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The Matanel Prize for a Book in Jewish Thought- 2025 Thursday — 22 May 2025 — 18:00-20:00 Ben-Zvi Institute, 14 Ibn Gabirol St., Jerusalem
Speeches by the winners
Prof. Zvi Mark, on his book Secrets of heaven and secrets of man : visionary and literary layers in Likkuti Moharan by R. Nahman of Bratslav asconnected to redemption and to the Land of Israel (Bar-Ilan University Press, 2024) Prof. Omer Michaelis, on his book Crisis discourse and the dynamics of tradition in Maimonides' oeuvre (Magnes Press, 2023)
Musical interlude
‘Music for the soul’ performed by: Betty Klein, singer and harpist

Registration

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Apr 2025
Reichman University hosted the Matanel Prize for Tikun Olam, awarded every two years to individuals who work tirelessly for a better, more equal and more united society. The prize was founded out of a deep commitment to the values ​​of mutual responsibility and sincere concern for others. The 2025 prize was awarded to three inspiring winners: Esther Salomon, Amitay Korn and Erez Parlmoter – each of whom led an extraordinary social initiative that changed the reality of entire communities and left a deep and long-term mark on Israeli society. Esti Salomon, a groundbreaking social entrepreneur and founder of the Atida association, has been working for over a decade to integrate Haredi women into technological and security roles in the IDF and Israeli industry. Over 400 women have so far been integrated into technological units in the IDF, while maintaining their identity and cultural needs. The program's graduation rate is 99%, and its graduates earn twice the average salary for women in Israel. Salomon created an innovative and sensitive model that breaks down deep cultural barriers, and works out of a sense of mission to strengthen Israel's socio-national resilience. Amitay Korn and Erez Perlmutter won the award for establishing the "Kol Zchut" project - a groundbreaking social-technological platform that provides reliable and accessible information on citizens' rights in Israel. The site includes thousands of information pages in Hebrew, Arabic and Russian, and is visited by millions of users from all parts of Israeli society each year. The uniqueness of the initiative lies in its ability to bring about profound change through collaborations with government bodies, civil society, and professionals, and thanks to a quiet, systemic, and long-lasting impact. The award committee considers Amitay Korn and Erez Perlmutter to be exemplary figures of groundbreaking, innovative, and practical work who have succeeded in an exceptional way in harnessing their abilities and experience in the business and technological worlds to provide unique value to the social world. Reichman University is proud to take part in this important initiative, and to honor the work of people who lead profound social change out of responsibility, vision, and a constant pursuit of social justice. In presence of Mr Gad Boukobza, Director of the Matanel Foundation.  

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Jan 2025
Interview of Joelle Aflalo by Isaac Raskas Ohrenstein for Voices of Impact podcast
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יד בן־צבי, מכון בן־צבי לחקר קהילות ישראל במזרח וקרן מתנאל מזמינים את הציבור להגיש מועמדות לפרס מתנאל לספרים בשפה העברית בנושא מחשבת ישראל שראו אור .בשנים 2024-2022 שני פרסים, בגובה 12,500 דולר כל אחד, יוענקו למחברים של ספרי עיון ומחקר מקוריים העוסקים במחשבת ישראל במובנה .הרחב, בכל תחומי היצירה והתרבות .רשאים להגיש מועמדות מחברי הספרים או ההוצאות לאור .הפרסים יוענקו בטקס חגיגי בחודש אפריל 2025 :לתקנון הפרס ולהגשת מועמדות  https://ybz.org/מלגות-ופרסים/

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?יזם או יזמת חברתיים ?יש לך חשיבה חדשנית ויצירתית ?עשית הרבה למען צדק חברתי ואיכות החיים במדינה !אולי הפרס הזה נועד לך - .תיקון עולם הוא מושג יהודי עתיק בן למעלה מ-2,000 שנה והוא מייצג את השאיפה להטיב ולשפר את עולמנו. הוא מייצג תודעה ברורה של ערבות הדדית, אחריות, ושותפות. ערכים שהם תנאי להמשך קיומה ושגשוגה של מדינת ישראל .פרס מתנאל לתיקון עולם, על סך 12,500 דולר, מטעם אוניברסיטת רייכמן וקרן מתנאל, מבקש להעלות על נס אנשים פרטיים שבחרו להקדיש את מרצם, יכולותיהם ומשאביהם לעשייה למען תיקון עולם וצדק חברתי :מי יכול להגיש מועמדות העומדים בראש מיזמים חברתיים הפועלים לפחות חמש שנים• ניתן להגיש מועמדות בגין מיזם אחד בלבד, והמועמד/ת חייבים להיות ממובילי המיזם• על המיזם להיות בעל היקף נרחב והשפעה לאומית, לשקף עומק מחשבה ורמת ביצוע גבוהה, להיות חדשני ופורץ דרך, להציע מענה לצורך ברור ולייצג את ערכי הפרס•

!זה הזמן שלכם להגיש מועמדות לינק להרשמה

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לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות ל: matanelaward@runi.ac.il

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Musrara, The Naggar School of Art and Society.

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Longevity Summit
Milano 14-27 MARCH 2024
Supported by the Matanel Foundation

Is it possible and ethical, to engage in a chase for eternal youth and extend life expectancy? The world’s cutting-edge scientific research says it is. This is a true revolution in the way we approach aging, and Milan is to spearhead it by hosting this unique two-week-long international scientific Summit. The event, which will take place in different venues across the city, will be open to the general public, scholars, policy makers, doctors and health workers, industry representatives and students. It will involve the participation of the city’s most important Institutions that will join in a dialogue on today’s “hottest” themes in research and investments: Healthy Aging and Longevity. Sixty among the most famous and established scientists, real stars in this field, will talk about the cutting-edge research to slow down the aging process. Demographic change requires a holistic approach based on new social paradigms about welfare policies, economy, work and cities’ organization, which will require the development of political and administrative awareness. Therefore, the Summit will feature roundtables with demographers, investors, startup entrepreneurs and mayors of some of the cities that are currently experimenting with new social organizational models based on demographic change. Indeed, we’re facing a revolution in the future of humanity and social organization, which involves every aspect of life. We’re heading towards a Longevity Rush, a new gold rush. Public and private investors, billionaires searching for the source of eternal life, private equities, startups, companies from every industry sector, from big pharma to supplement manufacturers, cosmetics, advertising, real estate, medical and paramedical fields, as well as the industry of leisure. They are all competing with the baby boomers, who have entered the fourth age en masse being blessed with longer life spans and rather solid economic possibilities, thanks to the economic boom they enjoyed and not having children and/or parents to support. This large segment of today’s population is primarily concerned with keeping in good health and securing a longer life. Free entrance, reservations will be required. The conferences will be held in English and/or Italian. Simultaneous translation will be provided in both languages. To follow the live streaming follow the links.
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Yael Berman-Domb, CEO of ‘Tana Yerushalmi’ (photo: The Jerusalem Fund)
Yael Berman-Domb, CEO of Tana Yerushalmi, during an activity (photo: The Jerusalem Fund)

“As part of the selection process, over 100 nominations were submitted to win the new prestigious award,” it was reported to “Khal Ha’ir”. “Many groundbreaking initiatives were presented in the proposals, which strengthen society in all its aspects and have a decisive contribution for the residents of Jerusalem. At the end of a strict selection process led by the judging team, Yael Berman-Domb, CEO of ‘Tana Jerusalem’ and one of its founders, was chosen to receive the prestigious award. Berman Domb, who has devoted many years to diverse social activities, heads the association that leads unique programs to strengthen the city of Jerusalem by attracting and keeping young men and women in the city, as well as shaping active, committed and influential community leadership.”

“The association leads programs intended for the younger generation of various ages in a democratic and pluralistic spirit, including: a pre-military preparatory school, an integrated midrash, programs for students and accompanying communities,” it added. “Many achievements have been credited to the association in its 13 years of activity: 500 graduates of the Jerusalem high school and TANA Jerusalem programs, 70% of the graduates work in the public and social sector and many have chosen to live in Jerusalem.”

It should be noted that the awarding ceremony will take place on Tuesday, 3/28/23, in Jerusalem in the presence of Mayor Moshe Leon

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"You can just sit and read it non-stop!"/ Steinsaltz Mishnah series presented to President Isaac Herzog at the President's Residence in Jerusalem

President Israel Herzog received today, Monday, 9 Tevet 5783, 2 January 2023, the final volume of the Mishnah with a modern Hebrew translation and commentary by the late Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz), from his son, Rabbi Meni Even-Israel, director of the Steinsaltz Center. This is the last project translated by Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz), thus completing the work of translating the entire Jewish canon and making him the only commentator in Jewish history to have achieved this feat. The late Rabbi Steinsaltz was an educator, researcher, commentator of the Talmud and Hasidic thought, philosopher, social critic, and author of over 300 works in various languages. He also established a network of educational institutions and received a variety of awards including the Israel Prize and the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor. Rabbi Steinsaltz's teachings included a new edition of Judaism's core texts, featuring a clear and concise interpretation and inviting students to delve deeper into various fields, concepts, halachic ruling, and historical background of the topics discussed. The Koren Steinsaltz Mishnah includes 13 volumes, 63 tractates, 4182 mishnayot over a total of some 9,000 pages. The modern Hebrew translation of the Mishnah alone took twelve years. Each volume of the Koren Steinsaltz Mishnah contains an average of 750 color photographs and illustrations. President Isaac Herzog: "This is an amazing enterprise! Its advantage is that it serves the entire nation and connects it to its sources. The fact the fact that you have made it accessible to the whole People of Israel is a great privilege." Rabbi Meni Even-Israel: "We are proud to present to the President the final volume of the Mishnah, bringing us full circle, because Rabbi Steinsaltz and the Steinsaltz Center presented the first volume of the Talmud to President Shazar. This presentation of the final volume of the annotated Mishnah is the fulfillment of the Rabbi's motto "Let My People Know."
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Dec 2022
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Congratulations to the Musrara 2022 Graduates for their achievements and final exhibition.
Here is the link to the Class of 2022 exhibitions site : https://graduation.musrara.co.il/2022/
 

Matanel Prize for Jewish Thoughts

Jul 2022
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Picture : His Excellency Ambassador of Morocco in Israël , Abdel Rahim Al-Bayoud - Dr. Shimon Ohayon, Director, Dahan Center, Bar-Ilan University - Joëlle Aflalo , Director , Matanel Foundation
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Congratulations to the winners of
The Matanel Prize for Tikkun Olam 2022 Israel and Abroad


The Matanel Foundation awarded two prizes among their currently or previously supported projects that applied in 2020,  a prize for a project in Israel and a prize for a project abroad. The two prizes are awarded $30,000 each.
We have given the opportunity to vote to all non-profit organizations currently or previously supported by the Matanel Foundation, as well as members of the Foundation's Management and friends of the Foundation. Through the voting website.
The results of the vote have been announced during the 5th Matanel Retreat  held on April 6th, 2022
Winner of the Matanel for Tikkun Olam prize in Israel : SHEKEL for their project  Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Winner of the Matanel for Tikkun Olam prize Abroad: KAIMA TANZANIA for their project A Matanel Education Farm
Congratulations to the winners, we are looking forward discovering what you will achieve !
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The Matanel Prize for Jewish Thought

The Application is now OPEN

The prize of  USD 25,000 is awarded for the best original book in Jewish Thought, published in Hebrew in the past three years (2020-2022), that is suitable for a wide readership. The book should be at least the second one published by the author who is expected to be also involved  in social and educational activities.

Authors and publishers may submit nominations.

Applicants are required to fill out the application form (in Hebrew), and must submit the following:

  1. CV (English or Hebrew)
  2. List of main publications (up to 2 pages)
  3. Two letters of recommendation that explain why the book deserves the prize. The recommendations may be sent directly to the World Union of Jewish Studies worldunion@jewish-studies.org.
  4. Five copies of the book must be sent to:

The World Union of Jewish Studies, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rabin World Center of Jewish Studies, Mt Scopus, Jerusalem 9190501, Israel

No further documents will be considered.

The submission deadline is Sunday, May 1, 2022.

The upcoming Matanel Prize for Jewish Thought is expected to be awarded during the 18th World Congress of Jewish Studies in Summer 2022 (8-12 August).

The publisher shall ensure that the winning books are decorated with a wrap-around band indicating “Matanel Prize for Jewish Thought 2022″.

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