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

6,332

educators trained

46

COHORTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

27

COUNTRIES

675

ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTED

Our People

Becky Kupchan Berkman

Marketing and Communications Manager

The Innovator

"When new challenges arise, the possibilities are endless"

Becky Kupchan

Berkman

Marketing and Communications Manager

The Innovator

"When new challenges arise, the possibilities are endless"

Debbi Cooper

Vice President, Partnerships

The Thinker

“Beautiful solutions come from the pursuit of learning and discovery.”

Debbi

Cooper

Vice President, Partnerships

The Thinker

“Beautiful solutions come from the pursuit of learning and discovery.”

Shuki Taylor

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

The Artist

“Transformation begins with a vision and a purpose.”

Shuki

Taylor

Chief Executive Officer and Founder

The Artist

“Transformation begins with a vision and a purpose.”

Rena Bessner

Systems and Operations Manager

The Adventurer

“Creative activation leads to joyful empowerment.”

Rena

Bessner

Systems and Operations Manager

The Adventurer

“Creative activation leads to joyful empowerment.”

Mollie Andron

Vice President of Programs

The Visionary

“Nothing is impossible when you use your imagination.”

Mollie

Andron

Vice President of Programs

The Visionary

“Nothing is impossible when you use your imagination.”

Deb Friedman

Board Member

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

June 30, 2026

June 2026 Newsletter

Across the M² community, alumni are stepping into new roles, joining organizations, and taking on new leadership opportunities. This month, we’re taking a moment to celebrate our community and the incredible achievements of our alumni.
June 24, 2026
M² Blog

Visiting the Birthplace of American Judaism

June 17, 2026
News and Media

Resource Spotlight: Independence

May 28, 2026
News and Media

May 2026 Newsletter

April 30, 2026
News and Media

April 2026 Newsletter