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.)

Application deadline: Friday, July 18th by 11:5EST

We’d love to have you join us! *If the cost is a hardship for you, please reach out to mifgashteam@theartistsagainstantisemitism.com for assistance. 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 (so far!) include:

  • Isaac Blum, author

  • Zeeva Bukai, author

  • Erika Dreifus, author, literary advocate, and board member of The Artists Against Antisemitism

  • Naomi Firestone-Teeter, CEO, Jewish Book Council

  • Iddo Geffen, author

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

  • Diane Gottlieb, author

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

  • Vanessa Hidary, spoken word artist

  • Sara Lippman, author

  • Adam Kirsch, author

  • Josh Levy, author

  • Jean Meltzer, author, CEO of Jewish Joy

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

  • Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen, podcaster, Five Books podcast

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

Interested in Joining Us?

In order to make the process fair and open to writers across all levels and genres, we’re asking interested writers in filling out an application. The application is open now through Friday, July 18th by 11:59 EST.

You will be notified via email whether you are accepted to the Mifgash or added to the waitlist.