The Latest From The Foundation

​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

Our year-long series of 36 Minutes LIVE: Beyond the Book is in full swing! Last week, Wexner members and alumni gathered together online for a videoconference with Rabbi Joanna Samuels, WGP Alum (Class 10).  Joanna discussed two types of leadership styles—the self-protection of leading from an “ark” and the strong agility of leading from a “tent.” We hope you will join us for the next call in this series: Thursday,

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