An Inspiring Conference

Yesterday I attended an AFP conference in their Diversity to Inclusion Series at the Centurion Conference and Event Centre. The theme of this conference was Jewish Philanthropy. It brought together philanthropists, community leaders, fundraisers and volunteers in an effort to start a conversation about how charities are working with Jewish communities in Ontario to advance the causes that all Jews stand behind. The key note speaker was the President of the Board of the Orthodox Union – the distinguished Stephen Savitsky from New York who has held numerous leadership positions in the Jewish Community. His talk was historically captivating and spiritually inspirational to the audience. There followed a Philanthropist Panel, breakout sessions and a Non-Profit Leadership Panel. There were discussions around Next Generation Jewish Philanthropy, Connections and Philanthropy and Big Town vs Small Town Jewish Philanthropy.



My brother Moishe and I at the conference. Moishe Smith discusses big town vs. small town giving.

This one-of-a kind event was an amazing get together of lay leaders and those eager to learn from them and I feel privileged to have attended.