Mission
Vision
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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