Fighting Antisemitism: From Passion to Strategy

Antisemitism has surged back into public life with disturbing force, and the philanthropic response has been massive. Hundreds of organizations and hundreds of millions of dollars have mobilized. But are we truly making an impact? In a new eJewish Philanthropy op-ed, JFN President and CEO Andrés Spokoiny calls for greater honesty, coordination, and strategy in the fight against antisemitism. Read his piece here.

Yesterday, JFN hosted a webinar presenting findings from our new mapping of the philanthropic response to antisemitism, led by researcher Eitan Hersh of Tufts University. If you missed it and would like to watch the recording, please contact us. The video is available exclusively to JFN members.

The full report will be made available to JFN members next week.

Our fall lineup brings together leading voices to help you navigate philanthropy’s most pressing challenges, deepen your giving practice, and discover new opportunities for impact.

Pro-Democracy Philanthropy Series:
Higher Education and Democracy
Tuesday, October 21 | 11:30am - 1:00pm ET | Zoom

Join us for the next session of our Pro-Democracy Philanthropy series, where Dr. Tali Yariv-Mashal and guest experts will examine how philanthropy can support research and academia as pillars of democracy. Together, we’ll consider how investment in knowledge creation can foster a more informed and engaged society.

Adapting to a Changing U.S. Policy Landscape
Wednesday, October 22 | 12–1pm ET | Zoom

Major shifts in federal policy are transforming the rules governing nonprofits and charitable giving. In the first session of this two-part series, Bernstein experts Erica Doyle and Marisa Swystun will share research-driven insights and innovative giving strategies — from recoverable grants to mission-aligned investments — to help funders amplify impact in a resource-constrained environment.

And please join us for Session II on Wednesday, November 12. We will turn the lens on nonprofits, exploring how changes in regulation are transforming the sector and what funders can do to respond effectively. Learn more.

A Jewish Toolkit for Philanthropy
Monday, October 27 | 1–2pm ET | Zoom

Explore centuries of Jewish wisdom to shape a giving practice that is both deeply personal and rooted in tradition. Featuring Dan Libenson and Rabbi Rebecca Sirbu, this interactive series asks timeless questions: why we give, what we support, and how we give.

Be sure to join us for the remaining sessions in this series on Monday, November 10thandMonday, November 24th.

JFN Venture Labs: Ideas Changing Lives in a Time of Need
Thursday, November 6 | 1:30–2:30pm ET | Zoom

We’re excited to launch JFN Venture Labs, a new program format that features concise ten-minute pitches from breakthrough initiatives making a direct call for support. Curated by Rachel Sumekh and TEN: Together Ending Need, the inaugural session spotlights three organizations tackling urgent challenges facing Jews on the economic margins:

Each fast-paced pitch will highlight why investing in people’s basic needs is essential to the vitality and resilience of the Jewish future, offering funders clear and tangible opportunities to engage.

JFN Conferences and Convenings