FAITH NOT FEAR: Building Jewish Leadership For A New Era In Canada
FAITH NOT FEAR
Tachlis Conference II
A Civic & Community Gathering on Jewish Life, Leadership & Resilience in Canada
FAITH NOT FEAR: Turning Words Into Action Hosted by YALLA!
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Location Disclosed to Approved Guests.
Canada is changing.
Jewish communities across the country are confronting rising antisemitism, polarization, intimidation, social fragmentation, and profound questions about identity, leadership, resilience, and the future of Jewish life in Canada.
Philanthropy alone is no longer enough.
Faith Not Fear — Tachlis Conference II brings together civic leaders, journalists, advocates, educators, allies, and community builders for a serious conversation about the moment we are living through — and what comes next.
This is not another fundraiser.
It is a blueprint for Jewish courage, capability, and post-Oct 7 community agency.
Featuring:
MC Ben Mulroney
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
Mayor Steven Del Duca
MP Melissa Lantsman
MP Shuvaloy Majumdar
Jesse Brown — Canadaland
Maureen Leshem
Matthew Taub — Unapologetically Jewish
Simon Wolle — B’nai Brith Canada
Amir Epstein — Tafsik
Ali Siadatan — IDI Institute
Daniel Warner - YALLA!
Avi Glina - YALLA!
Special Recognition of Shomrim with the:
YALLA! Jewish Community Leadership Award
Thank you to our Event Partners:
Bnai Brith, Unapologetically Jewish, Emet Talks, Tafsik, DARA, Stop Antizionism
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
OPENING
A call to courage, resilience, responsibility, and Jewish leadership in a rapidly changing Canada by MP Melissa Lantsman and Daniel Warner.
OUR COMMUNITY REALITY & ITS HUMAN IMPACT
Maureen Leshem reflects on the emotional, social, and human realities facing Jewish families and communities today — and the importance of resilience, identity, and belonging.
SPECIAL FIRESIDE CONVERSATION
Mayor Steven Del Duca in conversation with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on civic leadership, allyship, pluralism, democratic values, and social cohesion during a period of rising division and uncertainty.
I — THE INFORMATION WAR & THE FUTURE OF CANADA
A serious conversation exploring media ecosystems, polarization, ideological extremism, information warfare, democratic resilience, and the societal pressures reshaping Canadian civic life.
Featuring:
Jesse Brown, Canadaland
MP Shuvaloy Majumdar
Ali Siadatan, IDI Institute
Moderated by former MP, Kevin Vuong
II — JEWISH ADVOCACY IN A NEW ERA
A forward-looking discussion on how Jewish advocacy, coalition-building, leadership, digital influence, and communal capability must evolve to meet the moment ahead.
Featuring:
Matthew Taub, Unapologetically Jewish
Simon Wolle, Bnai Brith
Amir Epstein, Tafsik
Moderated by Daniel Warner, YALLA!
III — FAITH NOT FEAR
A. YALLA! Community Leadership Award Presented To Shomrim
B. Closing Keynote Address:
“Faith Not Fear”
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
An evening focused not only on what we are facing and why —
but on who we must become, together.
TICKET INFORMATION
COMMUNITY ACCESS
To encourage broad community participation, the first 100 registrations will be complimentary.
Following the first 100 registrations, General Admission tickets will be $36.
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2. COMMUNITY BUILDER — $180
For those who wish to help strengthen Jewish community resilience and support Shomrim.
Includes:
• Reserved priority seating
• Invitation to a private post-event reception with speakers and community leaders
• Complimentary guest admission
• Priority invitations to future gatherings and leadership events from YALLA! and event partners
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COMMUNITY IMPACT
Proceeds from the evening will support Shomrim and their ongoing efforts to help protect and serve the Jewish community.
Presented by: YALLA!