Matan

11/15/2024

Yesterday was an incredible day of discussion and learning as our inaugural cohort of the Lieberman Fellowship for Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults met at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Together, we explored important topics like "Solving the Right Problems" with Rabbi Ruti Regan, conducted an inclusion audit of young adult engagement, and shared strategies for more inclusive programming. Additionally, attendees gained valuable insights from a panel on employment featuring Lew Fontek from Makom , Aaron Kaufman from Jewish Federations of North America , and Liz Weintraub from Tuesdays with Liz: Disability Policy for ALL. The day wrapped up with a lovely reception for our cohort and local Matan friends.

Matan is proud to partner with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington for our first cohort, and we look forward to our next session as we work together to create more inclusive, supportive spaces for young adults in Jewish life!

11/14/2024

It's almost time! We're in the Washington, DC area, ready and excited to welcome our inaugural Lieberman Fellowship cohort participants for a great day of learning and discussion tomorrow!

11/07/2024

ONLY TWO SPACES REMAIN for Cohort 15 of the Matan Institute, which begins in January. Apply today! Visit https://mataninc.org/matan-institute-lieberman-fellowship/ to learn more about this in-depth one-of-a-kind opportunity in disability inclusion training tailored to the specific needs of director-level Jewish educators.

11/04/2024

Matan Advisory Board Member Rafi Josselson recently launched his B'Tzelem Elohim Disability and Inclusion podcast. Make sure to check out his newest episode in which he speaks with our very own Michelle Steinhart about the work of Matan and the role Hebrew school educators play in accessible education.

From Rafi Josselson

10/30/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us Monday night at our Matan webinar, "Creating a More Inclusive Community for People who Stutter." Participants learned about stuttering misperceptions and facts with Maria Binger, M.A., CCC-SLP. Additionally, they heard from a panel who shared their Jewish and secular experiences growing up as people who stutter, how they view their own acceptance, and how they feel teachers and leaders could provide support in the Jewish community.

10/21/2024

There's still time to register! Join us on October 28 from 7pm - 8pm EDT for our next free webinar, "Creating a More Inclusive Community for People who Stutter." Learn about stuttering, misperceptions and facts, the lived experience, and more from the experts themselves: people who stutter! A brief presentation by stuttering specialist and speech therapist Maria Binger will be followed by a Q&A with panelists who share their experience growing up as people who stutter, how they view their own acceptance, and how they feel teachers and leaders could provide support in the Jewish community and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/Oct28_webinar

10/09/2024

Join us for our next webinar, "Creating a More Inclusive Community for People who Stutter", on October 28 from 7pm - 8pm EDT. Learn about stuttering, misperceptions and facts, the lived experience, and more from the experts themselves: people who stutter! A brief presentation by stuttering specialist and speech therapist Maria Binger will be followed by a Q&A with panelists who share their experience growing up as people who stutter, how they view their own acceptance, and how they feel teachers and leaders could provide support in the Jewish community and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/Oct28_webinar

10/07/2024

As we mark one year since the October 7th massacre, we join Jewish communities worldwide in remembering the innocent victims murdered in this horrific terrorist attack. We continue to pray for the safe and immediate return of the remaining hostages.

09/26/2024

Yesterday more than 50 Long Island Jewish educators came together with The Jewish Education Project to learn with Matan's Marta Nemesh. The topic of the professional development was "Building Your Toolbox: Managing Challenging Behaviors." Visit https://mataninc.org/professional-development-coaching/ to learn more about Matan's professional development opportunities.

09/25/2024

Don't miss this special offer for your b'nai mitzvah tutors! The Matan B’nai Mitzvah Inclusion Guide is now available for purchase at 20% off (originally $118 for individual tutor or $250 for synagogues/organizations). This discounted pricing ends at midnight on September 30th. Purchase today at https://wkf.ms/3RI31FW

09/10/2024

Matan is excited to have recently launched the first cohort of the Lieberman Fellowship for Professionals in Jewish Organizations Serving Young Adults in partnership with The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. We look forward to working with the following participating synagogues and organizations:

B'nai Israel Congregation - Rockville, MD
Bender JCC of Greater Washington - Rockville, MD
Edlavitch DCJCC - Washington, DC
GatherDC- Arlington, VA
Moishe House- national and local DMV participants
OneTable- national with local DMV participants
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia- Fairfax, VA
Sixth & I- Washington, DC
Temple Rodef Shalom- Falls Church, VA

Interested in learning more? Check out this recent article from eJewishPhilanthropy: https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/matan-launches-new-fellowship-to-help-jewish-groups-improve-offerings-for-young-adults-with-disabilities/

09/09/2024

Matan’s Fall Jewish Holidays Lesson Plan Bundle is now available for free download. These differentiated lesson plans provide opportunities for meaningful exploration for K-12 students as they learn about Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Each lesson includes suggested accommodations as well as opportunities for extension. Incorporate these resources into your classroom instruction or use the discussion guides to enhance your holiday youth services. Download here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/ef57b8e9b6a281aa064678bbeaa336b5?r=use1