Dr. Neil Orlowsky
Author, scholar, and keynote speaker bridging academia, public policy, and human rights.
A scholar in the public square.
Dr. Neil Orlowsky is a Canadian author, scholar, educator, keynote speaker, and media commentator whose work explores antisemitism, democracy, human rights, education, extremism, and the social forces shaping contemporary society. He moves fluently between the lectern, the page, and the broadcast studio — translating rigorous research into clear public language.
A Ph.D. graduate in Sociology and Equity Studies from OISE at the University of Toronto, Dr. Orlowsky previously served as Director of Education for the Abraham Global Peace Initiative. He has taught at York University, Humber College, and other institutions, where his courses cultivate critical thinking, civic literacy, and moral courage.
Keynote Speaking & Advisory Services
Eight ways to bring Dr. Orlowsky's scholarship, public-intellectual voice, and lived classroom craft to your organization, campus or broadcast.
Signature talks on antisemitism, democracy, human rights, and moral courage for international stages.
Plenary addresses, panels, and moderated conversations tailored to your delegates and theme.
Print, podcast, radio and television commentary on extremism, policy and public discourse.
Professional development for educators, leaders and frontline professionals across sectors.
Confidential advisory on programs, curricula, civic engagement and human-rights strategy.
Guest lectures, seminars and graduate masterclasses bridging research and practice.
In-conversation events and readings centred on The Virtue of Hate and related work.
Programs that build democratic resilience and moral imagination in communities and institutions.
The Virtue of Hate
How October 7 Exposed Moral Homelessness and Rebranded Antisemitism
A searing, scholarly reckoning with the moral disarray laid bare after October 7. Dr. Orlowsky traces how an old hatred has been rebranded for a generation that believed itself immune — and what it will take to recover the moral language we have lost.
Drawing on sociology, education, and lived testimony, the book is both indictment and invitation: to think clearly, speak honestly, and act with courage in a moment that demands all three.
Articles & Insights
- 2024Public Order Policy Consultation — TPS Board (AGPI letter)PolicyToronto Police Services Board
- 2024IACP 2024 — Presenter SessionPolicyIACP Annual Conference
- 2024Brill — Academic PublicationAcademicBrill
- 2023Why Jewish Parents Are Raising Concerns About Ontario Schools PoliciesPressThe CJN
- 2023Toronto Teachers Donation — Palestinian AgencyPressTNC News
- 2023Which Canadian Campuses Are Safest for Jews?PodcastThe CJN Podcast
- 2022We've Been Teaching the Holocaust All Wrong — Here's How We're Changing ThatPressNational Post
- 2022Equity and Inclusion Dialogues — Nov 15, 2022AcademicHumber College
- 2022Half Chinese, Half White, Fully JewishPressThe Jewish Independent (AU)
- 2022Slowthai Apologises After Festival MisinterpretationPressSky News
- 2022Rapper Apologises for Anti-Fascist T-shirtPressAntisemitism.org
- —Doctoral Research & DissertationAcademicU of T Scholaris
- —Academic Profile & PapersAcademicYork University · Academia.edu
In an increasingly divided world, intellectual courage is not the refusal to engage—it is the willingness to navigate complexity, challenge comfort zones, and protect the democratic values that bind us together.
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