Mat Wilson

Mat Wilson (they/them) is the founder and director of the Disability Torah Project, where they use their skills to uplift and amplify the work of other disabled creators, facilitators and teachers.  As a multiply-disabled person, they value access, belonging and representation, and work to help others seeking religious and spiritual community find a home where they can bring their full selves. They are motivated by the belief that every disabled person deserves to participate fully in spiritual life and to have their wisdom honored and celebrated.  Mat is currently a student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College; they are completing coursework on a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Pennsylvania. This dual course of study reflects a commitment to guiding communities with spiritual depth. At the same time, it emphasizes the organizational resilience needed to sustain that work.  In their free time, Mat enjoys any opportunity to be in water, playing board and video games, and road trips big and small.  To donate to the Disability Torah Project and to write with us, click here.  

Essays

The Reconstructionist Network

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Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

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Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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The Reconstructionist Network

A blank white square with no visible content.
A pure white, blank image with no distinguishable features or content.
A blank white square image.

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis