The Latest From The Foundation

Designed to inspire and unite Columbus-area Jewish teens to engage in service learning, The Wexner Foundation invites students currently in 10th and 11th grade (those going into 11th and 12th grades in the 2015-2016 academic year) to apply for participation in the Wexner Service Corps (WSC), beginning with a trip to Detroit (June 7-12, 2015), followed by year-round service in Columbus.   This year the WSC will visit Detroit from

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Etta Abrahamson, a member of The WGF (Class 24), and Eitan Ben David, an alumnus of The WGF (Class 20), on their marriage in December. Angela Warnick Buchdahl, an alumna of the WGF (Class 8), on becoming Senior Rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City. Anna Fisch, an alumna of The WHP (Metrowest 08), on the b’nai mitzvot of her children, Melanie and Andrew. Sacha Litman, an

Together with the global Jewish community, The Wexner Foundation mourns the death of Edgar Bronfman, zichrono livracha, of blessed memory. Edgar was a rare and wise leader, a giant in the field of Jewish philanthropy as he was in business. He was a treasured colleague and friend to our chairmen, Abigail and Leslie Wexner. Find his full obituary here. Edgar and Les shared a long-time and enduring commitment to Jewish

Dr Tina Seelig, from the Stanford Design School, taught Wexner Heritage and Graduate Fellowship Alumni about creativity at the San Francisco Regional Networking Day 
At the open space brain storm session during the San Francisco alumni gathering, I led a spontaneous discussion for whomever wanted to come talk. 20 alumni were encouraged to come up to an open mike and declare to the packed house what issue most impassioned them.

The Wexner Graduate Fellowship Alumni program is at a unique moment in its history as our alumni community now spans two generations of leaders and emerging leaders. The Mentoring program was designed to leverage the deep and diverse talent that has been nurtured by twenty-six years of the Graduate Fellowship Program and to provide a framework for continuing support and guidance of Wexner alumni, bolstered by content-rich, personalized learning. The

The Wexner Foundation enthusiastically announces the official launch of our new Digital Tool Set, at WexnerFoundation.org.  These new tools go way beyond what traditional websites offer. Their multiple features ensure the more than 2400 WexLEADERS (Wexner alumni of all three programs as well as current members and fellows) will be able to build relationships for the increased benefit to Jewish communities locally, nationally, in Israel, and globally. By using these new

“Why?” you may ask (being uber- committed-Jewish- over-achievers). Because our alumni are searching for powerhouse leaders (like you) to seek alliances, and share best practices with, on the issue that most concerns you (but may be strangely absent from your profile). Maybe you didn’t even know you have a profile in our database. Best to check out what others are seeing. Click here to login and view your profile.  Click

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