Self-Contained Classes
Matan’s self-contained classes serve children who benefit from smaller class sizes and shorter instruction time, and accommodate children with significant learning disabilities, developmental disorders (such as Autism) and other issues that affect learning and peer interaction. Children engage in hands-on, multi-sensory Jewish education that builds on social skills enhancement and enables them to feel proud of their Jewish identity. Curriculum may include bible stories, Jewish values, Jewish holidays, Shabbat and Hebrew. For more information about a Matan class at a particular location, please be in touch with the contact person listed below or e-mail info@matankids.org.
The Matan Program at Park Avenue Synagogue
Conservative
Serves children 7-12 in 3 separate classes, Wed, 4:00-6:00 or Thurs 4:30-6:00.
Contact: Rabbi Eve Rudin, 212-369-2600
50 East 87th Street, New York, New York
The Matan Program at the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
Non-Denominational
Serves children 8-10 years old, Sunday mornings 8:30-10:00.
Contact: Melissa Lader, 646-505-5729
334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, New York
The Matan Program at Congregation Ansche Chesed
Conservative
Serves children 10-12 years old, Monday afternoons 4:00-5:30
Contact: Shoshana Silberman, 212-865-0600 x208
251 West 100th Street, New York, New York
The Matan Program at Shaare Tzedek
Conservative
Serves children ages 10-12, Tuesdays 4:00-6:00
Contact: Talia Kushnick, 212-874-7005
212 West 93rd Street, New York, New York
The Matan Program at Shaare Torah
Conservative
Serves children 5-12 (2 different classes), Sunday mornings 9:00-10:30
Contact: Meredith Polsky, 866-410-5600
1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Inclusion Programs
Matan works with Synagogues on inclusive models of education, in order to accommodate children with special learning needs in their existing programs. Matan staff works closely with congregational school administrators and teachers to allow every student the experience of a positive and productive Jewish education.
Temple Emanu-El
Conservative
Contact: Jennifer Levine, (201) 750-9997
180 Piermont Road, Closter, New Jersey
Congregational School at the Jewish Community Center of Harrison
Conservative
Serves children ages 5-12 years, Sunday 9:00-11:30
Contact: Judy Weinberg, 914-835-2850
130 Union Avenue, Harrison, New York