Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | Zoom
12:00pm - 1:00pm ET | 9:00am - 10:00am PT | 7:00pm - 8:00pm IT

We know how busy the Jewish holiday season is, but this conversation is too urgent to wait. Since October 7, the fight against antisemitism has grown rapidly in scope and complexity, with nearly 160 organizations now working in this space. To help funders cut through the noise, JFN commissioned a field-wide study led by Dr. Eitan Hersh, Professor of Political Science at Tufts University.

JFN members are invited to hear from Dr. Hersh, who will present findings that map the entire ecosystem, showing where there are critical gaps in coverage and where too much overlap may be diluting impact. This is a chance to understand where your philanthropic dollars can make the most difference in this crucial effort.

This program is open to JFN members only.

Be Part of the TEN Fund Giving Circle

The TEN Fund is a new giving circle bringing together philanthropists and foundations to change the increasing number of Jews struggling to make ends meet. Together, we’ll learn from experts, connect with peers nationwide, and pool our resources to support the most impactful initiatives fighting Jewish poverty.

Over just five gatherings, you’ll gain:

The giving circle involves five Zoom meetings, the first on Oct 23rd. More than a grant, it’s a commitment to stand with Jews who are struggling at a time of growing need.

Ready to join us or learn more? Learn more and join here.

Email Rachel Sumekh with any questions. The TEN Fund is open to all funders and is being led in partnership with the expertise of UJA Federation of New York.

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And mark your calendar: we’re also launching JFN Venture Labs, a new program format with a more direct pitch than usual. The inaugural session will spotlight three organizations addressing urgent human services challenges, curated by Rachel Sumekh and TEN: Together Ending Need. Each will present a concise overview of their work and make a clear call for support, offering you concrete ways to engage and make an impact.

Thursday, November 6, 2025 | Zoom
1:30-2:30pm ET | 10:30-11:30am PT | 8:30-9:30pm IT

Watch Now: What Does Zionism Mean Today?
What Could It Mean Tomorrow?

In our annual ASPIRE High Holidays program, JFN brought together leading thinkers to wrestle with this timely and challenging question. Dr. Rachel Fish, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Anshel Pfeffer, in conversation with Andrés Spokoiny, explored Zionism’s relevance in an age of globalization, rising individualism, and shifting forms of belonging.

If you missed the live session, you can still experience this rich, thought-provoking dialogue, filled with the spirited and candid thoughts of our speakers, bywatching the full recording here.

JFN Conferences and Convenings

Headed to the JCamp180 Conference?

Our own Hannah Bloom-Hirschberg, Director, Philanthropic Engagement, will be at the JCamp180 Conference, October 20–22. She will be there in her capacity as a Jewish camp lay leader, but would love to connect with JFN members who are also attending.

If you’ll be there, drop her a note so you can catch up, swap stories, or just say hi.