Professional Development Programs

Transformative Cohort Experiences

Equipping educators with academic, innovative, and applicable approaches to values exploration, experiential design and identity development.

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מבט: אומנות החינוך החווייתי

תכנית ״מבט״ היא תכנית להכשרה מקצועית בת עשרה חודשים המציעה גישה הוליסטית של תיאוריה ופרקטיקה בחינוך החווייתי. התכנית מיועדת לנשות ואנשי חינוך חוויתי מובילים.ות מארגונים שונים ברחבי הארץ.

Chicago Educators Cohort

An 18-month fellowship designed to equip Chicago-based leading educators with cutting edge educational approaches and opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and mentorship.

Senior Educators Cohort

An international 10-month program that provides outstanding educators with a holistic approach toward the theory and practice of experiential Jewish education.

“M² is the destination for soulful, intellectual, and personal advancement… Through its rigor, ingenuity, and innovative training, M² has lifted the role of Jewish educators. If you’re looking for a community of practice and training in experiential education, M² will be catalytic to your personal and professional growth.”
Andy-Kastner
Andy Kastner
Relational Engagement Circle 1 (2018-2019)
“To work closely with the M² team has allowed me to start to develop the foundations of my organization’s Jewish educational philosophy, which we can build upon for years to come. To be able to focus on this work in a cohort of people who are doing so as well is exactly what sets M² apart.”
Jessy-Dressin
Jessy Dressin
18x18 (2021-2022)
“M² created a program that was high-level, methodical, relevant, and that pushed us forward… I had to articulate my goals and my path as a Jewish educator– and it changed my entire trajectory.”
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Liron Lipinsky
Senior Educators Cohort 2 (2017-2018) & 18x18 (2021-2022)
“M² provided my team with a beautiful balance of theory and practice… They do an excellent job of balancing different modalities of learning, including interactive learning, chevruta learning, and time for reflection. The learning is serious and sophisticated – and worthy of educators’ time.”
Jason-Leivenberg
Jason Leivenberg
Power in 2020 (2020)
“I appreciated the rich opportunity to be with wise Jewish educators from all over North America, and to be taught by educators who used many media and modes to teach us. I feel like everyone from teachers, staff to participants, went the ‘extra mile’ to be engaged, to work hard, to be conscientious and diligent.”
Selly Barnathan
Shelly Barnathan
Relational Engagement Circle 2
“From the teachers to the design of the workshops, from the cohort to the flow of the seminars, each flowed into each other with ease and intentionality. I've gained new understandings, values, and the skills to apply them in a playful way.”
Chein
Chanie Chein
Relational Engagement Circle 2
“Thank you to M² for allowing me to be present in an environment that is not my norm. The activities for exploring values were top-notch and I am excited to utilize some of the activities with my staff and to think about how to use them with our participants as well.”
Julie-Brodsky
Julie Brodsky
Senior Educators Cohort 4
“M² helped me unearth a process that demands an in-depth exploration and articulation of values. This process that I am still learning is now integrated into my professional and personal practice. It is beyond impactful. In addition, I now have a sense of my vision for the Jewish world. What a gift.”
Tova-Leibovic-Douglas
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas
Senior Educators Cohort 4
“I feel that I identify more strongly than ever before as a Jewish educator, and certainly have a language and tools to apply therein.”
Noach-Pawliger
Noach Pawliger
Senior Educators Cohort 4

Meet our Fellows

Jessica
Parker
Museum Education Specialist
Yiddish Book Center
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 2
Sarah
Canfield-Dafilou
Student and Jewish Life Coordinator
Kehillah Jewish High School
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 1
Sara
Horowitz
Dean of Student Life
Jewish Theological Seminary
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 3
Andrea
Cohen
Director of of Youth Philanthropy and Community Programs
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 6
Nicola
Abery
Educational Consultant
LooktoLearn
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 6
Rebecca
Ruberg
Project Director, The New York Teen Initiative
Jewish Education Project
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 2
Aaron
Robbin
Executive Director
Congregation Etz Chaim of Dupage County
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 3
Jonny
Whine
Director, Carmiel Branch
Kol Ami - Jewish Peoplehood Leadership Academy
Senior Educators Cohort
Cohort 4

Educational Resources

Personal Learning Cycle

This journal’s new format facilitates the meaning-making process for you as an educator. Use this journal to take notes, to capture the richness of your experience, and to make meaning out of it.

18×18 Posters

Inspiration Bookmarks

Imagineering Box

18×18 magnet set