in the enduring light of the human spirit. Hannah’s poetry and songs remind us that vision, rooted in truth and love, is one of the most powerful forces we have, and we must carry it forward so it can guide and strengthen the next generation.