Mission
One in five. That’s the number of people with disabilities in the United States today. Matan enables Jewish professionals, communities and families to create and sustain inclusive settings in educational, communal and spiritual aspects of Jewish life.
Timeline
- 2021
- Jun 14
#VirtuallyAnythingIsPossible
Matan’s first virtual event honoring Andrew Solomon and Rachel Kest with a special tribute to Dori Frumin Kirshner.
- 2019
- Nov 14
2019 Event Honorees
Photo of 2019’s three honorees: Emily Perl Kingsley, Max J. Ash and Peter Flom.
- 2018
- Jul 17
2018 Event Honorees
Photo of 2018’s three honorees: Ed Asner, Liane Carter, and Pamela Schuller.
- 2016
- Jan 01
Here’s to the Next Five Years!
Over $125,000 is raised at Matan’s annual fundraising dinner and the organization celebrates five years of successful Institutes to change the inclusion landscape in the Jewish community.
- 2015
- Jan 01
200 and Counting
Matan’s 200th Institute participant completes the program.
- 2012
- Jan 01
Birth of an Institute
The Matan Institute, a revamped training model focusing on professional development and mentorship of Jewish leaders, is born.
- 2010
- Jan 01
Looking Back and Moving Forward
An in-depth strategic evaluation is performed in order to assess the impact of the first 10 years and build for Matan’s future.
- 2005
- Jan 01
New Leadership and A Solid Future
Matan hires its first non-founder Executive Director and the organization’s future is secured through a generous multi-year Foundation grant for institutional advancement and planning.
- 2001
- Jan 01
Venturing Into Social Entrepreneurship
The Covenant Foundation awards Matan a 3-year grant and Meredith is accepted into Joshua Venture Group as part of its inaugural fellowships for Jewish social entrepreneurs.
- 2000
- Jan 01
Beginning with a Need
Meredith Englander Polsky, Dr. Stacy Berrin and Lori Strouch Kolinsky start Matan after it becomes clear that there is a need for a dedicated voice in the Jewish community regarding inclusion.
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