The Latest From The Foundation

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

For those able to attend the 30th in Columbus and for those with us in spirit, everyone is encouraged to join us in our Surprise Book Drive: In honor of the 30th Anniversary of The Wexner Foundation, we’re hoping to surprise the Wexner Family by donating hundreds, if not thousands, of books to the Columbus KIPP School, a local school that Abigail helped found and build. Whether you’ll be there or

Our own version of March Madness: one extraordinary opportunity remains to bring new insight into your seders. Please mark your calendars for the following interactive videoconference session, which will begin with 18 minutes of concentrated teaching and then allow for up to 18 minutes of questions and discussion.  (Bios at the end). Wednesday, March 25th 7:30 am PST – 10:30 am EST – 16:30 Israel time Rabbi David Ingber “Who