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WFF Fall Institute 2026
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Sunday, October 11
 

3:30pm CDT

Registration and Check-In (Gallery)
Sunday October 11, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Gallery
Sunday October 11, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Gallery
  Fellowship-Wide Programming

4:30pm CDT

Opening Reception (Patio)
Sunday October 11, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
Patio
Rain location- Salon 4/5 Hallway
Speakers
avatar for Ruthie Warshenbrot

Ruthie Warshenbrot

Senior Director, Wexner Field Fellowship
Ruthie Warshenbrot is the Senior Director of the Wexner Field Fellowship at The Wexner Foundation. In addition to developing and managing the Wexner Field Fellowship (in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation), she also works with the Wexner Graduate Fellowship alumni community... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 4:30pm - 5:15pm CDT
Patio
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

6:30pm CDT

Dinner with Reflections from Ruthie (Salon 4/5)
Sunday October 11, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Coffee available
Speakers
avatar for Ruthie Warshenbrot

Ruthie Warshenbrot

Senior Director, Wexner Field Fellowship
Ruthie Warshenbrot is the Senior Director of the Wexner Field Fellowship at The Wexner Foundation. In addition to developing and managing the Wexner Field Fellowship (in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation), she also works with the Wexner Graduate Fellowship alumni community... Read More →
Sunday October 11, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

7:45pm CDT

Studio Habits of Mind (Salon 3)
Sunday October 11, 2026 7:45pm - 9:00pm CDT
Salon 3
In this hands-on session designed by the Jewish Studio Project, we will explore short Jewish texts through the lens of creativity. Using a mix of guided prompts, art materials, and group discussion, we will cultivate “studio habits of mind”: adaptable, imaginative mindsets that support leadership, collaboration, and grounded decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Julianne Schwartz
Sunday October 11, 2026 7:45pm - 9:00pm CDT
Salon 3
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 9   Class 8
 
Monday, October 12
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast (Salon 4/5)
Monday October 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
8:45am- D'var Torah: Yosef Gillers, Class 8
Monday October 12, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

8:45am CDT

D'var Torah (Salon 4/5)
Monday October 12, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
8:45am- D'var Torah:
Monday October 12, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

1:15pm CDT

Lunch
Monday October 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Monday October 12, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

6:00pm CDT

Cross-Class Dinner
Monday October 12, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Coffee available

Optional conversation starters:
  • For Classes 7 and 8, share examples of how you’ve used skills learned at past Institutes in your personal or professional life.
  • For Classes 7 and 8, share your favorite Jewish learning and/or PD experience you’ve pursued using WFF funds.
  • If you had to be trapped in a TV show or book, which one would it be and why?
  • If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  • What would you wait in a really, really long line for?
  • If you were famous, what would you be famous for?
  • Recommend a book, podcast, or article. Why are you recommending it?
  • What’s something outside of work that energizes or inspires you?
  • If you had a month off, how would you spend it?
  • What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Monday October 12, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

7:15pm CDT

Fellow-Led Sessions: Skills
Monday October 12, 2026 7:15pm - 8:29pm CDT
TBA
Monday October 12, 2026 7:15pm - 8:29pm CDT
TBA
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 9   Class 8
 
Tuesday, October 13
 

8:00am CDT

Breakfast
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
8:45am- D'var Torah: Whitney Fisch, Class 9
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

8:45am CDT

D'var Torah
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
8:45am- D'var Torah:
Tuesday October 13, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

1:15pm CDT

Lunch
Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 8   Class 9

5:45pm CDT

Fellow-Led Sessions: Jewish Learning
Tuesday October 13, 2026 5:45pm - 6:59pm CDT
TBA
Tuesday October 13, 2026 5:45pm - 6:59pm CDT
TBA
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 9   Class 8

7:00pm CDT

Dinner
Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Tuesday October 13, 2026 7:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 9   Class 8

9:00pm CDT

Class 8 Graduation and Dessert Reception
Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:00pm - 10:15pm CDT
Salon 4/5
Come celebrate Class 8 as they graduate from WFF!



Speakers
avatar for Or Mars

Or Mars

Vice President
Or Mars (he/him) is a Vice President of The Wexner Foundation where he focuses on the development of Jewish professional and volunteer leaders in North America, and public leaders in Israel. Or has worked in many different Jewish organizations throughout his career including JCCs... Read More →
avatar for Dara Katzner

Dara Katzner

Assistant Director, Wexner Field Fellowship & Wexner Service Corps, The Wexner Foundation
Dara Katzner is the Assistant Director for the Wexner Field Fellowship and Wexner Service Corps. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, she moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education... Read More →
avatar for Ruthie Warshenbrot

Ruthie Warshenbrot

Senior Director, Wexner Field Fellowship
Ruthie Warshenbrot is the Senior Director of the Wexner Field Fellowship at The Wexner Foundation. In addition to developing and managing the Wexner Field Fellowship (in partnership with the Jim Joseph Foundation), she also works with the Wexner Graduate Fellowship alumni community... Read More →
Tuesday October 13, 2026 9:00pm - 10:15pm CDT
Salon 4/5
  Fellowship-Wide Programming   Class 10   Class 9   Class 8
 

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