Timeline Stories

Matan’s first virtual event honoring Andrew Solomon and Rachel Kest with a special tribute to Dori Frumin Kirshner.

Photo of 2019’s three honorees: Emily Perl Kingsley, Max J. Ash and Peter Flom. ⁣

Photo of 2018’s three honorees: Ed Asner, Liane Carter, and Pamela Schuller. ⁣

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.

Matan’s 200th Institute participant completes the program.

The Matan Institute, a revamped training model focusing on professional development and mentorship of Jewish leaders, is born.

An in-depth strategic evaluation is performed in order to assess the impact of the first 10 years and build for Matan’s 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.

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.

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.