As Antisemitism Escalates, So Must Our Commitment

In the span of just two weeks, our community has endured a fatal shooting in Washington, D.C., and a violent attack on peaceful demonstrators in Colorado, where several members of our JFN family were present and sustained injuries.

These are not isolated events. They are part of a deeply disturbing trend of antisemitic violence that threatens not only our safety but our sense of belonging. We must demand energetic, lawful action to protect Jewish Americans. As a network rooted in Jewish values and mutual responsibility, we are holding close all those impacted, and working to build a more secure, compassionate, united, and secure future.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Zoom
11:30am - 1:00pm ET | 8:30am - 10:00am PT | 6:30pm - 8:00pm IT

JFN will continue our Pro-Democracy Philanthropy series with the third session: Supporting Activism in Times of Democratic Backsliding

Dr. Tali Yariv-Mashal will lead a conversation exploring how philanthropy can support civic activism in moments of democratic crisis—activism that includes, among other forms, advocacy, mobilization, and resistance to anti-democratic trends. Yonatan Levy, PhD candidate at the London School of Economics and Research Fellow at Molad – the Center for the Renewal of Israeli Democracy, will draw on his research to explore common patterns in how democracies unravel and how civic activism can respond with creativity, persistence, and strategic clarity.

Key questions we’ll explore:

Additional speakers TBA.

We encourage you to register even if you missed the first session in the Pro-Democracy Philanthropy series. Our first two sessions can be viewed by JFN members here.

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | Zoom
12:00pm ET | 9:00am PT | 7:00pm IT

Six months into a new U.S. administration, the climate policy landscape is shifting, and it is shifting fast. What does it mean for funders? Where are the biggest opportunities and risks as federal priorities evolve? Join JFN’s Green Funders Forum North America (GFFNA) for an inside look at what’s changing and what it means for climate philanthropy.

We’ll hear from Lisa Friedman, who covers climate policy and politics for The New York Times, in conversation with Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, JFN member, leading climate funder, and advisor to the State of Maryland on sustainability.

Have questions about your JFN membership or want to explore how to get more involved? Julia Malkin Reger, our new Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement, is here to help. With nearly two decades of experience in Jewish communal leadership, Julia is eager to connect with members one-on-one. Feel free to reach out to her directly to learn more about membership benefits, peer networks, or anything else JFN-related.