The convening will open with a welcome and framing by JFN CEO, Andres Spokoiny, focusing on providing a 30,000-foot view of philanthropy and its challenges today. Together, we will explore the role of philanthropy in today’s political climate, antisemitism and democracy, and our Jewish future.

9:00am - Registration Opens

10:00am - 10:30am - Welcome and Framing with Andres Spokoiny

10:45am - 11:45 am Morning Sessions

1. The Role of Philanthropy in Today’s Political Climate
   An exploration of how Jewish philanthropy responds when democratic institutions weaken and public support erodes, balancing advocacy, service, and Jewish communal and institutional sustainability in a shifting civic landscape.
2. Antisemitism & Impact: Limits, Lessons, and a Path Forward
   A critical examination of the strategies, limits, and realistic goals in fighting antisemitism, informed by historical perspective, current mapping, and the need to recalibrate philanthropic approaches.
3. Jewish Life: Investing in a Committed, Knowledge-based, Joyful Jewish Future
   A conversation on how funders can strengthen Jewish identity and resilience by investing in positive, meaningful Jewish experiences that foster belonging and connection across differences.

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Israel Plenary — Israel at a Crossroads: Philanthropy’s Role in a Time of Urgent Need
An on-the-ground look at the critical needs emerging in Israel today and how global Jewish philanthropy can meaningfully respond to support resilience, civil society, and community welfare.

1:00pm - 2:00pm - Lunch

2:15pm - 3:15pm Afternoon Sessions

1. Shaping the Civic Future: Technology, Democracy, and the Role of Philanthropy
   A forward-looking discussion on how emerging technologies, AI, and digital manipulation challenge democratic norms and how philanthropy can play a proactive role in defending civic space.
2. Antisemitism & Impact: Reclaiming Our Place in Civic Life
   Examining how Jewish funders can help ensure Jewish presence, influence, and voice in civic coalitions and public discourse, reclaiming critical space for advocacy and impact.
3. Jewish Life: Access and Affordability
   A strategy lab asking "what is the role of philanthropy" as we seek to address rising costs and access challenges to sustain a vibrant Jewish communal life for current and future generations. Includes in new data from a 2025 JFNA study and tactical ideas for change. 

3:30pm - 4:00pm Closing — Leading with Purpose: What the Moment Demands of Jewish Philanthropy
A closing reflection tying together the day’s themes, offering a call to action on how funders can lead with clarity, courage, and shared responsibility in this defining moment for Jewish philanthropy

Kosher lunch and snacks will be served throughout the day.

 Registration is now closed. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at registration@jfunders.org.