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Matanel Crossroad Seminar – In Preparation for Israel's Centennial, 2048
A seminar envisioning Israel's state and society in its centennial year – 2048. The seminar will consist of 15 graduate Reichman University students from every department, or outstanding undergraduates in their last year of studies. They will meet over an academic school year for 10 sessions, dealing with the core issues Israel is concerned with toward its centennial: education, welfare, culture, religion, health, finance, communication & media, law, foreign affairs and government. Each session will take place over three hours and begin with an expert guest lecture - cf the program The Matanel Foundation supports such seminars in various other settings in all over the country.
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
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 !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:
- CV (English or Hebrew)
- List of main publications (up to 2 pages)
- 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.
- 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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Emotions brainforum , supported by the Matanel Foundation
Understanding emotions - Conference in Jerusalem, October 24th 9:30 local time The emotions are an integral part of our daily lives and yet they often remain a mystery. Seven world famous women scientists reveal the secrets of what could be considered a neuro tool box in a host of different situations, from basic survival to the social pleasure of taking and sharing a selfie. A full immersion into the world of emotions, where there will be space to discuss one of the most controversial, fear, as well as the strong reciprocal relationship between emotions and learning, and to explore disorders stemming from how we manage our emotions and how we understand those of others. The BrainForum will take place at the Isaac and Luba Becker Auditorium, Goodman Building, Edmond J. Safra Campus of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and is organised in collaboration with the ELSC- Edmond and Lily Center for Brain Sciences and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. It will be possible to participate in presence of the Jerusalem meeting, according to the restrictions for COVID-19. In order to attend this event you will need to present a valid green pass or recovery certificate or a negative Covid test from the last 24 hours. Registration is required. It will be broadcast live in streaming at this link and then uploaded onto the website.Matanel
!נפתחה ההרשמה לתוכנית עמיתי עלמא- מתנאל לשנת תשפ"ב
..אומנים/יות ויוצרות/ים בתחומי התרבות הרוח והתקשורת, ופעילים חברתיים בעלי תואר ראשון ומעלה או תעודה מקבילה - מוזמנים להגיש את מועמדותכן.ם לתוכנית העמיתים של עלמא
התוכנית היא תוכנית שנתית בימים ראשון וחמישי בשעות 17:00 עד 21:45
סמסטר אביב: 31.10.21 - 27.1.22 סמסטר סתיו: 6.3.22 - 23.6.22
לפרטים נוספים והרשמה לחצו כאן
Registration has opened for the Alma-Matanel Fellows Program for the year 2022! Artists and creators in the fields of culture, spirit and communication, and social activists with a bachelor's degree or higher or an equivalent certificate - are invited to submit your candidacy for the Alma Fellows Program. The program is an annual program on Sundays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm to 9:45 pm. Spring semester: 31.10.21 - 27.1.22 Fall semester: 6.3.22 - 23.6.22 For more details and registration click hereThe Municipal Forum for Interfaith Leaders