The Latest From The Foundation

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

We are proud to bring our alumni, members and fellows two renowned and distinguished scholars to enlighten us politically, intellectually, and spiritually. One day after the US Congress votes on the “Iran Deal”, David Makovsky will analyze the implications of their decision. And just after Simchat Torah, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks will lead us into our work year with a consideration of extremism in the 21st century, the roots of

​A good number of our alumni have written in these past few weeks about how ​challenging it has been to be a responsible and responsive Jewish leader ​since the  “Iran deal” was signed in Vienna. Last week, many of our alumni expressed deeply informed positions, both for and against the deal, and we retweeted their ​thoughtful articles — from celebration to condemnation ​— to help our network make the most informed decision

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

The Wexner Foundation will host an important conference call exclusively for our constituents. Thursday, January 30th at 12 noon, EST Conference Call with President and CEO of Hillel International, Eric Fingerhut: Challenges of Leadership The call will feature a candid conversation with Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Hillel International, and Rabbi Daniel Smokler, a current Wexner Graduate Fellow (Class 24), and Dr. Susan Berman, a Wexner Heritage Alumna (Pittsburgh

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

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Karen Berman, WHP Alum (New York 1), on being named CEO of the American Society of University of Haifa. Beth Cousens, WGF Alum (Class 14), on becoming head of JFNA’s new Jewish Education and Engagement office. Josh Cypess, WGF Alum (Class 9), on receiving his PhD from Brandeis University. Misha Galperin, WHP Alum (NY/Kekst), on becoming President of ZANDAFI Philanthropy Advisors. Deborah Glanzberg-Krainin, WGF Alum (Class 2), on

CONGRATULATIONS TO: David Bryfman, WGFA (Class 17), on the publication of his book Experience and Jewish Education.  Julie Finkelstein, WGFA (Class 23), and Director of MIT Hillel, on joining the Foundation for Jewish Camp as Senior Program Manager. Michelle Fisher, WGFA (Class 10), on receiving the Richard Joel Exemplar Award at the Global Hillel Assembly. Stephen Hazan Arnoff, WGFA (Class 13), on being named President and CEO of the Jewish

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,

Please join your fellow Wexner Heritage Alumni to celebrate Shabbat and each other in Utah, this July 11th – 13th. Partners are welcome. Leave Artic chills behind and bring your sparks. Shabbat Menuchah Deep Leadership and Jewish Learning Networking and Brainstorming For the first time, The Wexner Foundation will take advantage of the fabulous location and faculty where this year’s Heritage Summer Institute is being held: The Cliff Lodge at