Student Leadership Summit 2026 Hillel Ontario and CJPAC Apply

Student Leadership Summit 2026

A one-day event for Jewish student leaders from across Ontario. As a Hillel Leadership Delegate, you'll leave with practical tools, new connections from campuses across the province, and a clear next step for the year ahead.

Date
Sun November 8, 2026
Time
10:30 AM — 6:30 PM
City
Toronto, Midtown

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The Summit
Nine campuses

01The Summit

Campus leadership doesn't happen by accident.

The students who shape their campuses are the ones who show up prepared, connected, and ready to act. The Summit gives you all three.

Whether you want to get more involved on campus, lead a club, or build support for our community, this is where you get the skills, the network, and the confidence to make it happen.

Prepared

A full day in one track, run by people who do this work.

Connected

Delegates from all nine Hillel Ontario campuses, in one room.

Ready to act

You leave with a next step for your campus, not a folder of notes.

02The day

Morning

9:45 AM

Breakfast and coffee

Arrive, grab a coffee, find your people.

10:30 AM

Summit begins

11:15 AM

Your track

Civic Engagement, or Student Advocacy & Mobilization.

Afternoon

12:30 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM

Your track

Continued after lunch.

Evening

5:00 PM

Networking & Mentorship Mixer

Delegates, mentors and community leaders from across Ontario.

6:00 PM

Closing ceremony

6:30 PM

End of day

03The tracks

Delegates apply to one of two tracks.

01

Civic Engagement

Co-led by CJPAC

For students who want to make their voice heard and shape the community around them. Learn how to get involved, build support for the causes you care about, and bring others along with you. Hear from professionals and CJPAC alumni about how they got involved on campus, and find out what it takes to lead in your own community.

02

Student Advocacy & Mobilization

For Israel advocates, club leaders, and anyone building a stronger Jewish and allied presence on campus. Learn how to start meaningful conversations, build relationships with campus allies, and respond with confidence when issues come up. Leave ready to organize and mobilize your community.

04The mixer

Close the day with the people who've done it.

The day ends with a mixer bringing delegates together with mentors, community leaders, and peers from across Ontario.

Build the relationships that last well beyond the Summit.

05More information

Who can apply?

Any Jewish or allied student who wants to get involved and make a difference on campus is welcome to apply.

What will I gain from the Summit?

The Student Leadership Summit brings together top student leaders from across the province to train, support, and connect them with leading professionals.

Is space limited?

Yes. Spots are limited for each campus, so apply early to secure yours.

Is there a cost?

No. The Summit is free to attend.

Is travel covered?

Students travelling from outside Toronto will be reimbursed for their travel expenses. You'll request reimbursement as part of your application, and all reimbursements are paid after the event once your attendance is confirmed.

Amounts by campus
McMaster
$35
Guelph, Waterloo, Laurier
$45
Western
$80
Queen's
$110

Are meals provided?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided. Kashrut observed.

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