2025 Innovators Retreat: MISSION POSSIBLE

JEIC held its 2025 Innovators Retreat in Seattle, WA, gathering over 90 educators, leaders, and funders from the Jewish day school field to connect, collaborate, and spark meaningful change, under the theme “Mission Possible.”

Co-hosted by the Mayberg Foundation and the Samis Foundation, the event offered thought-provoking sessions led by JEIC Founding Director Rabbi Shmuel Feld, Managing Director Sharon Freundel, and educational consultant Sarah Rubinson Levy on student-centered learning, God-centered education, and transforming school culture. Participants also enjoyed a gala dinner with remarks from Seattle Jewish community leadership, and an interactive workshop on reimagining Jewish day schools led by Jewish influencer Becky Tahel.

View 2025 Innovators Retreat Highlights

Watch this video to see why The Samis Foundation's Connie Kanter, Seattle Jewish Community School’s David Zimand, Seattle Hebrew Academy’s Ben Lipman, JDS Seattle’s Nance Morris Adler and so many other top Jewish educators find so much to learn and apply to their practice at JEIC's Innovators Retreat!