@MatanInc

Building inclusive communities

 New York
matankids.org/
Joined December 2009
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"So maybe what is needed in situations of accessibility is a little more accountability." A brave, must-read of the ramifications of not being accountable. We have to do better. Shabbat Shalom. blogs.timesofisrael.com/a-wa…

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Having a key to an elevator somewhere in the synagogue building does not make the building handicapped accessible

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Meet Impact Award Honoree Matan Koch! If you know Matan, you undoubtedly can list many reasons why he would be receiving this award (and his sharing our name is not one of them!). Check out our event page to learn more: matanevent.org
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Meet Leadership Award Honoree Gail Heyman, a tireless advocate for disabilities within the Atlanta Jewish community and beyond! Check out our event page to learn more about why Gail is so deserving of this award. matanevent.org
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Matan is hiring! Be part of a fantastic team that strives to create a more inclusive Jewish community. YOU will have the opportunity to expand Matan's reach and impact. Accepting applications until May 5. jewishjobs.com/job/s4mrmw/ma…
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Matan is hiring! Be part of a fantastic team that strives to create a more inclusive Jewish community. YOU will have the opportunity to expand Matan's reach and impact. Accepting applications until May 5. jewishjobs.com/job/s4mrmw/ma…
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Join us for our annual Spring Event on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 6:15PM - 8:30PM | NEW YORK CITY Optional Watch Party at @AnsheEmeth Formal Invitation to follow
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Matan is hiring! As Matan's 1st full-time Marketing & Communications Manager, you will have the opportunity to expand Matan's reach and impact. Accepting applications until May 5. jewishjobs.com/.../mar.../re…
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It's Adar, which is all about JOY! What is more JOYFUL than free lesson plans for Purim that meet the needs of diverse learners? Download them today and let us know what you think! matankids.org/resources/jewi…
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Join us for our #JDAIM Webinar featuring Rafi Josselson, one of our Words of Wisdom bloggers. Rafi will share tips for educators based on his own experiences as an autistic student. 2/27, 7:00-8:00 PM EDT Info: matankids.org/webinarschedul… To register: tfaforms.com/5046516
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Thank you for helping us reach our goal of raising $120,000 by 12/20/22! A group of generous donors have agreed to continue matching dollar for dollar up to midnight on Saturday, 12/31! It's not too late to be counted in the #everybodycounts campaign. donate.matankids.org/
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Don’t go to sleep yet - there’s still time to support Matan! We are $2,000 away from our goal! #everybodycounts donate.matankids.org/
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Today is the day to show your support for Matan! We are counting on YOU- together we can ensure that #everybodycounts in our Jewish community. donate.matankids.org/ In the next 48 hours - with YOU - we will raise $120,000. Every gift will be DOUBLED!
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Happy Chanukah!
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This Chanukah give the gift of inclusion! #everybodycounts December 19 & 20: Matan’s Crowdfunding Campaign – your support will create an inclusive Jewish future.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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You're in luck! There's still time to apply for Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors-back in person & better than ever! Applications are due 12/19. For more info, contact Meredith Polsky, [email protected] To apply: tfaforms.com/4997690
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#veteransday2022
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Our colleagues at @RespectAbility have Disability Voters' Guides, asking five key questions about issues affecting people with disabilities. Check it out if you live in Los Angeles, Maryland, Nevada, New Hampshire, or Pennsylvania. therespectabilityreport.org/
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Back in person and better than ever! We can't wait to welcome YOU to Cohort 13 of The Matan Institute for Education and Youth Directors! Apply today! Applications are due October 21, 2022. For more information, [email protected] To register: tfaforms.com/4997690
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Wishing you a meaningful Yom Kippur. Gmar Hatimah Tova. #yomkippur2022
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