The Plevan Family

The Plevan family proudly salutes Matan and tonight's honorees—Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall. We offer a special tribute to Dori Kirshner in honor of her 17 years of dedicated leadership at Matan.

Nancy & Fred Poses

Mazal Tov to all of the Honorees and Matan on its 25th Anniversary!
From the Poses Family Foundation

Sally Gottesman

Thank you for all you have done with wise mind and caring soul to help all the people Matan serves.

Jesse and Joan Kupferberg Foundation

Congratulations to all the honorees!

We are grateful for your unwavering commitment
to building a more inclusive world.

Liane Kupferberg Carter
Marc David Carter

Anonymous Foundation

Anonymous

Colin & Farell Diamond

We proudly celebrate Matan and tonight's honorees—Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall. With gratitude, we honor Dori Kirshner for 17 years of dedicated leadership.

Rachael and Mark First

We are thrilled to celebrate
Park Avenue Synagogue
on this honor from Matan in recognition of its commitment to inclusion.
As Matan marks its 25th, we celebrate the dedication of PAS
to creating a more inclusive Jewish community.

Park Avenue Synagogue Clergy

Mazel Tov Matan!
Together we will continue to build a better, more inclusive world.

Amy and Neil Steiner

Kol Hakavod Matan
on 25 years of promoting
inclusive Jewish communities and
Mazal Tov to all of tonight's extraordinary honorees!

Suzanne & James Aisenberg

Mazel Tov to PAS and its leadership for its dedication to inclusion and its ongoing support of Matan and to Jodi Newmark and Elaine Hall for their commitment to more inclusive communities! Our personal thanks to Dori and to the Matan Team!

Louis and Helyn Fanaroff Foundation

Mazal Tov to Matan on an incredible 25 years! And a very special Mazal Tov to its founder, Meredith Englander Polsky for your vision, expertise and hard work. We've loved watching you and Matan thrive!

Polsky, Bortnick & Fanaroff Families

Eileen, Jerry, Jason, Emily & Ruby Lieberman

Yasher Koach to Dori for 17 years of devoted service to Matan. During those years we have seen Matan grow and evolve due in large part to your dedication.
We will miss you.
Eileen, Jerry, Jason, Emily and Ruby Lieberman

The Covenant Foundation

Mazal Tov to Matan, for 25 years of widening the tent and highlighting the importance of inclusion. Dori, our deep gratitude for 17 years of dedication to this holy work, and our warmest wishes for a bright future. May you go from strength to strength.

Rabbi Steven Lowenstein

Am Shalom in Glencoe celebrates the amazing dedication of Jodi Newmark and the incredible work of Matan. Keep making a difference.

The Malkin Family

Mazal Tov to Matan and to their most deserving honoree, Jodi Newmark!
We feel grateful to have Jodi Newmark in our community and lucky to partner with Matan in making the Jewish world more accessible and inclusive.

Newmark Family

Mazel Tov to our amazing mom on this beautiful recognition that honors your incredible empathy, work ethic, and compassion. You are a manifestation of Tikkun Olam and we are blessed to call you our mom, wife and best friend.

Ruderman Family Foundation

The Ruderman Family Foundation proudly honors Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall for their dedication to inclusion. With deep gratitude, we celebrate Dori Frumin Kirshner for 17 years of leadership at Matan. Mazel tov to all!

UJA Federation New York

UJA Federation honors Dori Kirshner's leadership and the good work of Matan.

May you go from strength to strength!

Leslie & Alan Pearson

Mazal Tov to Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall on this well-deserved honor! A special recognition goes to Matan for 25 years of leadership in Jewish disability inclusion, and to Dori Kirshner, Matan's fearless leader for 17 years!

Dr. Rachel Katz Orgel & Dr. Adam Orgel

Mazal Tov to all the honorees!
With love,

Nan & Howard Rubin

Anonymous

Belzberg Zelnick Family

Central Synagogue

Thank you for your important and impactful work.
From your friends at Central Synagogue.

Daniella Fuchs & Jeffrey Wechselblatt

Mazel tov, Matan, on 25 years and to Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall for their commitment to inclusion. With gratitude to Dori for 17 years of visionary leadership.

Hana Gruenberg & Aaron Brusso

Mazel Tov Dori!
Thank you for all you do!
Much Love!

Englander Family

Rabbi Elazar ben Shammua said: "Let the honor of your student be as dear to you as your own." -Pirkei Avot 4:15 Thank you to Meredith Polsky & Matan for 25 years of honoring every individual's Jewish journey.

Anonymous

Anonymous

Lisa Blau

Lisa Blau

Ellen & Jon Bortz

Mazal Tov to Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall! With gratitude, we salute Dori Frumin Kirshner for 17 years of leadership at Matan & honor our founder, Meredith Polsky, for 25 years of dedication to inclusion. Here's to the next 25!

Rick & Dee Dee Chesley

Mazal Tov, Jodi!

On this well-deserved honor, we celebrate you and your dedication to inclusion. Thank you for leading the way and creating meaningful change. And Mazal Tov to Matan on 25 incredible years of impact!

Betsy Gidwitz

Emanuel Tabachnik and Debra H Levis

Debra H Levis & Emanuel Tabachnik

Laurie and Milt Wakschlag

What a thrill to see your name up in lights for this wonderful event and cause! It's rare to find appropriate credit given for work in the special needs arena but you, Endeavor and Chicago Jewish Federation so richly deserve this recognition.

Gita & Allan Berk

Dear Jodi,
Congratulations on such a well deserved honor. I see your work and dedication every day and have learned so much from you! Thank you for all you do!
Gita & Allan Berk

Lewis Groner

Congratulations to trailblazer Elaine Hall of the Miracle Project and all of the distinguished Matan honorees!

Diane & David Hess

We are proud to congratulate Park Avenue Synagogue, and Rabbi Cosgrove and Rabbi Zuckerman for their work with Matan.

Jewish Jobs

Congratulations Dori!


Thank you Matan for 25 years of service.

Nancy & Paul Levy

Mazel tov to Matan on 25 years of championing inclusion and to Dori on 17 years of inspiring leadership! Your impact is profound, and we celebrate your incredible work.

Park Avenue Synagogue

Linda Joy Walder

To My Dearest Friend
Elaine Hall For Shining Light, Sharing Hope and
Always Believing in Miracles
Much Love,
Linda Joy Walder and
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation

Charlett & Marhsall Frumin

Mazel Tov to all Matan Honorees. And to Dori Frumin Kirshner -- whose leadership and commitment to inclusion inspires us all. With love and admiration always, Mom, Dad, Kim, Ben, Jack, and Ezra

Katherina Grunfeld

Associated

Lisa Belzberg

Mazal Tov to Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall for leading the way in inclusion! Honoring Matan's 25 years of impact & Dori Kirshner's 17 years of dedicated leadership.

Michael and Susan Frank

Congratulations Jodi
on such a well deserved honor!

Famille Frymer

I am proud of my wife Elaine Hall for being honored among her peers. Her contributions to the world of inclusion continue to inspire others to give voice to the voiceless and create community for not only those who are neurodivergent, but for all people.

Arlen and Brian Gaines

Congratulations on 25 impactful years of Matan! Mazel tov to Dori Kirshner and Meredith Polsky!

Chaya Tova & David Hartman

Gail & Lyons Heyman

Dori, you have been an amazing leader for 17 years at Matan and it has been a pleasure knowing you!

Dena & Mark Hirsch

We take great pride in the Matan/PAS partnership. It is indeed a most worthy cause that is near and dear to us. Kol Hakavod and keep up the good work.

Michelle & Steven Hirsch

Jodi,
What a wonderful and most deserved recognition.
So many people benefit from all that you give of yourself.
Congratulations on this honor.

Drs. Richard and Wendy Hurst Levine

Congratulations to all of the honorees, may you go from strength to strength!

Susan & Steven Insoft

JCFS Chicago

Jodi, we are proud to be your partner in ensuring that adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities can live independent and meaningful lives in our Jewish community.

Lizzy Markus

Mazal Tov to Park Avenue Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall! Thank You for your dedication to inclusion.

Jill & David Sickle

Gary & Nancy Tenzer

Jodi Newmark
Your incredible dedication and service is undeniably inspiring.
Mazel Tov on this well deserved honor.
We love you!

Suzanne Aisenberg

Amity Club of Washington

The Amity Club of Washington wishes Matan a Mazal Tov on their 25th anniversary! Inspired by Meredith Polsky's powerful words and Matan's vital mission, we are honored to support this incredible work.

Vivian Bass

Mazel Tov, Dori, on 17 incredible years at Matan! Your dedication to inclusion in the Jewish community has transformed countless lives, shaping a more accessible and welcoming future for all. I also proudly celebrate Matan's 25th anniversary and PAS!

Joshua and Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen

Thank you to the incredible folks at Matan (and those who support this amazing organization) who make our world more empathic, kinder, and welcoming to all.

Fischmans, Fontek-Hills, Golstein-Freidmans Kotoks, Simons, Weisels

In honor of Matan's 25th anniversary and the honorees, and in celebration of our dear friend Meredith Polsky for her leadership!

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago

Congratulations, Jodi, from your friends and colleagues at JUF.

Rabbi David-Seth, Eve and Elias Kirshner

Dori –
We salute you for 17 amazing years of leadership and for all the days to come. We love you and are proud of you!

Mizrahi Family Charitable Fund

Mazel Tov to Dori, Meredith, and the entire Matan team!

Lonnie Nasatir

Jay Newmark

Ruth Perlman

Congratulations to Jodi Newmark, with profound gratitude for your excellent leadership!
Ruth Perlman and Family

William Plevan

Mazal Tov to Dori Frumin Kirshner on 17 incredible years of leadership in building Matan into the amazing organization it has become. I will always value your wisdom, courage, and commitment to excellence in everything you do!

Karen & Chris Segal

Jodi, congratulations for all the hard work you've done for so many years. You're truly an inspiration to us all.

Howard & Lori Sidman

Linda S. Siegel

Mazel Tov, Jodi, on this well deserved honor!

Linda S. Siegel

The Sklar Family

Mazel Tov Dori!! Matan has been so lucky to grow under your leadership. You've made an incredible mark in the world of Jewish education and inclusivity. Kol HaKavod!
Diana, Craig, Zack and Sarah Sklar

Tech Kids Unlimited

Congrats to the honorees!

Ellen Maiseloff

Mazal Tov to Elaine Hall for your well-deserved honor and recognition. Mazal Tov and thanks to Dori Frumin Kirshner for your outstanding leadership and accomplishments! May you go from strength to strength. Mazal Tov to Matan!

Pamela Schuller

Dori, your impact is immeasurable—on Matan, on the world, and on me. Your guidance, advocacy, and friendship have made all the difference, and I am endlessly grateful. I have no doubt that your influence will continue to ripple far and wide!

Shana Erenberg & Libenu

In Honor of Jodi Newmark. Thank you for all you do to support individuals with disabilities and their families in our community. May you go from strength to strength. From all of us at Libenu.

Gateways

Mazel Tov to Matan on your Silver Anniversary celebration of 25 years of impact and to all the honorees, with a special shoutout to Dori Frumin Kirshner!
Thank you, Dori, for your many years
of dedication to the mission of Jewish disability inclusion.

Heather Gugger

Congratulations, Matan, on 25 years!
Dori, knowing you has been an honor. Your energy, enthusiasm, and hope fill every meeting. You've done incredible things at Matan, and I know you'll continue to do amazing work ahead.

Elaine Hall

Mazal Tov to Park Avenue Synagogue and Jodi Newmark! A salute to Dori Frumin Kirshner for 17 years of dedicated leadership at Matan. With gratitude to visionary founder Meredith Polsky, whose passion has shaped Matan for 25 incredible years.

Debbie Harris

Mazel Tov Jodi! Your understanding, passion, and unwavering advocacy for inclusion and the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are truly unmatched. It is a privilege to work alongside you.

Jacob Silverman Charitable Trust

Jewish Disability Inclusion News

With gratitude to Dori for her amazing support of our publication and all of her amazing work with Matan!

Keshet

Mazel tov to Jodi Newmark on this well-deserved honor from Matan! Keshet celebrates your dedication to inclusion and the impact you've made in our community.

Keshet

Mazal tov to our good friend, Dori Frumin Kirshner,
on your extraordinary tenure at Matan as well as to
Park Avenue Synagogue, Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove, Rabbi Neil Zuckerman, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall.

Matan Staff

For 17 years, you've led Matan with wisdom, vision, and kindness. Your impact will last for years to come. This is not goodbye, but l'hitraot—thank you! Bethany, Gaby, Jen, Jennie, Johannah, Meredith, Michelle, Stacey & Talia

Matan Board of Directors

Mazel Tov to Park Ave Synagogue, Jodi Newmark, and Elaine Hall! A special salute to Dori Frumin Kirshner for 17 years of dedication—we are grateful for your leadership and vision!

Jodi Newmark

Thanks to Matan for this award and to my colleagues at JUF Chicago. This award is yours more than mine. I am grateful to Rabbi Steve, Ed Frim (z"l) and Dori Kirshner for their commitment to inclusion. And Danny, none of us could be who we are without you.

Adam, Hayden, Lucy & Emma Polsky

Mazel Tov to Meredith Englander Polsky,
the most important person in our world! We have loved being a part of Matan's journey from infancy to now, and we can't wait to see what comes next!

Meredith Polsky

With deepest gratitude to Park Avenue Synagogue, Elaine Hall and Jodi Newmark - we can only do our work because of partners and colleagues like you. Thank you for allowing us to honor you and all of your incredible accomplishments.

Temple Emanu-El Closter, NJ

Livia Thompson, JBI Library

Dori, what an honor it has been over the last three years to work together as JBI Library and MATAN have become more intertwined, partnering to make Jewish life more accessible.