Introducing JFN Venture Labs
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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1:30-2:30pm ET | 10:30-11:30am PT | 8:30-9:30pm IT We’re thrilled to invite you to JFN Venture Labs, a new program format designed to spotlight bold, fundable ideas through concise ten-minute pitches. In this departure from our usual program format, each participating organization will present a high-level overview of its work and a direct call for support, offering funders a clear view of diverse strategies and tangible ways to make an impact. Our inaugural session, curated by Rachel Sumekh and TEN: Together Ending Need, highlights three breakthrough initiatives addressing the economic barriers that prevent Jews from fully participating in Jewish life: - A national platform connecting people to high-quality job training and career pathways.
- A housing initiative ensuring our most vulnerable community members have stability.
- A network making Jewish life accessible and welcoming for those facing financial insecurity.
Whether or not you currently fund in human services, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective on how investing in people’s basic needs strengthens the vitality and resilience of the Jewish future.
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| | | | | | | | Join the Social Venture Fund for Jewish-Arab Equality and Shared Society (SVF)for a five-day learning journey in Israel focused on Jewish-Arab partnership, rebuilding, and recovery in the post-war period. Participants will meet with leaders across the Negev and Galilee to explore models of shared society, municipal capacity-building, and youth engagement, while reflecting together on future strategies for equality and inclusion. The Social Venture Fund, fiscally sponsored by JFN, works to advance equality, opportunity, and shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. It achieves these goals by awarding approximately $1 million annually in grants supporting economic development, education, and other emerging issues for the Arab citizens of Israel. Learn more and register here. For more information, please contact Tzivia Schwartz Getzug or Batya Kallus. | | | | |
| | | | | | | The past two years have irrevocably changed the Jewish world. Now is the time for bold philanthropic leadership to chart our course for the future. This year's JFN International Conference will set the stage for inspirational new ideas to meet the challenges we face. The opening plenary will feature Scooter Braun, Mandana Dayani, and Marc Rowan. Each has recalibrated their philanthropic and civic activities in the wake of October 7and has set forward striking new visions for action. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Scooter Braun is a leading entrepreneur, innovator, and philanthropist. He serves as Chairman of Ithaka Management Group. Read more. | | | | |
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| | | | | | Mandana Dayani is a tech entrepreneur, community organizer, and advocate for social change. She is the founder of I Am A Voter and Calanet Foundation. Read more. | | | | |
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| | | | | | Marc Rowan is Co-Founder, CEO and Chair of the board of Apollo Global Management, Inc, and is the Board Chair of UJA-Federation of New York. Read more. | | | | |
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| | | | | Be sure to visit the JFN 2026 International Conference website. Click here to stay up to date on programs, plenaries, and more. Registration for the 2026 JFN International Conference in San Diego, California (March 15-17, 2026) is just around the corner. JFN members get exclusive early access starting on November 12, 2025 at 11:00am ET, with general registration opening on December 10, 2025. | | | | |
| | | | | | How can JFN Better Serve Climate Funders? JFN’s Green Funders Forum North America (GFFNA)wants to know how to better serve Jewish climate and environmental funders. We have created a brief survey to learn more about funders’ experiences, areas of interest, levels of giving, and priorities for this peer network. Please take five minutes to click on this link and share your responses with us. Your insights will help us to make the GFFNA a more valuable resource and community. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | - Join A Good Option on Monday, November 3 at 6pm in midtown for a conversation with Noam Bardin, former CEO of Waze, moderated by Zoya Raynes, Board Chair of the Jewish Funders Network. Explore how innovative philanthropy can turn early-stage success into lasting social impact. RSVP here.
- Jewish nonprofit leaders faced unprecedented challenges after Oct. 7, as staff navigated trauma, political tension, and questions of belonging in the workplace. Jews of Color Initiative CEO Ilana Kaufman shares how focusing on care, structure, and professional growth helped her team stay grounded and united. Read more.
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| | | | | | Pave the way to a successful member experience by ensuring your profile is up to date. Find more professionals, get matched up with like-minded peers, and benefit from their professional skills and experiences.Login to your profile todayto browse the directory and other resources we have available for you. - JFN Consultingoffers personalized philanthropic services to individuals, families and foundations. Senior Managing Director Yossi Prageris available for one consultation session (up to two hours) to JFN members free of charge.Click hereto reserve your complimentary consultation with Yossi
- Israel Advisory Servicesprovide in-depth workshops, mapping, strategic planning, and advice to help you fund more effectively, from top experts in Israeli philanthropy
- JFN’s Conciergeserviceaims to provide each member with a personalized user experience that addresses all of their philanthropic needs
- Members who wish to consult about giving to Iron Swords-related needs can contactAnat Danis
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| | | | | | | | Through Honeycomb's Holiday Enhancement Guides, Jewish youth philanthropy offers the unique opportunity to engage in Jewish identity formation, teamwork, Jewish values exploration, civil discourse, grantmaking, and leadership skills. Download our guides forHanukkah,Passover,Shavuot, andSukkot. | | | | |
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