Independent Educators Network
About this Network:
The Independent Educator Network is a national community for Jewish educators working in new and established independent learning programs, whether as individuals or within grassroots organizations. We elevate entrepreneurial Jewish learning initiatives to inspire, engage, and advance current and future independent educators. Our members provide Jewish learning rooted in their unique visions of Jewish life and practice while meeting each learner as an individual. Through the network, we explore and define our role in the broader field of Jewish education, dive deeper into interest areas specific to independent educational work, and nourish connections to one another through support, idea-sharing, and problem-solving. All network meetings are collaboratively planned by members and our facilitator.
Additional Information:
Anyone interested should be in touch with the facilitator to confirm that this is the appropriate network to join.
About the Facilitator:

Mara Braunfeld serves as Senior Manager, Think-Action Lab at The Jewish Education Project. She is a Jewish Educator with two decades of experience creating vibrant Jewish communities, nurturing meaningful relationships, and bringing innovative leadership to progressive and pluralistic Jewish settings. Mara earned her B.A. from Brandeis University and M.A in Jewish Education from the Rhea Hirsch School at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Her career includes educational leadership roles at the Hadar Institute, Temple Israel Center in White Plains, NY, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners, NY.
- When
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Thursdays, 1-2pm Eastern9/11/25, 10/30/25, 1/8/26, 3/5/26, 5/7/26
- Facilitator
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Mara Braunfeld
- Format
- Virtual
- New members
- Open
- Target audience
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Independent Educator
- Geographic regions
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National
- Area of work
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After School and BeyondCongregational LearningFamily EngagementTeen Engagement