Join us for a timely and thoughtful Lunch & Learn with Andrés Spokoiny—President & CEO of the Jewish Funders Network—exploring how Jewish philanthropy has evolved since October 7, and what this period has revealed about the responsibilities and direction of Jewish giving.
In the years following the attacks, Jewish philanthropy has been shaped by sustained urgency, moral complexity, and long-term strategic questions. Funders and institutions continue to grapple with priorities, sustainability, global responsibility, and how to respond thoughtfully in a changed and emotionally charged landscape.
In this grounded and practical session, Andrés Spokoiny offers a clear-eyed framework for understanding these shifts. Drawing on decades of leadership across federations, funder networks, and international Jewish organizations, he examines how philanthropy can balance crisis response with long-term vision, values, and impact.
Participants will leave with deeper insight into the forces reshaping Jewish giving today, and a stronger foundation for thoughtful, values-driven philanthropic decision-making in the years ahead.
In the years following the attacks, Jewish philanthropy has been shaped by sustained urgency, moral complexity, and long-term strategic questions. Funders and institutions continue to grapple with priorities, sustainability, global responsibility, and how to respond thoughtfully in a changed and emotionally charged landscape.
In this grounded and practical session, Andrés Spokoiny offers a clear-eyed framework for understanding these shifts. Drawing on decades of leadership across federations, funder networks, and international Jewish organizations, he examines how philanthropy can balance crisis response with long-term vision, values, and impact.
Participants will leave with deeper insight into the forces reshaping Jewish giving today, and a stronger foundation for thoughtful, values-driven philanthropic decision-making in the years ahead.
Hosted by The Dupree
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
Lunch will be served. Free on-site parking available.
The Dupree Conference and Education Center is a Sandy Springs hub for high-quality Jewish and Israel education programs that empower adults to learn, connect, act, and thrive. We offer programs that inspire curiosity, deepen community, and spark action rooted in Jewish values and identity.
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM
Location: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30339
Lunch will be served. Free on-site parking available.
Program Schedule
11:45 aM
Doors open, lunch & mingling
12:00 PM
Program begins promptly
1:00 PM
Program concludes
About Andrés Spokoiny
Andrés Spokoiny is a seasoned Jewish communal leader known for driving successful organizational change. He previously served as CEO of Federation CJA in Montreal and held several leadership roles at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) in Paris, including Regional Director for Northeast Europe and Director of Leatid Europe. He also led the International Center for Community Development, a JDC–Oxford University partnership.
Before entering the Jewish nonprofit world, Andrés worked in HR and training for IBM Latin America. Originally from Argentina, he holds a multidisciplinary academic background in business, education, and rabbinical studies, and speaks eight languages fluently.
Before entering the Jewish nonprofit world, Andrés worked in HR and training for IBM Latin America. Originally from Argentina, he holds a multidisciplinary academic background in business, education, and rabbinical studies, and speaks eight languages fluently.
