A program of JCC Manhattan that operated from 1993 until 2017, Ma’yan created innovative Jewish feminist ritual (including popularizing a feminist women’s seder), groundbreaking research, and programming that addressed gender-related issues from women’s philanthropy to social justice education for Jewish teen girls. If you participated in Ma’yan programming or were otherwise touched by Ma’yan’s work, we invite you to share your experience here. By submitting your story, you understand that it may be included in a project documenting the history and impact of Ma'yan.

1. Tell us about the first Ma’yan program or event you attended? What year was it? What stood out about the program?
2. How did you first learn about Ma’yan? What about their work interested you?
3. What is your strongest memory of your experience(s) with Ma’yan?
4. How did your involvement with Ma’yan impact you personally? Professionally?
5. In what ways do you think Ma’yan’s work has changed Jewish American culture and practices?