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# Matan

Matan empowers Jewish community leaders and educators through training, coaching, and consultations to provide purposeful, enriching, and inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities and their families.

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## Posts

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## Pages

- [Home page](https://mataninc.org/)
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- [Welcome to MADI](https://mataninc.org/welcome-to-madi/) - Welcome to MADI The Matan Alliance for Disability Inclusion (MADI) supports Jewish organizations in building communities where everyone truly belongs.This member portal provides access to the tools, learning resources, and materials that support your organization’s ongoing disability inclusion work. Please select your organization’s level for access. Show popup Ally Level Matan Ally Enter password below
- [Register](https://mataninc.org/register/) - Register for Resources & MADI Jewish Communal ProfessionalJewish EducatorClergyLay LeaderParent/CaregiverPerson With A DisabilityOther If you are experiencing any difficulty signing up, please email info@mataninc.org Only fill in if you are not human
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- [Resources NEW](https://mataninc.org/resources-new/) - Lesson PLans and curricula Resources Matan provides resources to help you and your community move from awareness to action. At Matan we believe that special education is just really good education – programs and lessons that are designed through an inclusive lens work better for everyone. Camp Inclusion Curriculum Download Here General Resources Download Here
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- [Newsletter - Five Considerations for High Holiday Inclusion](https://mataninc.org/newsletter-five-considerations-for-high-holiday-inclusion/)
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## My Templates

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- [Matan Leader](https://mataninc.org/?elementor_library=matan-leader) - All In. All Together. All In. All Together. is an onboarding course that helps staff and leaders across Jewish organizations understand disability inclusion through the lens of Jewish values while offering practical, everyday strategies to create more accessible and welcoming workplaces and community programs.1 Read More Start Course Load More Videos Recorded workshops and trainings
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## MADI

- [Matan Ally](https://mataninc.org/madi/matan-ally/) - All In. All Together. All In. All Together. is an onboarding course that helps staff and leaders across Jewish organizations understand disability inclusion through the lens of Jewish values while offering practical, everyday strategies to create more accessible and welcoming workplaces and community programs. Read More Start Course Load More Inclusive Planning & Assessment Tools
- [Matan Partner](https://mataninc.org/madi/matan-partner/) - Video Title: One Line A short description about the video – with a maximum length of three lines. Video Title: Three Line Example (Maximum) A short description about the video – with a maximum length of three lines. Load More Assessment Tools Guided tools to help your organization reflect on current practices and identify areas
- [Matan Leader](https://mataninc.org/madi/matan-leader/) - All In. All Together. All In. All Together. is an onboarding course that helps staff and leaders across Jewish organizations understand disability inclusion through the lens of Jewish values while offering practical, everyday strategies to create more accessible and welcoming workplaces and community programs.1 Read More Start Course Load More Videos Recorded workshops and trainings

## Resources

- [Matan Katan Curriculum](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/matan-katan-curriculum-coming-soon/) - Show popup Resources Matan Katan Curriculum Guides and Curriculum Overviews Introduction to Matan Katan Matan Katan Centers Guide Visual Tefilot & Brachot Bracha Spotlight Visuals Tefilot Visual Prayers Shema – ASL Video Lessons Matan Katan – Lesson 1 – Getting To Know You & Rosh Hashana Matan Katan – Lesson 2 – Yom Kippur Matan
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- [B’nai Mitzvah Curriculum](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/bnai-mitzvah-curriculum/) - Show popup Resources B’nai Mitzvah Curriculum Facilitator Guide Bnai Mitzvah Facilitators Guide Slide Decks Slide Deck 1 – Relationship Building Slide Deck 2 – Teaching Trope & Hebrew to Diverse Learners Slide Deck 3 – Tackling the D’var Torah Alternate-Handout-3-Identifying-our-Learning-Styles.pdf Slide Deck 4 – The Main Event Slide Deck 5 – Mitzvah Projects Slide Deck
- [Teen Training Curriculum](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/teen-training-curriculum/) - Show popup Resources Teen Training Curriculum Full Curriculum Full Teen Curriculum – 4th Edition Slides Teen Curriculum Slides PDF Version Teen Curriculum Slides PPT Version Jeopardy Cards Jeopardy Cards Certificate Completion Certificate (3670 downloads ) Connect With Us Start collaborating with us for a more inclusive Jewish community. NameThis field is for validation purposes and
- [Camp Inclusion Curriculum](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/camp-inclusion/) - Show popup Resources Camp Inclusion Curriculum Full Curriculum Full-Curriculum-FINAL.pdf Supplements Day-Camp-Supplement-1.pdf Day-Camp-Supplement-2.pdf Overnight-Camp-Supplement-1.pdf Overnight-Camp-Supplement-2.pdf Leadership-Supplement-1.pdf Social Stories Overnight-Camp-Social-Story.pdf-2.pdf Day-Camp-Social-Story.pdf
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- [Holiday Lesson Plans](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/holiday-lesson-plans/) - Show popup Resources Holiday Lesson Plans General Classroom Strategies Classroom Management Strategies Hanukkah K-2nd Hanukkah Lesson Plans 3rd-5th Grade Hanukkah Lesson Plans Middle – High School Hanukkah Lesson Plans Passover K-2 Passover Lesson Plan 3-5 Passover Lesson Plan Middle – High School Passover Lesson Plan Purim K-2nd Grade Purim Lesson Plans 3rd-5th Grade: Purim Lesson
- [Holiday and Shabbat Activities](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/holiday-and-shabbat-activities/) - Show popup Resources Holiday and Shabbat Activities Hanukkah Hanukkah Memory Game Hanukkah Menorah Activity Hanukkah Board Game Passover Seder Visual Schedule Passover Symbols Memory Game 10 Plagues Passover Matching Game Passover Seder Tracker What Belongs On The Seder Plate? Purim Purim No Bake Hamantaschen Recipe Purim Noise Social Story Purim Memory Game Purim Activity Schedule
- [General Resources](https://mataninc.org/resources-info/general-resources/) - Show popup Resources General Resources General Resources Classroom Management Strategies Accessibility and Accommodation Considerations Planning Inclusive Programs Quick Tips

## Team

- [Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer](https://mataninc.org/team/gabrielle-kaplan-mayer/) - Gabrielle Ariella Kaplan-Mayer is an author, educator and spiritual director whose work focuses on spirituality, creativity and disability. She is the Director of Ritualwell and is delighted to serve the Jewish disability community as editor of the Jewish Disability Inclusion News. Gabrielle writes a Substack newsletter called “Journey With The Seasons,” a weekly practice of meditative reading with creative self-expression prompts.
- [Sarah Jacobs](https://mataninc.org/team/sarah-jacobs/) - Sarah Jacobs will be joining Matan’s Board of Directors through the Hornstein Board Fellowship, which places a Hornstein graduate student with a nonprofit board for a year-long learning experience. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Sarah is a values-driven leader passionate about strengthening vibrant Jewish communities. Sarah currently serves as a Senior Development Associate at The Associated:
- [Sara Losch](https://mataninc.org/team/sara-losch/) - Sara Losch was the founding Early Childhood Director of the Barnert Temple and Preschool Center in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey where she worked for 33 years as the Director of Lifelong Learning, designing and leading educational programming for toddlers through adult learners. After “fake-retiring”, Sara was the ECE Director at Temple Sinai in Tenafly NJ
- [Lindsey Lipsky](https://mataninc.org/team/lindsey-lipsky/) - Lindsey Lipsky is Matan’s Regional Engagement Consultant, working to expand disability inclusion efforts across Jewish communities in the Midwest and beyond. Based in Kansas City, she focuses on building relationships with synagogues, schools, and communal organizations, and increasing access to high-quality professional development. Lindsey brings nearly two decades of experience in special education, nonprofit leadership,
- [Meredith Polsky](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here5/) - Meredith Englander Polsky co-founded Matan in 2000 and currently serves as Matan’s Executive Director. A 2017 Covenant Award winner, Meredith has published articles in various print and online publications, including The Washington Jewish Week and eJewishPhilanthropy. Meredith is a nationally sought-after speaker on Jewish Disability Inclusion and is often called upon as an expert voice
- [Jennie Beckman](https://mataninc.org/team/jennie-beckman/) - Jennie Gates Beckman joined the Matan team in the summer of 2024 as Programs and Partnerships Manager. Jennie has spent her 20+ year career building joyful Jewish experiences engaging folks in community, relationship building and positive Jewish life and learning. Most of this time was in Federation settings (Boston, Baltimore and Omaha) in campaign, leadership
- [Lauren Fredman](https://mataninc.org/team/lauren-fredman/) - Lauren Fredman is Matan’s Programs and Partnerships Manager, Early Childhood and Youth Initiatives. She brings over 20 years of experience working with children and a deep commitment to Jewish education, inclusion, and community building. Most recently, Lauren worked at the Utah Office of Child Care, where she supported early childhood educators across the state in
- [Deborah Musher](https://mataninc.org/team/deborah-musher/) - Deborah has been working in the field of special education for over 20 years, serving students and families in a variety of settings. Her passion for special education was sparked when, as a teenager, she was a counselor in the Tikvah program at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California. Since then, she has taught in classrooms;
- [Deborah Sarna](https://mataninc.org/team/deborah-sarna/) - As a professional Jewish and secular educator specializing in disability inclusion and neurodiversity, Deborah is committed to empowering organizations and communities to embrace educational best practices and strategies that optimize participant engagement. Deborah is particularly dedicated to deepening Jewish communal organizations’ understanding of disability inclusion, and guiding the collaboration between clergy, staff and lay leaders
- [Melissa Kopolow](https://mataninc.org/team/melissa-kopolow/) - Melissa J. Kopolow is a senior leader in global public policy, sustainability, and human rights, with more than two decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and international organizations. She currently leads the sustainability practice at the DGA Group - Albright Stonebridge Group, helping clients navigate complex social, environmental, and governance challenges around
- [Rafi Josselson](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here11/) - Rafi Josselson is an autistic freshman at Binghamton University. Rafi is a sought-after speaker on disability inclusion, especially within the Jewish community. He has spoken with groups from various denominations, ages and geography - from snowbirds in Florida to elementary school students in Maryland. He also has written blogs for MATAN, for his website, and for Jewish
- [Rafi Josselson](https://mataninc.org/team/rafi-josselson1/) - Rafi Josselson is an autistic freshman at Binghamton University. Rafi is a sought-after speaker on disability inclusion, especially within the Jewish community. He has spoken with groups from various denominations, ages and geography - from snowbirds in Florida to elementary school students in Maryland. He also has written blogs for MATAN, for his website, and for Jewish
- [Judy Barr](https://mataninc.org/team/judy-barr/) - Judy Barr is a native Washingtonian. She served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland until her retirement in 2023. During that time, she served as counsel for the State for the implementation of two consent decrees governing the rights of visually and hearing impaired incarcerated individuals. She has been an active volunteer
- [Talia Horan-Block](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here9/) - Talia Horan–Block joined the Matan team in the spring of 2024 as Operations Manager. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Camp Young Judaea Sprout Lake for the past 17 years, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of countless young campers. Her work contributed significantly to the growth and
- [Joshua Cohen](https://mataninc.org/team/joshua-cohen/) - Joshua Cohen is a Certified Public Accountant with over fifteen years of experience in accounting. As a CPA Joshua provides a mix of tax compliance, planning, business management and consulting services with specialties in Entertainment, Real Estate, Family Businesses, Entrepreneurial owners and individuals and families. Joshua loves being an accountant as he gets to help
- [Ilana Manspeizer](https://mataninc.org/team/ilana-manspeizer/) - Ilana Manspeizer has spent the past two decades at leading financial institutions, including Citi and Morgan Stanley, where she has managed high-net-worth client teams, optimized operational processes, and strategically led Private Banking and Wealth Management businesses through critical early-stage growth. A collaborative leader with a proven track record of driving results, she brings deep expertise
- [Craig S. Maurer](https://mataninc.org/team/craig-s-maurer/) - Craig S. Maurer, CPA is a Partner at Lilling & Company LLP, with over 20 years of professional accounting, auditing and corporate and personal tax experience. Craig specializes in auditing Not-For-Profit, Investment Entities, Employee Benefit Plans, and Real Estate Co-operatives. Craig has experience in performing financial audits and compliance audits conducted in accordance with government
- [Amanda Morin](https://mataninc.org/team/amanda-morin/) - Amanda Morin is a neurodivergent activist, an award-winning author, early childhood specialist, and nationally known speaker, deeply committed to fostering accessible environments for all. She uses her expertise in learning, child development, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), special education and advocacy to distill complex data into easily digestible information for parents, educators and employers who
- [Debra Feldstein](https://mataninc.org/team/debra-feldstein/) - Debra Feldstein is a dynamic leader and strategist with a distinguished career in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Debra serves as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, empowering organizations and individuals to create meaningful impact through thoughtful, values-driven philanthropy and organizational growth. Debra brings unique expertise in organizational development and transition management. She
- [Alexander Gelski](https://mataninc.org/team/gelski-alexander/) - Originally from Australia, Alexander Gelski is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he has over ten years of experience in the Government & Internal Investigations Practice Group. Previously, Alexander served as Director in Asset Management Senior Regulatory Specialist for the Americas at UBS as well as an Associate and Senior Associate at Skadden,
- [Lisa Samick](https://mataninc.org/team/lisa-samick/) - Lisa Samick is our Director of Early Childhood and Family Engagement at our Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC). She joined us July, 2013. Lisa’s professional track record working in top Jewish Early Childhood programs, combined with her academic pursuits at New York University, uniquely position her to succeed at Temple Israel. Her doctoral work, focused
- [Kenneth A. Plevan](https://mataninc.org/team/kenneth-a-plevan/) - Kenneth A. Plevan retired from the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP after 44 years with that firm. He currently serves as the Chair of the National Advertising Review Board, a part of the advertising industry’s self-regulatory system. He served on the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and
- [Leslie Epstein Pearson](https://mataninc.org/team/leslie-epstein-pearson/) - Leslie Epstein Pearson is a licensed clinical social worker and family therapist for over three decades. For 15 years, she ran a consultation program called Learning Resource Network (LRN) at The Jewish Board, a large mental health agency in New York City. At LRN parents and professionals called her with questions about learning and child
- [Jason Lieberman](https://mataninc.org/team/jason-lieberman/) - Jason Lieberman was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, a physical and developmental disability at the age of 11 months. At 18, Jason seriously began exploring the relationship between the Jewish community and disability community. After graduating from George Washington University in 2001, he joined the UJA-Federation of New York Task Force on Disability on which he
- [Helene Drobenare - Horwitz](https://mataninc.org/team/helene-drobenare-horwitz/) - Helene Drobenare, MSW, MA, holds a Master of Social Work from Yeshiva University and Master of Administration in Organizational Change Management from the New School of Social Research. Helene has been working with young people for 30 years. She has served on volunteer boards for the Charles E Smith Jewish Day School, Yedid Nefesh Mental
- [Johannah Noon](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here4/) - Johannah Noon has dedicated her career to Jewish engagement and community enrichment. She finds immense fulfillment in this work, which she regards as her personal calling. Her journey began in college as a student of Hillel at Arizona State University, where she discovered her passion. Over the years, Johannah has had the privilege of working
- [Stephanie Slater](https://mataninc.org/team/stephanie-slater/) - Stephanie Slater, MSW is a social worker who has worked in the field of Early Childhood Development and Early Intervention for 30 years. The beginning of her career introduced her to the benefits of early intervention and early detection, where she spearheaded the expansion of a birth-three program in a publicly funded, private school in
- [Rachel Orgel](https://mataninc.org/team/rachel-orgel/) - Dr. Rachel Orgel has worked professionally in education since 2006. She is a proud three-time graduate of the University of Florida holding a Bachelor of Arts in Education, a Master of Education in special education, and a Doctor of Education in curriculum and instruction. Prior to her current position as a curriculum specialist for Montgomery
- [Rabbi Mira Weller](https://mataninc.org/team/rabbi-rabbi-mira-weller/) - Rabbi Mira Weller currently serves as Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Rodeph Sholom in NYC. She received her ordination at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles in May 2022. She studied Culture and Politics atGeorgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and received her Master’s in Jewish Education at the Rhea Hirsch School of
- [Rebecca Wanatick](https://mataninc.org/team/rebecca-wanatick/) - Rebecca Wanatick is a Matan consultant, presenter and long-time Matan Institute Mentor. She received her Ed.M. in Special Education from Boston University and a BA in both Elementary and Special Education from University of Hartford. Rebecca is also employed by Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ as the Director of Disability Inclusion & Belonging, where
- [Marta Nemesh](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here10/) - Marta Nemesh, a Matan consultant, presenter and coach, is an enthusiastic lead educator with a Master's in early childhood education, curriculum and learning. With 20 years of experience in formal and experiential education in the form of early childhood, adolescents, and young adults. She works as an educator in an early childhood setting and is
- [Tami Reiss](https://mataninc.org/team/tami-reiss/) - Tami Reiss is a product strategy leader with almost 20 years of experience helping startups, established enterprise companies, and community profit organizations define their product strategy and set up organizations for scale. She has held many product roles within B2B SaaS startups and consulted with companies such as Humana, Aetna, JPMorgan, TheKnotWW, Cornerstone on Demand
- [Cantor Rachel Brook](https://mataninc.org/team/cantor-rachel-brook/) - Cantor Rachel Brook has served as the Senior Cantor of Anshe Emet Synagogue since 2021 As a leading cantorial voice in the Conservative Movement, Cantor Brook strives to create a bridge of musical innovation deeply rooted in our rich cantorial tradition. Cantor Brook was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in 2016, and
- [Orlee Krass](https://mataninc.org/team/orlee-krass/) - Orlee Krass is the Ramah Poconos Tikvah Director. Originally from Rockland County, New York, Orlee grew up at Ramah Nyack, going from camper to counselor to Rosh Edah. As a life-long Ramahnik, parent of young children, and aunt of a child on the autism spectrum, Orlee is committed to creating and implementing opportunities for all
- [Pamela Schuller](https://mataninc.org/team/pamela-schuller/) - As a teen, Pamela Schuller had the worst diagnosed case of Tourette Syndrome in the country, a touch of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and a whole lot of pent-up anger. She spent years depressed, suicidal, and wishing her differences away. Over time, she started looking at her life differently and turned her obstacles and challenges into
- [Matan A. Koch](https://mataninc.org/team/matan-a-koch/) - The Hon. Matan A. Koch, Esq. learned at a very early age that the key to succeeding with a disability was to focus on the many abilities with which he was blessed, rather than focusing on those things that he was unable to do. Speaking from an early age on the simple idea that we
- [Sharyn J. Gallatin](https://mataninc.org/team/sharyn/) - Sharyn J. Gallatin has been involved in the special needs arena for almost twenty-five years, having maintained her own law practice which specialized in estate planning and special needs advocacy for over 20 years and as an advocate for her son, Joshua, who was diagnosed on the autistic spectrum at just under two years old.
- [Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson](https://mataninc.org/team/rabbi-bradley-shavit-artson/) - Rabbi Dr. Bradley Shavit Artson (www.bradartson.com) holds the Abner and Roslyn Goldstine Dean’s Chair of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies and is Vice President of American Jewish University in Los Angeles. Rabbi Artson has long been a passionate advocate for social justice, human dignity, diversity and inclusion. He wrote a book on Jewish teachings
- [Rabbi Benjamin H. Spratt](https://mataninc.org/team/rabbi-benjamin-h-spratt/) - Ben Spratt serves as Senior Rabbi of Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Manhattan. Rabbi Spratt’s Jewish journey moved through the Orthodox, Reconstructionist, Renewal, and Reform movements of Judaism before becoming ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary. He centers his rabbinate on the values of connection, collaboration, and belonging. Continuing the long legacy of innovation at Rodeph
- [Rabbi Sarah Fort](https://mataninc.org/team/rabbi-sarah-fort/) - Rabbi Sarah Fort graduated from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles, California in 2017. She holds a BA in Government and International Politics from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. While in rabbinical school, Rabbi Fort was a Leffell Israel Fellow with AIPAC for two years and
- [Joan Chess](https://mataninc.org/team/joan-chess/) - Joan is a certified school psychologist whose connection to this work comes from professional and personal experiences. She worked as a psychologist and department chair for the Mamaroneck school district for thirty years. Joan collaborated with Meryl Schafer, district social worker, to facilitate groups and workshops for siblings of children with special needs since 1996.
- [Liane Kupferberg Carter](https://mataninc.org/team/liane-kupferberg-carter/) - Liane Kupferberg Carter is a nationally known writer, journalist and advocate for the autism community. Her memoir, Ketchup Is My Favorite Vegetable: A Family Grows Up With Autism, is a winner of the 2017 American Society of Journalists and Authors Outstanding Book Award, and was a featured reading selection for Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion
- [Carla Birnberg](https://mataninc.org/team/carla-birnberg/) - Carla has dedicated her professional journey to cultivating connections, whether between individuals, places, or concepts. As a passionate advocate for amplifying the voices of excluded communities, she most recently wove together her gift for ethical storytelling, her passion for uplifting others, and her academic experience/Master’s degree in Educational Counseling to create the Next Step Foundation’s
- [Anne Hromadka Greenwald](https://mataninc.org/team/anne-hromadka-greenwald/) - Anne Hromadka Greenwald serves as the Arts Program Curator for the Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County. As the founding principal of AMH Art Advisory, Hromadka Greenwald has consulted with a select group of artists, non-profits, museums, and commercial galleries to develop their goals and increase their exposure in the public sphere and marketplace. As
- [Miriam Mark](https://mataninc.org/team/miriam-mark/) - Miriam Mark is a revenue growth leader and go to market specialist who serves in an advisory and fractional capacity to leading technology and non-profit companies. She has grown up alongside the tech ecosystem, running sales at multiple start-ups. Miriam served as Global Head of Account Management and Growth Enablement at WeWork and, as part
- [Stacey Fromowitz](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here8/) - Stacey Fromowitz has been Matan’s Finance Manager since 2016. She has worked in the accounting field for over 25 years and been involved with nonprofit organizations for almost 15 years. In addition to her work with Matan, Stacey is a paraprofessional for PKF O’Connor Davies in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Stacey graduated from Drexel University with
- [Bethany Spector](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here6/) - Bethany Spector joined the Matan professional staff in the summer of 2023 as Matan’s first full-time Marketing and Communications Manager. Prior to this role, Bethany worked for 18 “chai” years at Pardes Jewish Day School in Scottsdale, AZ. During her time at Pardes, she spent eight years teaching fourth grade, five years serving as Director
- [Michelle Steinhart](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here7/) - Michelle Steinhart is a Program Manager at Matan. She has worked in Jewish education and Jewish Special Education for over 30 years, in both formal and informal settings. In addition to her work at Matan, Michelle serves as the Director of Learning and Inclusion at Temple Israel Center in White Plains, NY. Michelle graduated from
- [Jennifer Gendel](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here3/) - Jennifer Gendel’s quarter century in education has included significant success as teacher, elementary principal, district administrator and college professor. As one of Matan’s Program Managers, Jennifer conducts professional development sessions as well as mentors participants in the Matan Institute. Jennifer partners with synagogues, camps, schools and other organizations dedicated to including individuals with disabilities into
- [Gabrielle Joseph](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here2/) - Gaby Joseph joined the Matan team in 2023 after almost a decade of working in the disability and inclusion space. Gaby is a trained special education teacher with experience working in a variety of public educational settings, including self contained Autism classrooms and inclusive preschool programs. In addition to teaching, Gaby has served as an
- [Dori Frumin Kirshner](https://mataninc.org/team/name-here1/) - Dori Frumin Kirshner has served as Matan’s Executive Director since 2009, and has been part of Matan’s administrative team since 2007. Dori has increased Matan’s organizational budget by 400%, propelling Matan from a local, direct service organization to a national leader in the field of Jewish disability inclusion. Recognizing that Jewish children with disabilities grow

## Insights

- [Jewish Disability Inclusion News Joins the Matan Family](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/jewish-disability-inclusion-news-joins-the-matan-family/) - Jun 29, 2026 Jewish Disability Inclusion News Joins the Matan Family This year also marked an exciting new chapter for Matan as Jewish Disability Inclusion News (JDIN) officially became a Matan project.For years, JDIN has been a trusted source of thoughtful articles, personal stories, and practical resources that have elevated disabled voices and expanded conversations
- [Matan in the Field](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/matan-in-the-field/) - Jun 29, 2026 Matan in the Field Wherever Jewish communities are working to become more welcoming and inclusive, chances are Matan has been part of the conversation.Over the past several months, our team has partnered with synagogues, schools, camps, Federations, and Jewish organizations across North America, delivering professional development, coaching, consultations, webinars, and community-wide assessments
- [Matan Expands Its Reach Through SRE and Elluminate](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/growing-partnerships-growing-impact/) - Jun 29, 2026 Matan Expands Its Reach Through SRE and Elluminate At Matan, we often say that disability inclusion isn’t a separate issue, it’swoven into every aspect of Jewish communal life. This year, we’ve been intentional about building stronger connections between disability inclusion and other movements working toward a more equitable, and welcoming Jewish community.This
- [Jewish Professionals and Leaders Join Matan for “Closing the Inclusion Gap” Webinar](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/jewish-professionals-and-leaders-join-matan-for-closing-the-inclusion-gap-webinar/) - Jun 29, 2026 Jewish Professionals and Leaders Join Matan for “Closing the Inclusion Gap” Webinar Jewish professionals, educators, clergy, lay leaders and community members from across the country joined Matan for Closing the Inclusion Gap webinar exploring both the challenges and opportunities facing disability inclusion in the Jewish community. Drawing from findings from Matan’s recent report,
- [MADI: A National Movement for Inclusion](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/madi-a-national-movement-for-inclusion/) - Jun 29, 2026 MADI: A National Movement for Inclusion One of the most exciting developments this year has been the launch of the Matan Alliance for Disability Inclusion (MADI), a new national initiative helping Jewish organizations move from good intentions to meaningful action.MADI grew directly out of the conversations sparked by Closing the Inclusion Gap,
- [Pathways to Inclusion: Spring Event Recap](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/pathways-to-inclusion-spring-event-recap/) - Apr 22, 2026 Pathways to Inclusion: Spring Event Recap Matan’s Pathways to Inclusion on April 19 was a meaningful gathering filled with community, connection, and a shared commitment to building a more inclusive Jewish future.We were honored to welcome supporters, partners, and friends for a special program featuring Rebecca Alexander, and to celebrate an exciting
- [Where We’ve Been: Matan in the Field](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/where-weve-been-matan-in-action/) - Jan 30, 2026 Where We’ve Been: Matan in the Field The past five months have been exceptionally busy and impactful for the Matan team, as we partnered with communities across the country—both virtually and in person—to advance disability inclusion in Jewish education.This fall, Matan led professional development at Temple Israel of New Rochelle, Kane Street
- [Welcoming New Faces to the Matan Team](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/welcoming-new-faces-to-the-matan-team/) - Jan 30, 2026 Welcoming New Faces to the Matan Team We’re excited to welcome Lauren Fredman to Matan as our new Programs and Partnerships Manager, Early Childhood and Youth Initiatives. Lauren has worked with children for over 20 years and brings a deep passion for Jewish education and community building. Most recently, Lauren worked at
- [Teaching JDAIM with Purpose: Meaning, Tips, and Ready-to-Use Lessons](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/teaching-jdaim/) - Jan 30, 2026 Teaching JDAIM with Purpose: Meaning, Tips, and Ready-to-Use Lessons Each February, Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) invites the community to pause, reflect, and recommit to building Jewish spaces where everyone truly belongs. JDAIM is more than a moment on the calendar – it is a call to ongoing action,
- [Celebrating Cohort 15: Inclusion in Action](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/cohort-15/) - Jan 30, 2026 Celebrating Cohort 15: Inclusion in Action Over the past year, Cohort 15 of the Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors has been doing what Matan does best: moving inclusion from theory into practice. As the cohort recently completed its journey together, we had the privilege of hearing their Inclusion Impact Project
- [Inside Matan’s Website: Resources to Support Your Work](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/inside-matans-website-resources-to-support-your-work/) - Jan 30, 2026 Inside Matan’s Website: Resources to Support Your Work Matan’s website features a wide array of free and paid resources that support disability inclusion across Jewish life – for educators, clergy, professionals, and community leaders. These resources include tools for inclusive event planning, organizational practices, upcoming Jewish holidays, Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance &
- [Opening to Presence: A New Jewish Mindfulness Course](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/opening-to-presence/) - Jan 29, 2026 Opening to Presence: A New Jewish Mindfulness Course This April 2026, Or HaLev: Jewish Spirituality and Meditation will launch Opening to Presence: Where Jewish Mindfulness Meets Lived Disability Experience, a four-week online course taught by Rabbi Lauren Tuchman.Designed by and for practitioners with disabilities, this first-of-its-kind course brings Jewish mindfulness practice together
- [In the Spotlight: Matan’s New Report on Disability Inclusion](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/matans-new-report/) - Jan 30, 2026 In the Spotlight: Matan’s New Report on Disability Inclusion This fall, Matan released a new national report, Closing the Inclusion Gap, offering a clear look at the current state of disability inclusion across Jewish institutions. Grounded in Matan’s work with Federations, synagogues, schools, camps, and communal organizations across North America, the report
- [Inclusion Tidbit - Tips and Tricks/Resources](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/inclusion-tidbit-tips-and-tricks-resources/) - Aug 21, 2025 Inclusion Tidbit – Tips and Tricks/Resources Three Ways to Strengthen Inclusion in Your Community“All of Israel is responsible for one another” (Shevuot 39a). For institutions driven by Jewish values, inclusion is not just a programmatic choice; it’s a sacred obligation to ensure everyone can participate fully in communal life. Whatever the setting,
- [A Full Circle Moment: Welcoming Meredith Englander Polsky as Executive Director](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/a-full-circle-moment-welcoming-meredith-englander-polsky-as-executive-director/) - May 27, 2025 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
- [Matan On The Road](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/matan-on-the-road/) - Aug 21, 2025 Matan On The Road Did you attend the Pushing the Boundaries conference in Toronto or the Inclusion and Belonging Summit in Baltimore in May? Perhaps you were at the NewCAJE conference in June! If so, you probably met Rabbi Ruti Regan, a Rabbinic consultant for Matan, or Meredith Polsky, Matan’s founder and
- [Matan Katan](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/matan-katan/) - Aug 20, 2025 Matan Katan This July, Matan officially launched the first of its kind Jewish Early Childhood Curriculum – Matan Katan! We are extremely proud that in the two short weeks since it launched, Matan Katan has already been purchased by 26 different communities. Like everything we do at Matan, Matan Katan is specially designed
- [Mitzvah Projects](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/mitzvah-projects/) - Aug 21, 2025 Mitzvah Projects B-Mitzvah Projects are a great way for young people to make a difference while preparing for their B-Mitzvah. In partnership with Matan, students can raise awareness, create inclusive resources, or fund programs that give educators the tools they need to create more inclusive environments.Recently, Cater Wernick, a B-Mitzvah student in
- [Meet Matan’s Newest Board Member: Judy Barr](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/meet-matans-newest-board-member-judy-barr/) - Aug 20, 2025 Meet Matan’s Newest Board Member: Judy Barr We are thrilled to welcome Judy Barr to Matan’s Board of Directors. A lifelong advocate for disability rights and inclusion, Judy’s passion for the work began in law school, where she participated in a Disability Law Clinic. Barr’s passion for inclusion deepened as she witnessed
- [Inclusion Specialist Community of Practice](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/inclusion-specialist-community-of-practice/) - Aug 21, 2025 Inclusion Specialist Community of Practice In just a few days, we will launch Matan’s first Community of Practice for Congregational School Inclusion Specialists (CSIS). This CoP provides each participant with ongoing mentorship from Matan professionals and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded professionals. This interactive community consists of monthly meetings between
- [Summer Inclusion Tips for Parents](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/summer-inclusion-tips-for-parents/) - Jun 18, 2025 Summer Inclusion Tips for Parents June is always such a busy time for parents and caregivers – winding down the school year, end of year celebrations and gearing up for camp or other summer activities. Sometimes it can feel joyous, sometimes it comes with a huge sigh of relief, and sometimes it
- [Helpful Considerations for Planning an Inclusive Seder](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/helpful-considerations-for-planning-an-inclusive-seder/) - - Apr 1, 2025 Helpful Considerations for Planning an Inclusive Seder Author: Michelle Steinhart Jewish people all over the world look forward to Passover – planning, scheduling, and preparing for months. We’re excited to spend time with family and friends, sharing experiences and creating traditions and memories. This anticipation is often shared across generations, passed on Apr 1, 2025 Helpful Considerations for Planning an Inclusive Seder Author: Michelle Steinhart Jewish people all over the world look forward to Passover – planning, scheduling, and preparing for months. We’re excited to spend time with family and friends, sharing experiences and creating traditions and memories. This anticipation is often shared across generations, passed on
- [Inclusive Tips for Summer Camps](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/inclusive-tips-for-summer-camps/) - Jun 10, 2025 Inclusive Tips for Summer Camps It is that time of year when camps are gearing up to welcome their campers, and parents are busy with end-of-school tests, celebrations and preparing their children for camp. Here are a few tips for camps as you welcome campers!Get to know your campers: Use various forms
- [Client Spotlight: Agudas Achim Congregation (Alexandria, VA)](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/client-spotlight-agudas-achim-congregation-alexandria-va/) - Apr 10, 2025 Client Spotlight: Agudas Achim Congregation (Alexandria, VA) Author: Bethany Spector Agudas Achim Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia recently retained Matan to conduct an Inclusion Community Assessment, Planning & Strategy (Inclusion-CAPS) specifically focusing on their congregational school. Education Director Chaya Silver and Lay Leader Debbie Perry reflect upon the experience.Tell us a little about
- [Making Your Communal Seder More Accessible for People with Disabilities](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/making-your-communal-seder-more-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities/) - Apr 9, 2024 Author: Matan Staff Making Your Communal Seder More Accessible for People with Disabilities Passover is a time to come together with family, friends and even strangers, to recall the Israelites’ slavery and ultimate escape (exodus) from Egypt. The seder itself is ripe with opportunity to remember that since we were once slaves and were
- [Matan Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at Silver Anniversary Spring Event](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/matan-celebrate-25-years-of-impact-at-silver-anniversary-spring-event/) - Apr 4, 2025 Matan Celebrates 25 Years of Impact at Silver Anniversary Spring Event Author: Bethany Spector The Matan Silver Anniversary Spring Event, which took place on March 25 at Park Avenue Synagogue in New York City, brought together 150 Jewish community leaders, partners and supporters to reflect upon Matan’s transformative journey, celebrate its achievements
- [Helpful Tips and Resources to Plan for February's JDAIM](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/jdaim_tips/) - Jan 10, 2025 Helpful Tips and Resources to Plan for February's JDAIM Author: Michelle steinhart Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that it is already time for us to start preparing for Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), which is fast approaching in February 2025! This is a time to shine
- [Matan Cohorts Engage in Impactful In-Person and Virtual Trainings](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/cohort_trainings_updates/) - Jan 10, 2025 Matan Cohorts Engage in Impactful In-Person and Virtual Trainings Authors: jennie Gates Beckman and Bethany Spector Matan is proud of our two ongoing signature training programs: The Lieberman Fellowship for Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults and The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors. The Lieberman Fellowship for Jewish Organizations Serving Young
- [Remembering Matan Institute Mentor Rachel Wood z"l](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/remembering-matan-institute-mentor-rachel-wood-zl/) - Jan 10, 2025 Remembering Matan Institute Mentor Rachel Wood z"l Author: Meredith Polsky In 2018, Rachel Wood z”l became an integral part of the Matan team as a mentor for our Matan Institute training program. Our training provides deep inclusion training to director-level Jewish educators – but the “secret sauce” is our uniquely skilled mentors
- [eJewishPhilanthropy Spotlights New Matan Initiative](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/ejewishphilanthropy-spotlights-new-matan-initiative/) - Aug 27, 2024 eJewishPhilanthropy Spotlights New Matan Initiative Author: Bethany Spector eJewishPhilanthropy, a news organization focusing on the world of Jewish philanthropy, recently spotlighted the launch of the Lieberman Fellowship for Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults. Matan is grateful for their coverage of this important transformational initiative. Click here to read the article by Jay
- [Five Important Accessibility Reminders for Community Rallies and Vigils](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/five-important-accessibility-reminders-for-community-rallies-and-vigils/) - Oct 11, 2023 Five Important Accessibility Reminders for Community Rallies and Vigils Author: Matan Staff We continue to grieve with the global Jewish community and are grateful to all of the organizations hosting and sponsoring rallies and vigils. Gathering together reminds us that we are not alone and provides some degree of healing during the
- [Meet Matan's Spring Event Honorees](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/meet-matans-spring-event-honorees/) - May 23, 2024 Meet Matan’s Spring Event Honorees Author: Matan Staff Each year, Matan honors several individuals whose commitment to disability inclusion reflects Matan’s important mission of creating inclusive Jewish communities. This year, Matan is thrilled to celebrate Rabbi Shai Held, Aaron Kaufman, and ABC’s The Good Doctor;at their Spring Event to be held on
- [Looking at Yom Kippur in a Mentally Healthy Way](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/looking-at-yom-kippur-in-a-mentally-healthy-way/) - Sep 17, 2024 Looking at Yom Kippur in a Mentally Healthy Way Author: stephanie kalish Editor’s Note: This beautiful reflection on Yom Kippur was written prior to the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks. It was scheduled to be shared this week. Mental health considerations are more important than ever right now so we feel it is
- [Embracing Our Future: Matan's New Brand Identity](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/embracing-our-future-matans-new-brand-identity-old/) - May 24, 2024 Author: Matan staff Embracing Our Future: Matan’s New Brand Identity At Matan, a commitment too Jewish communities through disability inclusion has always driven us forward. As we approach our 25th year, we recognized the need for a brand identity that truly reflects our expanded work and evolving vision. This realization set us
- [Four Summer Reading Recommendations Centered Around Inclusion](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/four-summer-reading-recommendations-centered-around-inclusion-and-belonging/) - Nov 26, 2024 Four Summer Reading Recommendations Centered Around Inclusion Author: Matan Staff Summer often provides a brief hiatus from the hectic day-to-day activities of the rest of the year, and perhaps an opportunity to relax with a good book. Members of our Matan staff are thrilled to share some of their favorite book recommendations
- [Takeaways from my First Summer Job](https://mataninc.org/insights-info/takeaways-from-my-first-summer-job/) - Oct 1, 2023 Takeaways from my First Summer Job What was your first job? A foundational memory for many of us. My Grandpa Howie remembers his first job – as a messenger working for United Jewish Appeal during the Six-Day War; he learned that this type of strenuous, physical work was not for him. My

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