As we become comfortable in our school routines and celebrate joyous Fall holidays, we can, believe it or not, already turn our attention to next Summer. It’s never too soon to begin [...]
Written by Yisrael Rothwachs, Dean of SINAI Schools, this article originally ran on The New York Jewish Week’s The New Normal: Blogging Disability. It is a piece that beautifully [...]
Written by Rabbi Dan Grossman Surely every child is a unique gift. The story of our ancestors begins the year with a story of a child, a gift, unique and beloved. The child of Abraham and Sara, [...]
MATAN NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP INNOVATIVE JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS Tenth Annual Slingshot Guide Highlights the Best of the Thriving Jewish Nonprofit World [...]
This post originally ran on Zeh Lezeh and Or Am I? and is a beautiful example of students who have learned true acceptance and inclusion. What do we do with the verses in Torah that seem to [...]
Written by Meredith Polsky, Matan’s Director of Advocacy and Training Last month, Matan kicked off its Inaugural Matan Institute for Early Childhood Educators. There were several really [...]
For 8-year-old Noah Aldrich, his 6-year-old sibling, Lucas, is more than a brother; he’s a best friend. And to say they go everywhere together doesn’t even scratch the surface. [...]
This post originally ran on the NY Jewish Week’s New Normal Blog. The time leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a time of introspection and intense planning. We think about the [...]
There’s a terrific image on Pinterest for teaching diversity: photo credit: KidsActivitiesBlog.com It speaks for itself, right? Here is an activity based on the above image that will not only [...]
Our sons attend a vibrant new community day school in Rockland County, New York. With smaller classes than in the public school, energetic and motivated teachers and staff, and a friendly and [...]
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