Food and Friends Helps Delivers Lifesaving Meals — and Hope — to Thousands Locally

Food and Friends Helps Delivers Lifesaving Meals — and Hope — to Thousands Locally

Mayberg Foundation partner Food & Friends provides over 1.8 million home-delivered meals this year to more than 5,500 seriously ill neighbors, including Loris Adams, who went from client to cancer survivor to volunteer, showing the real-life impact of our support.

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Hebrew at the Center Leads Collaborative Effort with Educators and Funders to Advance Inclusive Hebrew Instruction

Hebrew at the Center Leads Collaborative Effort with Educators and Funders to Advance Inclusive Hebrew Instruction

Hebrew at the Center has launched the Pritzat Derech/Hebrew for All pilot to strengthen Hebrew instruction for students with language-based learning differences. This initiative brings together professionals from leading education organizations and is powered by joint support from the Mayberg Foundation, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Lippman Kanfer Family Foundation, and The Covenant Foundation. Together, these partners are working to ensure that every Jewish day school student with language-based learning differences has the support they need to succeed on their Hebrew learning journeys.

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Contemporary Approaches to Lifelong Jewish Engagement Featured at Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Convention Session

Contemporary Approaches to Lifelong Jewish Engagement Featured at Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) Convention Session

Mayberg Foundation Executive Director Todd Sukol is helping forge nontraditional ways for Jewish individuals and families to connect to each in authentically Jewish ways. Utilizing the emerging alumni infrastructure of the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity, a group of forward-thinking Jewish leaders have created new ways for men of all ages to support each other's personal, professional, Jewish, and family growth.

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Philanthropists Unite to Strengthen Jewish Day Schools: JFN Launches New Affinity Group and Program Manager Search

Philanthropists Unite to Strengthen Jewish Day Schools: JFN Launches New Affinity Group and Program Manager Search

At the Jewish Funders Network International Conference 2025 back in March, the Mayberg Foundation joined other funders and leaders in spotlighting what it will take to make Jewish education accessible, excellent, and sustainable—from boosting enrollment and affordability to supporting innovative educators. JFN is building on this momentum, forming the Day School Affinity Group and seeking a Program Manager to help lead the way. Passionate about Jewish education? Apply now and make an impact!

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Manette and Louis Mayberg Join Momentum for Aspen Debut of PJ Library Partnership

Manette and Louis Mayberg Join Momentum for Aspen Debut of PJ Library Partnership

Manette and Louis Mayberg joined Momentum for a weekend of meaningful events with supporters and community partners in Aspen. The trip featured a series of intimate gatherings designed to deepen relationships, spark new collaborations, and connect with donors and friends. The weekend also celebrated Momentum's new partnership with PJ Library—two organizations united by a mission to strengthen Jewish families and inspire the next generation.

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IEJI Offers Nonprofits a Tune-Up for Strategic Growth and Impact

IEJI Offers Nonprofits a Tune-Up for Strategic Growth and Impact

IEJI—the Incubator for Emerging Jewish Initiatives—has introduced a new Organizational Assessment service to help Jewish nonprofits evaluate their strengths and identify opportunities for growth. Led by Program Director Dara Weinerman Steinberg, this collaborative process provides leaders with practical feedback and clear next steps, supporting organizations like Svivah as they plan for the future.

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GW Collaboratory Advances Jewish History, Identity Instruction in Non-Jewish Schools to Combat Antisemitism

GW Collaboratory Advances Jewish History, Identity Instruction in Non-Jewish Schools to Combat Antisemitism

Mayberg Foundation professionals recently joined our partners at the Mayberg Center, a part of GW University’s Collaboratory, for a conference addressing how to strengthen public school teaching on Jewish history and identity. The event focused on research-backed strategies, creating a collaborative community of educators and curriculum developers, and combating antisemitism through high-quality, age-appropriate instruction.

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Mayberg Foundation Joins Leading Voices at National Conference on the Future of American Jewry

Mayberg Foundation Joins Leading Voices at National Conference on the Future of American Jewry

"The Great Diaspora: Visioning American Jewry at America’s 250th" conference brought together influential leaders, scholars, and changemakers shaping the trajectory of Jewish life in America. Mayberg Foundation Executive Director Todd Sukol was a featured panelist at the “Future Perfect: Priorities for a Decade of Renewal of American Jewry” session, where he shared what he believes should be the community's three priorities: the importance of Jewish unity (K’lal Yisrael), the central role of Torah, and the significance of G-d.

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Elevating Jewish Education: New Initiatives Supporting God-Centered, Student-Centered Learning

Elevating Jewish Education: New Initiatives Supporting God-Centered, Student-Centered Learning

Our partners are advancing Jewish education by supporting innovative programs that deepen God-centered and student-centered learning for educators and students alike. Discover how partners like Shiviti, Momentum, and Pardes are leading the way in nurturing spiritual growth and meaningful engagement across diverse Jewish educational settings.

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JShield Empowers Local Jewish Organizations to Implement Practical Event Safety Protocols

JShield Empowers Local Jewish Organizations to Implement Practical Event Safety Protocols

How do we keep our community both safe and welcoming? Last week Mayberg Foundation Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator Marni Darby took part in a hands-on security training with JShield, an initiative of our partners at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. She and other organizational representatives learned real-world strategies to help protect our community events and the people who attend them. Read how this training is equipping our team to put our foundational Jewish values into action—preserving life while fostering a vibrant, open community.

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Connecting the Connectors: Progress and Promise in Jewish Outreach Professional Development

Connecting the Connectors: Progress and Promise in Jewish Outreach Professional Development

Since launching in March 2024, the Jewish Outreach professional development pilot program spearheaded by Mayberg Foundation Managing Director Amanda Mizrahi, has brought together leaders from M54, NCSY (a program of the Orthodox Union), AISH Jerusalem, and Olami to strengthen collaboration and shared impact across Jewish outreach organizations. As Shai Kopitnikoff, assistant director of talent development at the Orthodox Union, reflected, “Each of us may run our own ship, but we’re sailing toward the same goal.”

Read the latest article for a closer look at the initiative’s progress and the vision these organizations are shaping together.

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Master Class in Jewish Spirituality Draws Strong Engagement from Educators

Master Class in Jewish Spirituality Draws Strong Engagement from Educators

The Lookstein Center’s master class on Jewish spirituality, led earlier this year by Mayberg Foundation partner Rabbi David Aaron, has garnered significant attention and positive feedback from educators across the Jewish educational landscape.

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“Anchored Below, Aimed Above”: Amatz Summer Conference Advances Spiritual Jewish Learning for Girls

“Anchored Below, Aimed Above”: Amatz Summer Conference Advances Spiritual Jewish Learning for Girls

The Amatz summer conference energized Jewish girls' school leaders with a powerful message: Jewish learning should be a joyful, uplifting journey for every student. The event spotlighted how the true impact comes not just from what our educators teach, but from the values they model and the meaningful connections they build with each student.

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Op-Ed: From feeding to dining: Reimagining Jewish education for a new generation, by Manette Mayberg

Op-Ed: From feeding to dining: Reimagining Jewish education for a new generation, by Manette Mayberg

Are we “feeding” students information or inviting them to a true “dining” experience in Jewish education? In her latest op-ed, Mayberg Foundation trustee Manette Mayberg responds to calls for reform with a bold vision: Jewish schools must move beyond outdated, factory-style models and embrace a holistic approach that centers on each student, puts God and values at the heart of learning, and transforms school culture. Drawing on lessons from the 2025 Innovators Retreat and her commitment to the Jewish Future Promise, Manette challenges our community to reimagine what’s possible—for our children and for the Jewish future.

Read Manette’s eJewishPhilanthropy op-ed piece: From feeding to dining: Reimagining Jewish education for a new generation

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State of the STa"M Industry Report Now Available in Print

State of the STa"M Industry Report Now Available in Print

STAMP, a Mayberg Foundation partner, recently released a comprehensive guide to the STa"M industry and STAMP's ongoing efforts for higher standards. The booklet, presented at the Rabbinical Council of America's (RCA) recent convention, offers an in-depth analysis of the factors that have contributed to challenges within the STa"M industry, outlines the rigorous standards required for the creation of STa"M articles, and details the significant criteria that have been overlooked in recent decades. Most importantly, it highlights the concrete steps STAMP is taking to address each of these concerns.

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Mayberg Foundation Values in Action at the Jewish Belonging Summit

Mayberg Foundation Values in Action at the Jewish Belonging Summit

The Mayberg Foundation’s core value of the connectedness of all Jews came to life for Grantmaking Team Member Aggie Grossman at the Jewish Belonging Summit, inspiring new ways to think about creating a connected and inclusive Jewish community.

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Manette and Louis Mayberg Among National Jewish Leaders for Impactful Orthodox Union (OU) Advocacy Mission in Washington

Manette and Louis Mayberg Among National Jewish Leaders for Impactful Orthodox Union (OU) Advocacy Mission in Washington

Manette and Louis Mayberg joined over 120 Jewish leaders in Washington for the OU Advocacy Mission, meeting with top officials and lawmakers to champion action against antisemitism, support for Israel, and school choice.

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Mayberg Foundation Champions Inclusive Education at Sulam’s 2025 Stand Up for Inclusion Benefit

Mayberg Foundation Champions Inclusive Education at Sulam’s 2025 Stand Up for Inclusion Benefit

Mayberg Foundation Trustees Manette and Louis Mayberg and Executive Director Todd Sukol demonstrated the foundation’s commitment to Sulam’s inclusive education model —empowering students with learning differences to thrive in Jewish day schools — by attending and supporting the 2025 Stand Up for Inclusion Benefit.

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Leadership, Purpose, and Philanthropy: Todd Sukol on the Power of Thoughtful Giving on “Date Your Donors” Podcast

Leadership, Purpose, and Philanthropy: Todd Sukol on the Power of Thoughtful Giving on “Date Your Donors” Podcast

Todd Sukol joins Altruicity President Jonah Halper on the "Date Your Donors" podcast to discuss his career path from journalism to philanthropy, and why building real, values-based relationships with donors matters. He explains what it truly means to “date your donors” — showing up as a genuine person first. Todd also talks about the Mayberg Foundation’s dedication to authentic Jewish education for people at every level of observance, and emphasizes that asking “What are you trying to accomplish?” is the key to making strong funding decisions.

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Hebrew Free Loan Association Expands Outreach and Support with New Strategic Plan and Key Hire

Hebrew Free Loan Association Expands Outreach and Support with New Strategic Plan and Key Hire

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of Greater Washington is expanding its impact in the DC Jewish community through a new strategic plan focused on engagement, board development, and fundraising, with support from the Mayberg Foundation. To help achieve these goals, the organization has hired Yale Siegel as Development and Marketing Associate to strengthen donor relations and boost awareness of its interest-free loan services.

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