Mifgashir: A Poetic Encounter

As part of a rich series of Zoom conversations between Wexner North American and Israeli alumni, this 6-session journey offers a space to deepen understanding, elevate our leadership, and find shared purpose and visions through the reflective power of poetry.

Tuesdays, Jan 20, Feb 10, and 17 (12-1:30 p.m. Eastern, 19:00-20:30 Israel) and 

Tuesdays, March 10, 17, and 24 (12-1:30 p.m. Eastern, 18:00-19:30 Israel)

Facilitated by Robbie Gringas

Space is limited and a short application is required

The Wexner Foundation will select a group of 24 alumni (split between our Israel and North American programs) who are committed to forming relationships through soulful discussions of poetry as a bridge to the other.

Participants will commit to participating in all 6 sessions, showing up with an open heart and mind, ready to creatively share of themselves with other Jewish and Israeli leaders.

Through this program you will be able to:

• Explore Israeli, Jewish and general poetry with other poetry lovers
• Form relationships with leaders from other Wexner programs in Israel and North America
• Learn from leading poets of our day
• Contribute to the curriculum though your poetry suggestions

Deadline to Apply: December 10, 2025

The Wexner Foundation is proud to launch this program as a series. More information will be coming in the next months about future Israel-North American encounters that will allow relationships to blossom through the lens of other topics, including:

Zugot, Zugot – Partners in Text

A transatlantic journey through Jewish texts, this program brings Israelis and North American alumni together in shared study. Rooted in tradition and dialogue, we explore how ancient wisdom can enhance our leadership through modern connection.

This program will begin in Spring 2026.

Ami v’Ani: Jewish Peoplehood and My Place in It 

A mifgash program bringing together Israelis and North American alumni to explore identity, connection, and belonging within the Jewish people. Through academic inquiry, artistic expression, Jewish texts, and other creative modalities, alumni will engage in deep, meaningful dialogue and relationship-building.

This program will begin in the 2^nd half of 2026.

Please let us know if you would like to be informed when future Mifgashim registrations open by filling out this short interest form.