APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED In response to the exciting connections and leadership conversations generated by the Foundation's 30th Anniversary Celebration last April, The Wexner Foundation is launching a new initiative — Wexner Summits: The Network in Action.  These Summits will offer platforms for select alumni across all four of our programs to engage in deep dialogue, learning, problem-solving and collaborative work.  Each Summit will address major issues facing the Jewish world

The Jewish Federations of North America’s annual General Assembly (GA) gathers together Federation volunteer leaders and professionals and those involved in the business of Jewish philanthropy from across North America and around the world. This year the GA will be held from November 8th through the 10th  in Washington, DC at the Washington Hilton Hotel. The focus will be Jewish philanthropy, Jewish education, Global Jewry and Anti-Semitism, BDS on campus,

  צֶדֶק צֶדֶק, תִּרְדֹּף--לְמַעַן תִּחְיֶה וְיָרַשְׁתָּ    אֶת-הָאָרֶץ, אֲשֶׁר-יְהוָה אֱלֹהֶיךָ נֹתֵן לָךְ    Justice, justice shall you pursue, in order that you may live and inherit the land which Adonai your God has given you. —  Deuteronomy 16:20   “The destiny of the Jewish people is in our hands.  The premise is pretty simple.  The big ‘what,’ our destiny, our purpose, collectively, is Tikun Olam.  We are here because we

In conjunction with Unity Day and in memory of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaar and Eyal Yifrach, we will be holding a videoconference call with Rabbi Shai Held (bio below), to enable our alumni, fellows and members, from Israel to California and beyond, to come together online in the spirit of the day.  The session will be 36 minutes long, so even the busiest people in our network can deepen their learning.

IN MEMORIAM: Our deepest condolences to the Calvo and Michels families on the death of Abby Michels Calvo, WHP Alum (Seattle 12), who was 38 years old.  Abby leaves behind her loving husband Justin and children Jaren (age 6) and Miri (age 3), who was born during Abby's time in the program. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Mindy Berger, WHP Alum (Washington DC 13), on becoming Partnership Manager at the Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project. 

Our popular online series, 36 Minutes LIVE, will offer four compelling opportunities for alumni, members and fellows to learn, discuss and prepare for the High Holidays.  These video conferences are open to all of our constituents — from Israel to Vancouver and beyond — and accessible by internet or phone.  The sessions are truly 36 minutes, so even the busiest people in our network can deepen their learning.  On Rosh Hashanah

As many of you and your families get ready to go back to school — whether pre-K,  elementary, high school, college or graduate school — we wish everyone a year of great learning, growing and health.  CONGRATULATIONS TO: D’ror Chankin-Gould, WGF Alum (Class 21), on being named one of Oy!Chicago’s 36 Under 36, Double Chai in the Chi.  Ofer Chen, WIF Alum (Class 27), on his post-Wexner promotion to Deputy Director

Please login and click the REGISTER button at the top left of your screen to APPLY.  Applications are due by June 6. Dates:  Participants must commit to attending both meetings: September 18 - 20, 2016 in Columbus, OH October 22 - 24, 2017 in North America, exact location TBD Please note: there will be preparatory work in advance of the first convening this September, group collaboration throughout the year and continued

IN MEMORIAM: Our deepest condolences to the Dweck family on the death of Patrice Dweck, WHP Alum (NY/Sidley). CONGRATULATIONS TO: Aliza Abrams Konig, WFF Fellow (Class 26), on becoming Assistant Principal at the Samuel H. Wang Yeshiva University High School for Girls. Zohar Atkins, WGF Fellow (Class 28), on being named one of The Jewish Week’s 36 Under 36. Ariela Ben Abraham, WSL ’16, on becoming Chief Censor in the IDF. Amy

The Wexner Foundation is pleased to announce that our application is now open for the Wexner Field Fellowship, a leadership learning opportunity for high-potential full-time Jewish communal professionals to deepen their leadership skills and develop a rich network of colleagues.  Up to 15 exceptional professionals will be selected for a three-year program focused on enriching their ability to exercise leadership as Jewish professionals.  Wexner Field Fellows are matched one-on-one with