At the recent IAC National Summit, the largest pro-Israel gathering in the U.S., Mayberg Foundation Executive Director Todd Sukol joined hundreds of thought leaders, innovators, funders, and potential Mayberg Foundation grantees, as well as several of our current partners, two days of learning, relationship building, and solidarity with Israel.

Mayberg Foundation Managing Director Amanda Mizrahi and Senior Advisor for Education Grants and Programs Rachel Mohl Abrahams will share their expertise on leadership and network grantmaking at JFN’s 2026 International Conference, where Jewish funders and philanthropic professionals from around the world gather for networking, collaborative learning, and meaningful conversations about the most pressing issues facing the Jewish philanthropic community.

Our partners at MyZuzah are excited to share that Lori Hoch Stiefel has joined their team as director of strategic partnerships. With a wealth of experience from leadership roles in organizations like Federations, JCCs, Hillel, BBYO, and PJ Library, Lori brings a strong track record in building partnerships and strengthening Jewish communities. Her leadership comes at a pivotal time for MyZuzah as the organization continues its mission to connect, protect, and unite Jewish people worldwide.

Meet Lori Hoch Stiefel here

Lay leaders and funders from Atlanta’s Jewish day schools gathered at an event hosted by Manette and Louis Mayberg and Helen and David Zalik at Sara and Ross Kogon’s home. The evening fostered connections and shared visions for strengthening Jewish education in Atlanta across the denominational spectrum, setting the stage for JEIC’s 2026 Innovators Retreat in Atlanta this April.

Jewish Funders Network (JFN) has appointed Amy Schlussel as program manager for the new Jewish Day School Affinity Group, a group formed through the collaborative efforts of the Mayberg Foundation and six other funders, and has expanded to 13 partners committed to advancing the Jewish day school education field.

The Mayberg Foundation welcomes Zohar Hahn Brafman as its new program officer, bringing her expertise and passion to strengthen grantee partnerships, enhance our grantmaking, and deepen our impact in Israel.

Mayberg Foundation leadership and friends joined our partners at EMET as they honored courageous Israel advocates at the recent Rays of Light in the Darkness 2025 Awards Dinner: Israeli Amb. Yechiel (Michael) Leiter, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, Leo Terrell of the DOJ’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, Muslim leader and Zionist advocate Anila Ali, and Hungarian Amb. Szabolcs Takács.

“Formal Jewish education has now been lifted to be one of the Jewish Federation of North America’s highest priorities,” said the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) board chair, Gary Torgow, during his opening remarks at the General Assembly 2025. Torgow's emphatic statement echoed throughout the two and a half day conference, repeated by author Sarah Hurwitz, ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt, author and podcaster Dan Senor, among many others. Mayberg Foundation Executive Director Todd Sukol, Senior Advisor for Education Grants and Programs Rachel Abrahams reflect on this encouraging shift in the national Jewish leadership agenda and its alignment with the Mayberg Foundation's mission and key funding priorities.

Mayberg Foundation leadership celebrated the accomplishments of foundation friends Laura and Yossi Goldman who were honored at the Hebrew Free Loan Association’s annual brunch for their efforts to strengthen the local Jewish community and support neighbors in times of need.

Yacova (Mayberg) Margolis reflects on the profound impact of Momentum—a movement that has united and empowered thousands of Jewish women—as well as her deep pride in her mother, Mayberg Foundation President and Trustee Manette Mayberg, for her role as a Momentum co-founder during an event marking the organization's 16th anniversary.

The Jewish Education Innovation Challenge (JEIC) continues to shape national conversations about reimagining Jewish day school education, putting authentic Student-Centered Learning and God-centered learning at the forefront of its mission.

This season marks an important moment for STAMP, featuring a new partnership with the Central Rabbinical Congress (CRC), the publication of a significant sefer, Mishnas Mordechai, and the launch of a new work/study kollel network. See how each of this miltesones helps to advance STAMP's mission of adding transparency, traceability, and trust into the world of STa"M (Sifrei Torah, Tefillin, and Mezuzos).

The Jewish Professional Development Collaborative is poised for a transformative new chapter as Stephen Markowitz steps in to lead the initiative’s growth and innovation.

Project Accelerate kicked off its new cohort last week with an in-person seminar featuring Rella Kaplowitz of Shusterman Family Philanthropies and Todd Sukol of the Mayberg Foundation. Facilitated by Education Director Alisa Rubin Kurshan, the session gave senior leaders from top Jewish organizations insights into the Jewish philanthropic ecosystem.

Mayberg Foundation partner Rabbi David Aaron continues to transform how educators and mental health professionals engage with Judaism’s essential teachings. His God-centered approach, which helps them bring spiritual depth and meaningful relevance into their daily work, nurtures a vibrant, meaningful Judaism that offers both inspiration and wisdom.

The Mayberg Foundation mourns the sudden and shocking loss of Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union (OU) and rabbi emeritus of Bnai Jacob Shaarei Zion in Baltimore. His leadership, dedication, and good counsel shaped numerous collaborative initiatives and touched the lives of many in our community and beyond.

The Mayberg Foundation’s Israel Committee, led by its new director of Israel strategy, Hanan Rubin, has kicked off its work with an inaugural meeting. With support from foundation leadership, the group is diving into strategy and fresh possibilities for the foundation’s impact in Israel.

Mayberg Foundation leadership joined their partners at the American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) for their annual Lamplighter awards on Tuesday, where Palantir CEO Alex Karp and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) were honored.