Date
Monday,
March 9, 2026
at 7:30 PM
We are proud to welcome Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem and a leading voice in global diplomacy and innovation, for a special evening on Monday, March 9, 2026, in recognition of International Women’s Day.
A dynamic leader and global advocate, Fleur blends public service, diplomacy, and innovation to build bridges between communities and strengthen international partnerships. From advising startups and nonprofits to serving as Israel’s Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation, her work is defined by collaboration and impact.
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026
Doors Open – 7:00 PM
Program – 7:30 PM
Followed by a dessert reception
Kashrut observed
Location: North York, Toronto
Address to be shared with registrants prior to event.
This event is open to everyone: women, men, donors, and non-donors.
Ticket: $54
Ticket (18 years and under): $18
Please RSVP by February 26, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Jasmine Banton at [email protected].
2026 UJA Women’s Philanthropy Chair: Brenlee Gurvey Gales
2026 UJA Women’s Philanthropy Vice-Chair: Adina Bloom Somer
She Stands Strong Event Chairs: Andrea Kurtz Freiman & Sarita Ronski
She Stands Strong Event Committee: Vered Feldman, Joy Polevoy, Marnie Salsky, Gillian Silverhart
SPEAKER
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum grew up in Gibraltar and studied law at Kings College London. She qualified as a barrister in Middle Temple in 1997 and practiced in London before immigrating to Israel in 2001.
Before entering politics, Fleur worked in the Jewish nonprofit world and helmed her own communications consulting business. In May 2016, Fleur was elected a City Councilor in Jerusalem and in February 2017 became the leader of the Opposition. In November 2018, Fleur was re-elected to the Jerusalem Municipal Council and was appointed Deputy Mayor for foreign relations, economic development, and tourism.
Fleur co-founded the UAE-Israel Business Council and the Gulf Israel Women’s Forum in 2020. Since September 2023, Fleur has been serving as Israel's special envoy for innovation. She is the first woman to be appointed as Secretary General for Kol Israel, the ideological successor to the General Zionist Party in the World Zionist Congress. In 2024, Fleur joined the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy as a senior fellow and sits on their international advisory council.
In March 2024, Fleur completed her tenure as Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem. She remains involved in the advancement of women's rights and marginalized populations in the city, through economic development and the fight for a pluralistic Jerusalem.
To learn more about the different initiatives and programs that Fleur has shaped and remains actively engaged in, click here.