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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.
The Matanel Foundation

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Apr 2025
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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/

Testimonials

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Arnon Stein about the Perah Zahav program in Mitzpe Ramon

Negev Rising- Mitzpe Ramon, Israel

A few days ago we had the most moving gathering of our volunteer students towards the end of the year. Not all the volunteers were able to come, but the majority made the effort and enjoyed an uplifting experience.

The volunteers shared with each other their touching stories and struggles from their experience in the “Perach Zahav Matanel” project and drew strength and ideas from each other.
It is apparent how meaningful the project is for the elderly and not less, for the students.
Some relayed that they are the only ones to walk into their elderly’s house! Besides for their visit during the week, the senior is all alone and eagerly awaits the students visit- almost the only time he’ll turn on the light in the house.

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Pessah 2021 – פסח שמח

Text of Pessach 2021 Newsletter

The Saying of Matanel

See to it that you do not spoil and destroy My world; for if you do, there will be no one else to repair it.

Midrash Ecclesiastes Rabbah 7:13