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Jan Reicher (left) and Debbie Findling, former Wexner Heritage Program fellows who are giving the amount the program spent on them and encouraging former fellows to pay similar amounts to organizations supporting victims of sexual assault and human trafficking, pose for a photograph in Findling’s home, May 14, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. The Jewish News of Northern California)
July 1, 2026, 1:21 pm
US Jewish alumni of Wexner fellowship demand reckoning over philanthropist’s Epstein ties
Graduates of an elite leadership program sponsored by the billionaire businessman are donating the equivalent of its value to charity and urging others to do the same
By Emma Goss
The ASHRU Fund, a new fund created by Jewish leaders, aims to support survivors of sexual violence and trafficking. (Screenshot via JTA)
April 22, 2026, 4:34 am
Confronting Wexner’s Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch survivor fund
‘This fund represents what we believe Jewish leaders must do in a time of crisis,’ says ASHRU, adding that the money it raises will go ‘to providing the most direct support possible to survivors’
By Grace Gilson
Retail mogul Leslie Wexner seen at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio, September 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
February 19, 2026, 6:49 am
Les Wexner tells US Congress he was ‘duped’ by Epstein, ‘a world-class con man’
‘I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide,’ Jewish billionaire tells US House panel before testimony, video of which will soon be released
By JULIE CARR SMYTH
Leslie Wexner, left, and Jeffrey Epstein were close for years. Epstein's scandal has dogged the billionaire Jewish philanthropist. (Laura E. Adkins/Getty Images via JTA)
February 12, 2026, 5:13 am
Unredacted Epstein files and looming deposition thrust Les Wexner back into spotlight
US congressman names Jewish philanthropist as one of several powerful figures whose identities are redacted, says he was labelled an ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ shortly after Epstein’s death
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
A young Jeffrey Epstein plays the accordion at a bar mitzvah celebration, accompanied by a live band. A handwritten note at the bottom, not visible, reads 'Aaron Brown Bar Mitzvah, Wynn Hotel, Philly, Sept. 23, 1961.' (From Epstein birthday book via JTA)
September 10, 2025, 9:51 pm
In Epstein’s birthday tribute, traces of a Jewish upbringing surface alongside lurid tales
From his Hebrew name to a bar mitzvah photo, the now-deceased disgraced businessman’s 238-page album, made public this week, shows his Jewishness interwoven with his personal life
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
This September 19, 2014 file photo shows chairman and CEO of Victoria’s Secret parent L Brands Les Wexner touring an exhibit at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
November 2, 2023, 6:45 pm
Wexner museum to keep exhibit by Palestinian artist who appeared to celebrate Hamas
Decision not to cancel Jumana Manna’s display over social media posts comes as Wexner’s foundation is penalizing Harvard University for not being more assertively pro-Israel
By Andrew Lapin
A pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel rally held at Harvard University, October 15, 2023. (Screenshot: X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 17, 2023, 11:53 am
‘Sickened’ by silence on Hamas atrocities, Wexner Foundation cuts ties with Harvard
Heads of philanthropy group say decades-long fellowship for Israeli, Jewish leaders won’t continue at US university, citing its ‘tiptoeing’ and student groups’ slamming of Israel
By Michael Bachner
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg said she donated to victims of sex trafficking to make amends for benefiting from the Wexner Foundation, whose benefactor had close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. (Collage from Instagram via JTA)
August 9, 2022, 10:29 am
Rabbi who benefited from Epstein-associated fund donates to sex trafficking victims
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg tries to make amends after receiving funding from US Jewish billionaire Leslie Wexner, whose ties to convicted sex offender Epstein have come under scrutiny
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on March 10, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 20, 2021, 5:50 pm
Yair Netanyahu apologizes to Wexner fellowship alumni for ‘pedophile cult’ claim
In arbitration deal on libel suit filed by top officials who completed prestigious program, ex-PM’s son agrees to take down offending social media posts
By Tal Schneider
Yair Netanyahu arrives for a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv on April 26, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
April 26, 2021, 10:08 pm
Yair Netanyahu rages at ‘vile’ leftists, ‘pedophile’ Barak, in libel testimony
PM’s son goes on attack in indignant court appearance, repeatedly smearing detractors and accusing left-wing think tank of incitement against family
By Raoul Wootliff
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen in court in Tel Aviv on December 10, 2018, (FLASH90)
September 8, 2020, 5:19 pm
Former top officials sue Yair Netanyahu over Wexner ‘pedophile cult’ claims
Alumni of prestigious fellowship say PM’s son tarnished their reputations, demand NIS 1 million in compensation
By ToI Staff
Ehud Barak during a press conference in Tel Aviv on July 25, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
July 9, 2020, 9:55 pm
Wexner Foundation: We paid Barak $2.3 million for 2 reports; 1 wasn’t finished
Foundation reveals details of payment to former premier, which has been subject of right-wing conspiracy theories; denies Jeffrey Epstein was involved in decision-making
By Michael Bachner
Former prime minister Ehud Barak speaks at the Democratic Camp electoral alliance's campaign launch in Tel Aviv on August 12, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
June 24, 2020, 8:26 am
Woman says Epstein forced her to have sex with former PM Barak
Claim revealed in court filings from celebrity US lawyer Dershowitz, who was accused as well; associates of both men deny the allegation
By ToI Staff
Leslie Wexner, left, and Jeffrey Epstein. (Laura E. Adkins/Getty Images via JTA)
February 27, 2020, 9:49 pm
Review finds Jeffrey Epstein ‘played no meaningful role’ in Wexner Foundation
The disgraced billionaire was a trustee of the organization, but ‘showed no interest in philanthropy or the Foundation,’ according to report
By Josefin Dolsten
Shoppers walk past the Victoria's Secret store on Broadway in the Soho neighborhood of New York, on April 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
February 20, 2020, 5:02 pm
A diminished Victoria’s Secret is sold
Despite its hundreds of stores and $7 billion in revenue last year, brand beset by increasing competition, changing tastes and scrutiny of longtime CEO Les Wexner
By AP
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