Introducing Our Inaugural Jewish Writers Mifgash

We are thrilled to finally share the details of our inaugural Writers Mifgash (Hebrew for “Gathering”), a day focused on community, craft, and network-building for Jewish Writers in New York City.

The Mifgash, made possible thanks to the generous financial assistance from UJA-New York, will feature writers, editors, agents, and other industry professionals coming together for meaningful conversations, creative connection, and powerful programming. We hope that this in-person Mifgash will be the first among many nationwide to celebrate Jewish creatives and creativity.

Date: September 14, 2025 9am - 6pm

Location: Manhattan (exact location to be shared with attendees)

Cost: $136* per attendee (includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception and swag bag)

Applications are now closed. Please stay tuned for more events in the future.

Questions? Reach out to mifgash@theartistsagainstantisemitism.com

If you or your company would like to sponsor the Mifgash, learn more here.

What Can You Expect From the Mifgash?

  • Inspiring keynote

  • Craft panels featuring experienced authors representing multiple genres

  • Industry panels presenting expert voices from the publishing world

  • Innovative series of mentorship sessions

  • Catered (kosher) continental breakfast and lunch with ample time for networking/schmoozing

  • Community conversation on how to approach antisemitism in the Jewish literary world today, facilitated by an expert from Project Shema

  • Access to a Writing Lounge for those who want to take advantage of in-the-moment, on-site inspiration

  • A generative collaborative writing project that participants can contribute to throughout the day

  • A pop-up bookstore filled with books by panelists and moderators

  • Agent/editor pitch sessions (for an additional fee)

  • Concluding cocktail party featuring closing remarks, sharing of the collaborative project, and more time for schmoozing!

Wondering Who Will Be There?

The list of confirmed panelists and moderators include:

  • Isaac Blum, author

  • Zeeva Bukai, author

  • Rabbi Angela Buchdal

  • Erika Dreifus, author, literary advocate, and AAA board member

  • Naomi Firestone-Teeter, CEO, Jewish Book Council

  • Peter Fox, writer and cultural commentator

  • Iddo Gefen, author

  • Lindsay Gordon, Associate Publisher, Director of Publicity & Marketing, Penguin Random House, AAA board member

  • Diane Gottlieb, author

  • Max Gross, author

  • Alison Hammer (half of Ali Brady), author, founder and co-president of The Artists Against Antisemitism

  • Lynn Harris, author, journalist and comedian

  • Vanessa Hidary, spoken word artist

  • Ben Hyman, Editorial Director, Schocken

  • Adam Kirsch, poet

  • Joshua S. Levy, author

  • Beth Lipschutz, wellness educator

  • Sara Lippmann, author

  • Jean Meltzer, author, CEO of Jewish Joy

  • Dena Neusner, Executive Editor, Behrman House / Apples & Honey Press

  • Ali Rosen, author and chef

  • Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, podcaster, The Five Books podcast

  • Rabbi Rena Rossner

  • Jill Santopolo, author, editor, and publisher

Check back for more to be announced—including the list of editors and agents for the optional pitch sessions!