Who we Are

Welcome to M²

M² helps educators and organizations design compelling educational experiences that help their learners find meaning and relevance in Jewish life.

OUR VISION

M²’s vision is for Jewish education to be the foundation for deep engagement with a diverse, meaningful, compelling, and vibrant Jewish life.

OUR mission

M²’s mission is to promote a proud and inspired community of Jewish educators who enable their learners to find meaning and relevance in Jewish life.

OUR NAME

M² represents Machshava and Ma’aseh – Intention and Action – two values whose interplay is at the core of Jewish life. At M², we believe that these values are the foundations of experiential Jewish education.

OUR VALUES

Our Impact

4918

educators trained

43

COHORTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

23

COUNTRIES

609

ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED

Our People

David J. Butler

Board Member

Joanna Tasch

Program Manager

The Visionary

"Find potential in everything – and everyone."

Matt Greenwood

Board Member

Hallie Shapiro Devir

Board Member

Abby Mintz

Senior Program Director

The Innovator

"Break the mold to build a better solution"

Deb Friedman

Board Member

Join Our Team

Like what Apple is to a Phone, Spiderman to Marvel, Scooters to Tel Aviv, or Hot Chocolate to a Rainy Day, M² is to Jewish Education.
If you would include the words passionate, innovative, joyful, diverse, or creative in your bio, your place might be with us.

News & Media

November 19, 2025

Four Reasons We’re Grateful to Our Jewish Educators

In a powerful piece published in The Algemeiner, Shuki Taylor reflects on the many reasons why we should be grateful to the Jewish educators who keep our communities going - and offers guidance in how to express our gratitude towards them.
November 12, 2025
Newsletters

Resource Spotlight: Gratitude

October 30, 2025
Newsletters

October 2025 Newsletter

October 26, 2025
News and Media

How Jewish people and organizations can rebuild trust two years after Oct. 7

October 13, 2025
News and Media

Marking this moment: 5 ways to cross a threshold