NORTH AMERICA'S
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER SERIES
On October 10th, 2025, The Greatest Friday Night Dinner brought communities together across Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, New York, Denver, Las Angeles, Florida, and homes and communities across North America that joined in solidarity to celebrate education, unity, and impact.
The event was created to support Stand Up for Education’s mission — to provide Jewish and Non-Jewish students facing antisemitism and hate on campuses with access to the tools, resources, and support they need to thrive academically and personally.
Together, we demonstrated the power of connection, conversation, and commitment to the next generation.
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Event Highlights:
Participation & Reach:
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Dinners hosted across North America.
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Engaged both long-time supporters and new
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participants through a shared digital platform and social media.
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Encouraged hosts to incorporate discussion prompts and storytelling aligned with the “Stand Up” message.
Community Engagement:
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Strong grassroots momentum — multiple host families and organizations have expressed interest in continuing the tradition annually.
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Emotional connection established through storytelling around education, belonging, and opportunity.
Media & Visibility:
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Event coverage and awareness supported through online sharing, email marketing, and social amplification via campaign ambassadors and community partners.
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500,000+ Social Media Impressions
Host. Celebrate. Stand Up for Education.
How It Works
✔ Register as a host on the Friday Night Dinner website by creating a personal profile—there’s no registration fee!
✔ Invite your guests to join your dinner and ask them to donate through the website.
✔ Fundraise effortlessly—guests contribute (e.g., $18, $36, $72 per person or more), and they’ll receive a tax receipt for their donation. Any registered dinner host or participant that raises $5.000,00 or more, will receive 10% back on Master Card Gift Cards.
✔ Celebrate knowing you’re making a real difference for students standing up against hate.
“Hope over Hate Champions”
will sign-up to Host a Friday Night Dinner on October 10th, 2025
Why Host?
Jewish students across Canada are facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism and hate on campuses. The Stand Up for Education campaign, in partnership with Mastercard with other Jewish and non Jewish organizations, recognizes and rewards students who have the courage to stand against antisemitism and hate. Your participation directly supports these students, ensuring they receive the resources and recognition they deserve.
Hosting is Simple & Impactful
As a Champion Host, you provide the meal, and your guests provide the donations. Each hosted dinner has the potential to raise significant funds in an easy and meaningful way.
Now, all that’s left to do is get inspired, plan your menu, and cook your Friday Night Dinner!
Join the movement! Register and become a host now!
