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!

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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A powerhouse team of Jewish educational experts convened at the Mayberg Foundation offices to advance the local implementation of Hebrew at the Center's Pritzat Derech program. This program facilitates Hebrew language instruction for neurodiverse learners, including those with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

At the recent JFN Conference, the Mayberg Foundation partnered with other leading Jewish philanthropists and organizations to address critical challenges facing Jewish day schools, with leaders from Prizmah and JFNA emphasizing the need for increased funding and enrollment. Through strategic partnerships with major foundations, the initiative focuses on four key areas—educational excellence, teacher development, enrollment growth, and affordability—coming at a crucial time as Jewish communities respond to growing educational demands in the wake of recent global events.

At the recent Jewish Funders Network Conference, Mayberg Foundation Trustee Manette Mayberg shared the stage with Emmy Award-winner Patricia Heaton to celebrate a remarkable milestone: over 1,000 solidarity mezuzot have found new homes throughout the United States.