Mission
Matan educates Jewish leaders, educators and communities, empowering them to create learning environments supportive of children with special needs, through training Institutes and consultations across North America.
Vision
By advocating for the inclusion of diverse learners, Matan enables the Jewish community to realize the gift of every individual and fulfill its obligation to embrace all children regardless of learning challenges in every Jewish educational setting.
Timeline
- 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.