Misguided ‘repair the world’ climate philanthropy
By
Paul Driessen
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April 23rd, 2026
The Bronfman family built the Seagram Company into the fabulously successful Canadian real estate, beverage and entertainment conglomerate. After selling Seagram to Vivendi in 2000, it deepened its commitment to Birthright Israel and other Jewish philanthropies.
Like his father, Stephen Bronfman has long been active in Liberal Party of Canada politics. He recently launched the Jewish Climate Trust, published the Jewish Guide to Climate Philanthropy, and explained why he believes “climate action is the next great Jewish responsibility.”
He believes climate change is the “defining challenge of our generation,” the “next great Jewish responsibility,” and presents his guide as a summary of “climate risks” facing humanity and planet – and a “clear, strategic roadmap” to help donors decide how to help end the “crisis.”
https://www.cfact.org/2026/04/23/misguided-repair-the-world-climate-philanthropy/
