Welcome to Menschwork

Supporting Jewish Men Since 1990

We are an intergenerational community of Jewish men seeking meaning and joy from being on our spiritual path together.

In Yiddish, a mensch means “a good person.” We’ve expanded our definition to describe a man who strives to live with Compassion, Integrity and Spirit. Since 1990, we’ve been supporting Jewish men in being a mensch.

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Upcoming Programs

Community Conversations

Sharing and Listening on Gaza and Israel

Conversation No. 1 of 2: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Conversation No. 2 of 2: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Both by Zoom at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern)

Over the two gatherings, men will have an opportunity to share our feelings about how this conflict is affecting our relationships and discuss strategies for healing.

The gatherings will provide a unique take on the MenschGroups model, allowing men to explore and reflect, through their emotions and values – and be heard – to receive and give without judgment.

JMR34: Heaven is All Around Us

Jewish EcoSpirituality and the Cultivation of Awe!

October 31 – November 2, 2025

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center

Falls Village, Connecticut

Sunday, June 8, 2025

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Temple Beth Zion

Brookline, MA

The Annual Jewish
Men's Retreat

Experience Jewish worship and rituals in fresh new ways, while developing friendships with other Jewish men from across North America.

Menschwork Webinars

Cultivate your inner self by learning a new skill or by simply listening to a fascinating conversation that expands your knowledge and your horizons.

Mussar Practice

Go deeper with your brothers in becoming the person you want to be, with a Jewish spiritual practice that has existed for over 1,000 years.

ways to get involved

Fellowship Program for Young Men

The Jewish Men’s Retreat Fellowship Program for Young Men is for men ages 18-35 who demonstrate an interest in attending the annual Jewish Men’s Retreat.

MenschGroups

Sacred, confidential, trusting, non-judgmental spaces in an online venue where each man is valued, listened to, and heard as he speaks his truths.

Mensch Day

Mensch Day is an opportunity to meet in small support groups and to participate in Pathways workshops designed to help you take the next steps on your Jewish spiritual journey.

Our Mission

Menschwork develops transformative programs, events and resources to encourage men to take bold, next steps on their journeys to becoming empowered Jewish mensches — men of compassion, integrity and spirit who model dignity, responsibility and purpose with their families, communities and the world.

Our Core Values

1. Creating a Sacred Space
2. Fostering Safety in Our Community
3. Encouraging Our Growth as Jewish Men
4. Making Diversity Matter
5. Mentoring of Leaders
6. Creativity in Our Programming

Learn More about our Mission and Core Values

Our Leadership

Menschwork, Inc. is run by a Board of Directors that we call the Wisdom Council — a group of men who have a deep commitment to our core values and to growing and supporting the Menschwork community.

Meet the members of the

Wisdom Council