The Steve Hudson
Launching January 2026
Open to all
Together, we can make a difference.
The initiative was announced at the Yorkville Jewish Centre’s inaugural “Stand Up, Stand Together” Gala, held in late fall. The evening brought together business and community leaders from the Jewish community and beyond, generating immense support, energy, and momentum for this vital cause. This initiative is made possible through a transformational commitment by Mr. Steve Hudson, reflecting his belief that silence is not an option, and that education and meaningful connection are the most powerful responses to antisemitism and all forms of hatred. Our goal is not simply to push back against hate, but to replace it with understanding, tolerance, knowledge, and, most importantly, a shared sense of purpose
A comprehensive educational lecture series featuring leading Canadian and international speakers.
This series is designed to help participants:
Understand how antisemitism appears today
Recognize both overt and subtle forms of prejudice
Gain historical and contemporary context
Engage in thoughtful, informed dialogue
The lectures create a foundation of knowledge that empowers individuals to respond with confidence, clarity, and moral leadership.
A forum for business leaders, executives, and professionals focused on ethics, leadership, and responsibility in today’s workplace.
This initiative addresses:
How antisemitism often appears in professional environments
The role of leadership in shaping culture and accountability
Responding to prejudice hidden behind coded language or social norms
Participants are challenged to lead with integrity and to model allyship within their organizations and industries.
A practical, adaptable educational curriculum designed for:
Schools
Workplaces
Community organizations
The Stronger Together Curriculum provides tailored resources that help groups:
Identify antisemitism in real-world contexts
Facilitate productive conversations
Build inclusive environments rooted in respect and understanding
This curriculum allows institutions to engage meaningfully with the issue in ways that fit their specific needs.
A comprehensive educational lecture series featuring leading Canadian and international speakers.
This series is designed to help participants:
Understand how antisemitism appears today
Recognize both overt and subtle forms of prejudice
Gain historical and contemporary context
Engage in thoughtful, informed dialogue
The lectures create a foundation of knowledge that empowers individuals to respond with confidence, clarity, and moral leadership.
A forum for business leaders, executives, and professionals focused on ethics, leadership, and responsibility in today’s workplace.
This initiative addresses:
How antisemitism often appears in professional environments
The role of leadership in shaping culture and accountability
Responding to prejudice hidden behind coded language or social norms
Participants are challenged to lead with integrity and to model allyship within their organizations and industries.
A practical, adaptable educational curriculum designed for:
Schools
Workplaces
Community organizations
The Stronger Together Curriculum provides tailored resources that help groups:
Identify antisemitism in real-world contexts
Facilitate productive conversations
Build inclusive environments rooted in respect and understanding
This curriculum allows institutions to engage meaningfully with the issue in ways that fit their specific needs.
Leadership
Steven K. Hudson is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, senior executive, and investor with extensive experience in leading new business initiatives and achieving growth objectives with some of the world’s leading finance companies. He has a distinguished track record across several business sectors with extensive expertise in the global financial and capital markets. Mr. Hudson is Chief Executive Officer of ECN Capital Corp. (TSX: ECN), a leading provider of business services to North American-based institutional investor, insurance company, pension plan, bank and credit union partners (collectively, its “Partners”). ECN Capital originates, manages and advises on credit assets on behalf of its Partners, specifically consumer (manufactured housing and recreational vehicle (“RV”) and marine) loans and commercial (floorplan and rental) loans. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Hudson is an active community leader and philanthropist. His charitable involvement includes significant support for St. Michael’s Centre for Urban Health Solutions, and he has been recognized internationally as a World Fellow of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation. His support of the Stand Up, Stand Together Initiative reflects a belief that leadership carries a responsibility to confront antisemitism through education, moral clarity, and meaningful human connection.
Community
The Yorkville Jewish Centre (YJC) is a Toronto-based Jewish Centre and synagogue, and add one of the fastest growing in the GTA, and add dedicated to learning, leadership, personal growth, and community engagement.
While rooted in Jewish tradition and values, YJC is committed to engaging the broader community through education, dialogue, and bridge-building initiatives that address the challenges of our time.
The Stand Up, Stand Together Initiative reflects YJC’s belief that education and moral clarity are essential to building a more just and responsible society.
At a time when antisemitism is increasing at alarming levels across society, this initiative affirms that indifference enables hate. It provides a clear, proactive response rooted in education, awareness, and moral leadership.
Misinformation and stereotypes fuel prejudice. By creating spaces for learning, dialogue, and human connection, the initiative replaces fear with understanding and equips individuals to stand up against antisemitism and all forms of hate.
Antisemitism is not only a Jewish issue it is a societal one. This initiative brings people together across backgrounds to foster unity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to building communities where hatred has no home.
This initiative proudly bears the name of Steve Hudson, whose leadership and generosity reflect a deep commitment to moral clarity, courage, and action. His partnership ensures this program will be accessible, impactful, and lasting.
