Reshaping Jewish Communities Through Disability Inclusion
Guided by best practices, advancements in the field, and our team of experienced professionals, Matan strives to empower Jewish communities and leaders towards meaningful action. Matan is a trusted partner providing tailored resources, training, guidance and support to reshape accessibility to Jewish life.
Upcoming Webinar
Teaching Hebrew to Children with Dyslexia
August 19, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Angie Yucht Swenson
Angie Yucht Swenson, M.S.Ed., Ed.M., is a learning specialist who focuses on English and Hebrew literacy instruction. She has extensive experience working with children and adults with a wide range of learning differences in both secular and Jewish settings.
This webinar is made possible by 13-year-old Carter Wernick, who raised money for Matan for his Bar Mitzvah project. Carter is committed to teacher training that helps children with dyslexia access a meaningful Jewish education.
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Discover how your Jewish community can champion disability inclusion.
This year, Matan proudly marks 25 years of advancing Jewish communities through disability inclusion. Our anniversary video reflects on a quarter century of impact and our vision for the future—where every individual has the opportunity to participate fully and meaningfully in Jewish life.
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2,000 hours
of Inclusion Coaching
& Consultation
4,000 Professionals
Trained at 60+ Workshops
100,000 Individuals
Impacted Across
North America
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A Full Circle Moment: Welcoming Meredith Englander Polsky as Executive Director
We are thrilled to announce that Meredith Englander Polsky, Matan’s visionary founder, has been named Executive Director of Matan. For over two decades, Meredith has been a leading voice and expert in the field of Jewish disability inclusion and a passionate advocate for ensuring that every individual and family can participate meaningfully in the Jewish community.
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