THE WEXNER FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CLASS 2 OF WEXNER DAVIDSON FELLOWS
Fellowship for Emerging Professional Leaders Welcomes Second Class
NEW ALBANY, OHIO – (August 5, 2025) – The Wexner Foundation, in partnership with the William Davidson Foundation, proudly announces its second cohort of the Wexner Davidson Fellowship. Designed for Jewish professionals aged 26-36 working full-time in North American Jewish organizations, the three-year Fellowship offers unparalleled opportunities for cohort-based learning, peer networking, mentorship, and immersive experiences, including a week in Israel. Fellows will benefit from coaching, personalized Jewish learning, and will receive additional funding for professional development. Wexner Davidson Fellows will join the Wexner Foundation’s network of over 3,000 professional and volunteer leaders in North America and Israel.
“We are living in a time that demands more from our leaders; more wisdom, more courage, and a deeper sense of community. We believe in the potential of emerging Jewish professionals to exercise leadership with heart and vision,” said Rabbi B. Elka Abrahamson, President of The Wexner Foundation. “Investing in a circle of talented and diverse individuals representing a variety of organizations is a sacred responsibility we pursue in partnership with the William Davidson Foundation. We are not simply preparing this cohort for the future; we are entrusting them with it. Their vision, resilience, and grounding in both Jewish values and sophisticated leadership skill will be the strength we draw on in the years ahead.”
COMPLETE LIST OF CLASS 2 FELLOWS (More info about each Fellow here.)
- Adina Beiner: Assistant Director, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, Chicago, IL
- Sophia Bernstein: Finance and Operations Manager, Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, Philadelphia, PA
- Jonathan Cohen: Director of Community Mobilization, Keshet, Miami, FL
- Nathan Gilson: Chief Operating Officer, TAMID Group, Silver Spring, MD
- Alyssa Gorenberg: Director, North American House & Pod Programs, Mem Global, Chicago, IL
- Jacob Gottlieb: Chief Advancement Officer, Jarc, Southfield, MI
- Brian Hertz: Associate Director, ACCESS Global, American Jewish Committee, Washington, D.C.
- Ben Kaplan: Director of Education, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, New York, NY
- Marissa Klegman: Executive Director, Camp Seneca Lake, Boston, MA
- Noam Kornsgold: Director of Continuing Rabbinic Education, Rabbinical Assembly, Los Angeles, CA
- Brandon Pinsker: Associate Director, AJC New York, American Jewish Committee, New York, NY
- Rebecca Powell: Program Director, Resetting the Table, Chicago, IL
- Elyssa Ronik: Associate Director, Field Recruiting, Hillel International, Washington, DC
- Rachel Sasiene: Director, Israel Action and Addressing Antisemitism Program, Hillel International, League City, TX
- Or Shemer: Program Director, Conflicts of Interest, The iCenter, Deerfield, IL
“We are proud to welcome the second class of the Wexner Davidson Fellowship,” said Darin McKeever, President and CEO of the William Davidson Foundation. “This growing community of emerging leaders reflects the strength and promise of the next generation of American Jewish leadership. We look forward to supporting Class 2 as they deepen their Jewish learning and bond to Israel, develop their leadership skills, and build meaningful connections with their peers.”
As part of this three-year intensive professional development program, Wexner Davidson Fellows:
- Become part of a selective cohort of lifelong professional learners.
- Learn with amazing leadership teachers and Jewish educators.
- Receive small group and one-on-one professional coaching, a Jewish educator for personalized study, along with access to funds toward customized professional development opportunities.
- Develop a nuanced appreciation for the diversity of the North American Jewish community.
- Focus on developing strengths in adaptive leadership, mindful communication, strategy and innovation, and other crucial leadership skills.
- Travel to Israel for an immersive experiential learning experience.
To learn more about the Wexner Davidson Fellowship, click here.
