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Matanel Crossroad Seminar – In preparation for Israel’s centennial

The state of Israel and global Judaism are once again facing a crossroad: On the one hand, there is regrowth, rehabilitation, and revival, while on the other there is deterioration, embarrassment, and social and spiritual collapse. We therefore must start a thinking process that will attempt to present new and invigorating points of view, an infrastructure for a deep soul-search and inquiry.

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Encouraging creativity and culture

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Nov 2026
Laughing at oneself, laughing at others, laughing with others. For its 24th edition, the BJIFF becomes Recto / Verso, a festival that explores humor and its ability to build bridges between cultures and communities. On the program at the CCLJ and the Tricoterie: 6 premiere comedies from around the world (Canada, Israel, Germany, USA), an evening of Belgian short films followed by a discussion on humor with their directors, a stand-up comedy show, and a 100% New York Jewish-themed meal. Supported by the Matanel Foundation

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Testimonial 4th retreat - A thank you letter from Jean Claude Lalou

The 4th Matanel Retreat 2018

Avec mes sincères remerciements pour l’accueil et la remarquable convention à laquelle j’ai eu la chance d’assister.J’ai pu comprendre et mesurer ce que Matanel faisait pour offrir à ceux qui en ont le plus besoin l’aide efficace et intelligente qui leur fait prendre leur destin en main.

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Rosh Hashana 2019 שנה טובה

The Saying of Matanel

In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence, the second listening, the third remembering, the fourth practicing, the fifth – teaching others.

Solomon Ibn Gabirol