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.

Mayberg Foundation Executive Director Todd Sukol and Senior Advisor Rachel Abrahams attended The Covenant Foundation’s annual awards events to honor outstanding Jewish educators. Mazal tov to these innovative Jewish educators who exemplify our Foundation’s mission of proliferating Jewish wisdom and values in the contemporary world.

MyZuzah, a Mayberg Foundation partner, is stepping up its efforts to place kosher, fair-trade mezuzahs on the front door of every Jewish home around the world. The organization is launching a new fundraising effort, with the goal of reaching 50,000 homes—twice its current impact. Thanks to an anonymous six-figure donation, MyZuzah is also rolling out a college campus program to distribute 3,000 mezuzahs to students. To help build stronger connections and reach even more communities, MyZuzah is now searching for a Director of Strategic Partnerships.

In JLiving Magazine’s profile of Rachel Berezin, the MyZuzah CEO and mensch shares her passion for MyZuzah's mission of placing kosher, fair-trade mezuzahs on Jewish homes worldwide — efforts that are expanding thanks to a newly-launched 50K Campaign, which aims to reach 50,000 homes around the globe.

Mayberg Foundation Trustee Louis Mayberg and other Foundation leadership joined the GW Hillel community last week to honor Adena Kirstein for 15 years of visionary service as executive director, as she recently stepped down from her role. In his remarks, Louis reflected on her transformational leadership and celebrated her impact on students and Jewish life at GW.

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.

The Mayberg Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the Jewish professional ecosystem. Our new Jewish Outreach Professional Development pilot is already making an impact, supporting the people who shape Jewish life and learning. With our partners, we're hiring strategically and addressing key workforce needs to ensure leaders and educators get the support and recognition they deserve.

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.

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.

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.