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Matanel Solidarity Vouchers

We are deeply moved by the trials Israel is going through at this difficult time of distress and pain. We mourn the victims, wish a speedy recovery to the injured and raise our prayers for a return to security and tranquillity. We are aware of the resilience of our people, and we do not doubt for a moment that Israel and its army will pull themselves together and loosen the stranglehold in which a ferocious enemy has trapped some of the most peace-loving and justice-loving populations in the region.
The Matanel Foundation has decided to set up an emergency fund to encourage, in our modest way, initiatives designed to relieve the civilian population.

We wish for good news and better days.
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Apr 2025
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

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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

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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Nov 2024

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.

Testimonials

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Etay Benovich

IASA-Guatemala School

Extract from a letter of Etay Benovich, projector of IASA – Guatemala school

Over the past 8 months, we have truly made a great something out of nothing. Whereas last year there was no IASA middle school, now there is a thriving, diverse educational community working hand-in-hand with the disadvantaged Guatemala Elementary School.

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Young et moi. Tomer Sisley sur les traces du boxeur d’Auschwitz

Ce documentaire retrace la quête de l’acteur Tomer Sisley sur les traces d’un personnage historique qui le fascine : Victor “Young” Perez. Dans les années 1930, à tout juste 21 ans, ce jeune homme venu de Tunisie devient champion du monde de boxe. Arrêté en 1943 par la police française, il est déporté à Auschwitz. Là, le directeur de Buna-Monowitz le fera participer avec d’autres détenus à des matchs de boxe organisés pour distraire les SS.

De Paris, à Tel Aviv en passant par la Pologne, Tomer Sisley est parti à la rencontre des derniers témoins de la vie de Perez, certains eux-mêmes rescapés des camps nazis.

 

The Saying of Matanel

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.

Khalil Gibran