In the second installment of their AI workshop series, Mayberg Foundation and operating partner staff sharpened practical skills and tackled ethical questions to use AI tools responsibly and effectively. The session wrapped with clear action steps to integrate AI thoughtfully into everyday work.
Read MoreDoes the term "antisemitism" accurately capture the reality of hatred targeting Jews today, or do we need more direct language like "anti-Jew hate" and "anti-Jewish bigotry"? After viewing Jonah Platt's video addressing this topic, Mayberg Foundation Trustees Manette and Louis Mayberg and staff explored this critical question with Israeli American Council (IAC) CEO Elan Carr, weighing legal precision against emotional impact in the fight against Jew hatred.
Read MoreOn the first day of Chanukah, our partners at Berman Hebrew Academy celebrated a dedication of their own—the new Hooshang Zaghi z”l Sephardic Beit Midrash. This vibrant center for Sephardic heritage and Jewish learning was made possible in part by a generous gift from Mayberg Foundation Managing Director Amanda Mizrahi and her husband, Jonathan.
Read MoreLifnai Vlifnim Olami Director Rabbi Yehuda Chanales and EdTech consultant Jeremy Snepar stopped by the Mayberg Foundation for a forward-looking discussion on elevating Jewish education. Their conversation focused on different approaches to advancing the foundation's goal of recruiting, training, and retaining educators who can foster God-centered, student-centered learning and deepen students’ connections with Judaism.
Read MoreThe annual Mayberg Foundation Chanukah party brought together trustees and staff, along with their closest operating partners, for a celebration full of camaraderie, inspiration, and creativity.
Read MoreThe Mayberg Foundation's Exploring AI workshop, faciliated last week by certified consultant Dr. Michelle Paul, helped staff understand AI's power as a capacity multiplier, and offered practical strategies for responsible use, structured prompting, and critically auditing outputs.
Read MoreAt the 2025 year-end board meeting, Mayberg Foundation leadership explored the programmatic and funding implications of post-October 7th Jewish engagement and learning trends, and engaged in their own exploration of technological innovations in Jewish learning.
Read MoreThe Mayberg Foundation is kicking off a new professional development series with a half-day Exploring AI Workshop on December 10, 2025. This session will offer hands-on, practical guidance to help staff understand how AI works and find ways to use it in their daily tasks and communication.
Read MoreFrom October 21-29, 2025, Manette and Louis Mayberg joined AIPAC’s Minyan Mission to East Asia (South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan), an enriching experience that provided deep insights into the trilateral relationship between the United States, Israel, and these strategically important nations. The mission began in Seoul, where the delegation visited the demilitarized zone along the North Korean border and the Korean War Memorial. Together the group explored South Korea’s growing relationship with Israel in conversations with South Korea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun and Minister of Trade Yeo Han-koo as well as Israel's Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Rafael Harpaz.
From there, the group traveled to Taiwan where they heard from Republic of China President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, and Minister of Defense Wellington Li-Hsiung Koo. The leadership spoke in depth about Israel and Taiwan’s mutually supportive relationship and about opportunities to expand those important ties. They also expressed profound gratitude for their relationship with the United States and their hope to see those ties deepen even further. In Taiwan our delegation also experienced an unprecedented Shabbat celebration at the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center and explored some of Taipei’s historical landmarks.
The mission concluded in Tokyo, where the group heard from Ambassador of the State of Israel to Japan Gilad Cohen, and Japanese Ambassador to the United States Shigeo Yamada. Both Ambassadors talked about the historic moment we are in and the opportunity to expand the diplomatic and economic relationships between Israel, Japan, and the U.S.
ROC President Lai Ching-te’s Tweet about the aipac minyan mission
Reflecting on the experience Manette shared, "It was remarkable to hear government leaders in Seoul speak about shared values with Israel, specifically family and education. In Taipei we heard repeatedly that Taiwan and Israel are both small countries and face looming enemies.”
She added, “Both countries’ officials expressed overwhelming support for Israel and admiration for the tenacity and strength of the Israeli people. Some even went so far as to say they can only hope their people would prove as strong and resilient as the Israelis if tested."
Manette and Louis’ participation in this mission reflected their personal commitment to supporting and strengthening the vital trilateral relationships among Israel, the United States, and key partners in East Asia. Their involvement highlights the importance of the shared values—democracy, security, and mutual respect—that bind these countries together and ensure each country’s long-term security and prosperity.
Read more about this growing partnership: Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island's defence
Author Roya Hakakian met with the Mayberg Foundation to consult on her upcoming graphic novel and podcast, Unsung Patriots, which bring to life the stories of Jewish heroes from the American Revolution. The project aims to highlight often-overlooked figures such as Francis Salvador, Haym Salomon, Abigail Minis, and Gershom Mendes Seixas, showcasing their key roles in shaping America’s founding ideals.
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