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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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our fellows

Encouraging our fellows

Encouraging progress

Encouraging progress

Encouraging faith

Encouraging faith

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creativity and culture

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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News from Desert stars

Desert Stars, Negev

The past month has been challenging at Desert Stars, as I imagine it is for everyone. However, in these difficult times our staff, but particularly students and program participants, have been displaying a huge commitment to their communities as young leaders – something that makes us immensely proud.

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De la Gadoue à la Hagada

Michaël Broll, David Chemla, Daniel Bensmien

Le livre que vous tenez entre vos mains est une rencontre… ou plutôt des rencontres ! D’abord c’est une rencontre entre David Lévy, jeune parisien du 21ème siècle et un inconnu qui va bouleverser le déroulement du seder familial de Pessah’. Ensuite, c’est une rencontre entre l’image et le son : écoutez le conte musical au rythme de magnifiques illustrations. C’est aussi une rencontre entre un scénario inédit sur Pessah’ et la traditionnelle Hagada que vous pourrez utiliser le soir du seder. Enfin, c’est une humble tentative de parler de la première « rencontre » entre Avraham Avinou et le Maître du Monde… Alors n’hésitez plus ! Venez découvrir De la Gadoue à la Hagada Un conte de Pessah et laissez-vous emporter…

The Saying of Matanel

He hath made every thing beautiful in its time; also He hath set the world in their heart.

Kohelet 3, 11.