The Latest From The Foundation

The Wexner Foundation created a three-part study series called the Joshua Series. These videos are approximately 18 minutes each, and feature three of our Wexner Graduate Fellowship Alumni (WGFA), leading teachers of Torah, who developed the texts and speak on the videos. Whether you are digesting sweet potatoes or latkes (most likely both!), we thought you might add in this learning this session “Darkness And Light: The Essence Of Hanukkah”

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Udi Adiri, an alumnus of The WIF (Class 24), on his promotion to Deputy Head of the Budget Department in the Israeli Ministry of Finance. Warren Bass, an alumnus of The WGF (Class 8), on his new position as Senior Editor at The Wall Street Journal. Shani Bechhofer, an alumna of The WGF (Class 3), and her husband, Yosef, on the engagement of their son, Daniel Yerucham, to

Pictured: Larry Moses, Senior Philanthropic Advisor and President Emeritus of The Wexner Foundation, was honored by the Jewish Communal Service Association at the Jewish Federations of North America’s 2013 General Assembly in Jerusalem.  Larry Moses was honored with the Mandelkorn Distinguished Service Award, which annually recognizes significant and sustained contributions by professional leaders in the Jewish Community to Jewish community organizational life.  The award is named for Ben Mandelkorn, founding

Slingshot has released its ninth annual guide to North America’s top 50 innovative Jewish organizations and a number of organizations directly influenced by Wexner Alumni were recognized.  The following organizations and/or their leaders have received professional development from our own Wexner Graduate Fellowship and Wexner Heritage programs, including organizations in the Slingshot ’13-’14 and in the supplements.  They are:   Wexner Graduate Fellowship and Alumni     Ask Big Questions AVODAH:

Please join  us for a celebratory brunch and dynamic leadership program to be held at this year’s General Assembly 2013 in Jerusalem.  On Sunday, November 10th from 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM we will host a festive brunch as Larry Moses, Senior Philanthropic Advisor/ President Emeritus at The Wexner Foundation and Barry Shrage, President, Combined Jewish Philanthropies will be honored by the Jewish Communal Service Association.  Space is limited and

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Shani Bechhofer, an alumna of The Wexner Graduate Fellowship, Class 3, on the upcoming marriage of her son Yitzchok to Nechama Silver. Shira Billet, Class 23, and Rabbi Steven Exler, Class 17, of The Wexner Graduate Fellowship for being honored at The Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, NY, 39th annual dinner.
 Mijal Bitton, a member of The Wexner Graduate Fellowship, Class 24, on her engagement to Sion Setton.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO: Steven A. Exler, alum of the WGF (Class 17), on becoming the Senior Rabbi of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale.   Elisha Gechter, Program Manager of the WIF (Staff), on being named to Combined Jewish Philanthropy’s Chai in the Hub. Jonathan Gribetz, alum of the WGF (Class 16), on the publication of his book “Defining Neighbors: Religion, Race and the Early Zionist-Arab Encounter.” Sheila Katz, fellow of the

The Wexner Foundation recently launched a new interactive videoconference series of “36 Minutes LIVE” for Wexner Fellows, Members and Alumni. This series will examine facets of leadership, introduce new Jewish learning and explore burning issues that we, as leaders and Jews, are called upon to address.   Please mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions (with more to follow!), and RSVP to Aliza Storchan to receive the “dial in” instructions.  Wednesday,

Following the success of our interactive videoconference calls leading up to the chagim — “36 Minutes LIVE: The Elul Series”—  we are launching a new series of monthly calls, examining  facets of leadership, introducing new Jewish learning, exploring burning issues we face as leaders and Jews. Our first session features Dr. Erica Brown and will be monitored by Cindy Chazan, Vice President. Wednesday, October 29th, 9:00 am PDT – 12:00 pm

Please save the date for two days of learning and a celebration at the home of Les and Abigail Wexner, Sunday, April 26 and Monday, April 27, 2015. Join us in Columbus, Ohio as The Wexner Foundation celebrates 30 years of Jewish leadership learning. This one-of-a-kind institute will bring together Alumni, Members, Fellows, and Faculty from the Wexner Heritage Program, Wexner Graduate Fellowship and Wexner Israel Fellowship to engage with one another and honor the inspired leadership of