FAITH NOT FEAR: Building Jewish Leadership For A New Era In Canada
FAITH NOT FEAR
Building Jewish Leadership for a New Era in Canada
Sunday, June 14, 2026
6:30 PM
Vaughan, Ontario
Throughout Jewish history, periods of uncertainty have often become defining moments of renewal, courage, and collective responsibility.
Every generation is eventually called upon not only to inherit Jewish life, but to help strengthen and shape it for the next generation.
Across Canada today, many Jewish Canadians are asking difficult but necessary questions about identity, belonging, resilience, civic responsibility, and the future of our community in this country.
At the same time, something important is happening:
A new generation of Jewish Canadians and allies is stepping forward.
Not motivated by fear alone, but by responsibility.
By purpose.
By faith.
And by a belief that strong communities are built through courageous leadership, civic engagement, meaningful allyship, personal responsibility, and collective action.
“Faith Not Fear” is a civic and community conference bringing together political leaders, journalists, educators, advocates, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, and grassroots voices for an important and forward-looking conversation about what this moment requires from all of us.
This is not a night about outrage.
It is a night about building.
Building stronger Jewish confidence.
Stronger civic engagement.
Stronger relationships.
Stronger advocacy.
And a stronger future for Jewish life in Canada.
Featured speakers and participants include:
MC Ben Mulroney
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
Mayor Steven Del Duca
MP Melissa Lantsman
MP Shuv Majumdar
Jesse Brown, Canadaland
Kevin Vuong, Former Member of Parliament
Maureen Leshem
Simon Wolle, B’nai Brith Canada
Matthew Taub, Unapologetically Jewish
Amir Epstein, Tafsik
Ali Siadatan, IDI Center
Natasha Pein, StopAntisemitism
Daniel Warner, YALLA!
Avi Glina, YALLA!
The evening will explore:
Jewish leadership in a changing Canada
Rising antisemitism and civic responsibility
Jewish identity, faith, and resilience
Media, advocacy, and the information environment
Community mobilization and constructive civic engagement
Allyship, coordination, and collective responsibility
Building stronger Jewish confidence and connection for the future
The evening will include a special recognition of Shomrim with the YALLA! Jewish Community Leadership Award in recognition of their extraordinary leadership and community mobilization efforts since October 7.
Hosted by YALLA!, ChaiTech and B’nai Brith Canada
In partnership with Unapologetically Jewish, StopAntisemitism, Tafsik, Emet Talks, DARA, CAEF, CWAA and Shomrim.
The first 100 registrations are complimentary.
General Admission tickets are $36 thereafter.
Community Builder $180 and include premium seating and a private reception.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by emailing [email protected].
Event proceeds to support Shomrim.
VENUE AND REGISTRATION DETAILS
Venue will be announced 2 days in advance.
No tickets will be available at the door.
ID and matching ticket required entry.