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Congratulations to Michael Grynszpan, his documentary The Shoshani Riddle,supported by the Matanel Foundation was awarded the Best Documentary in 2023 by the Israeli Critics Association. The film investigates the mystery behind the man known only as Mr. Shoshani. He was an eternal nomad, a mad genius, who attracted disciples such as Nobel Prize winner Elie Wiesel and renowned philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Mr. Shoshani is one of the unsolved riddles of the 20th century and is considered one of the ten most mysterious people of all time.
Originally, this award was intended to offer the winner a summer internship at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel—one of the world’s leading centers for scientific research. So today, we would like to offer a sincere prayer for peace as an absolute necessity. For science, like music, is one of the few things that brings us together as human beings, across borders, languages, and conflicts. It knows no passport. And we hope that this prize will one day regain its special significance—and that these young people will, in a more peaceful world, be able to discover Israel.
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Today in Jerusalem | A Street, A Name, A Legacy
This morning, in the heart of Jerusalem—a city whose stones remember everything—a street received a new name. Not just a name, but a legacy. Not only a signpost, but a step in the long road of Jewish history. The street now bears the name of Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz zt"l: a teacher, a translator of eternity, a builder of bridges between minds and generations, hearts and heavens.
It is fitting—profoundly fitting—that it happens here, in this city of dualities. Jerusalem, whose ancient walls have always held both longing and fulfillment, ruin and rebuilding, silence and song. A city that exists not only on a map, but within the soul of a people.
Rabbi Steinsaltz did not merely live in Jerusalem. He listened to her. Argued with her. Translated her language for those who had forgotten how to hear it. For him, Jerusalem was not only sacred past or distant promise—it was a living challenge, a spiritual center, a ladder between worlds.
To walk a street bearing his name is to be reminded that Torah is not confined to shelves or sanctuaries. It walks with us. It argues, it whispers, it demands. Rabbi Steinsaltz gave us not just books, but a way forward—one that refuses the dullness of the middle ground and insists, instead, on the golden path: a synthesis of intensity and discipline, mysticism and reason, inner fire and quiet faith.
The ceremony today was not simply about naming. It was about meaning. It was about declaring, in a world eager to forget, that some names are not forgotten. That some lives shine so brightly, they must be carved into the stones of Jerusalem.
As the prophet wrote:
"I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a hand and a name—better than sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name, which shall not be cut off." (Isaiah 56:5)
This name will not be cut off.
And so we walk this street now—feet on the pavement, hearts lifted upward—knowing that we, too, are invited to be part of something larger than ourselves. Something ancient. Something urgent. Something eternal.
Blessed is the one who lives in Jerusalem, and helps build her.
Who becomes part of the ladder set upon the earth, whose head reaches toward heaven.
And who, in doing so, becomes a living thread in the fabric of her eternity. 
Dear Friends,
We are delighted to announce the inaugural cycle of the Matanel Sefarad Seminar, an immersive academic and cultural program dedicated to the rich heritage of Sephardic Jewish civilization.
Hosted by the Institute for Jewish Studies Barcelona (EJB), this six-week summer program will take place from June 2 to July 11, 2025, in the heart of Barcelona’s historic Jewish quarter and along the European Routes of Jewish Heritage in Catalonia.
The seminar is designed for students, educators, and cultural activists from all disciplines who are passionate about exploring the depth and breadth of Sephardic history, thought, and culture. Through a unique combination of textual studies, field excursions, and hands-on workshops, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Sephardic heritage—from its golden age in medieval Spain to its contemporary global expressions and challenges.
We warmly invite applications from those eager to join us for this transformative experience.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues and students who may be interested in this unique program.
Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
For more information about the program, faculty, and application process, please visit our website: www.ejbarcelona.org or contact us at info.ejbarcelona@gmail.com.
Warm regards,
Institute for Jewish Studies Barcelona (EJB) 
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/
?יזם או יזמת חברתיים ?יש לך חשיבה חדשנית ויצירתית ?עשית הרבה למען צדק חברתי ואיכות החיים במדינה !אולי הפרס הזה נועד לך - .תיקון עולם הוא מושג יהודי עתיק בן למעלה מ-2,000 שנה והוא מייצג את השאיפה להטיב ולשפר את עולמנו. הוא מייצג תודעה ברורה של ערבות הדדית, אחריות, ושותפות. ערכים שהם תנאי להמשך קיומה ושגשוגה של מדינת ישראל .פרס מתנאל לתיקון עולם, על סך 12,500 דולר, מטעם אוניברסיטת רייכמן וקרן מתנאל, מבקש להעלות על נס אנשים פרטיים שבחרו להקדיש את מרצם, יכולותיהם ומשאביהם לעשייה למען תיקון עולם וצדק חברתי :מי יכול להגיש מועמדות העומדים בראש מיזמים חברתיים הפועלים לפחות חמש שנים• ניתן להגיש מועמדות בגין מיזם אחד בלבד, והמועמד/ת חייבים להיות ממובילי המיזם• על המיזם להיות בעל היקף נרחב והשפעה לאומית, לשקף עומק מחשבה ורמת ביצוע גבוהה, להיות חדשני ופורץ דרך, להציע מענה לצורך ברור ולייצג את ערכי הפרס•
!זה הזמן שלכם להגיש מועמדות לינק להרשמה
לפרטים נוספים ניתן לפנות ל: matanelaward@runi.ac.il
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Musrara, The Naggar School of Art and Society.
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
We would like to extend our sincere congratulations to, CEO of 'Tene Yerushalmi' for winning the prestigious "Jerusalem Prize for Young Leadership"
The Jerusalem Prize for Young Leadership is awarded to civil society leaders (up to the age of 50), workers in non-profit organizations, who have presented significant activity to strengthen Jerusalem, the development of the community and the well-being of the residents. The prize, in the amount of 100 thousand dollars, will be awarded to the organization led by the winner and the prize money will be transferred to the cultivation and promotion of its activities.
The association Tene Yerushalmi 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.
The Matanel Foundation supports their Perach Zahav Bnei Bayit program 
Congratulations to the Musrara 2022 Graduates for their achievements and final exhibition.
Here is the link to the Class of 2022 exhibitions site : https://graduation.musrara.co.il/2022/
Picture : Graduation ceremony at the Tel Aviv University the 10th of May.
Congratulations to The Na Laga’at Center which was awarded the prestigious prize in the Inclusive Employment category, selected from among 522 nominees across 90 countries as the sole Israeli winner for their contribution to the integration of blind, deaf and deaf-blind people in employment and culture.
The award was presented last weekend at the United Nations offices in Vienna, Austria, as part of the Zero Project Conference 2025, which was attended by over 1,000 participants from 90 countries involved in the integration and accessibility of and for people with special needs.
Supported by the Matanel Foundation, the 'Na Laga'at Center was selected due to the unique model it operates and the fact that it is an accessible cultural institution for people with visual and hearing disabilities, which also provides vocational training and employment. 70% of the center's workforce includes people with sensory disabilities.
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Joelle Aflalo's visit - Yad Ben Zvi Institute-October 2024
Joelle Aflalo's visit - Merkaz Telem Jerusalem
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The BrightMed team has the great pleasure to invite you to 2024’s edition of the Gibraltar
World Music Festival (GWMF) and the BrightMed events. This year’s theme is ‘LEVANA’
This year’s theme, chosen to address the strong need to rebirth after the Covid years that
left Culture, particularly in Gibraltar, sterile, is linked to tapping into the wonderful female
energy. This energy is seen as the fundamental force for a renaissance.
While some may find that LEVANA was a Roman Goddess associated with childbirth, it
also signifies “white” in Hebrew, and is used to name the full moon. What better
representation of female connection than the full moon and its influences on us, our mothers,
sisters, and partners?
To represent LEVANA, the Artistic Directors selected three powerful artists: Sian Pottok,
Michelle Davis and Ana Carla Maza.
As per every edition, GWMF will arrange a concert at the St Michael’s Cave on the Evening
of the 27th June (from 20.00).
The Book Histoire Juive de la France, supported by the Matanel Foundation has received the prestigious Mare Nostrum Prize 2023 section History and Geopolitics
A Jewish History of France: this monumental study tracing two millennia of Jewish presence in France stands out for its exceptional documentary and analytical wealth. Produced by 150 renowned academics under the direction of Sylvie Anne Goldberg, this colossal work captivates with its skilful blend of specialist scholarship and accessibility. The great strength of the book lies in its willingness to place the trajectory of the Jews in the global historical contexts in which they participated. Varying its focus from the long term to the study of specific cases, it reveals the full complexity of the relationship between France and its Jews. Supported by sumptuous iconography, this landmark book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the centuries. Its scientific and editorial quality is a credit to the vitality of Jewish studies, and the "Mare Nostrum Prize - History and Geopolitics", awarded to Roberto Mercadini (Le Génie des ténèbres - Les Belles Lettres), was a fitting reward.
Picture : Graduation ceremony at the Tel Aviv University the 5th of June.
Foto: Marc Müller / CER
"MUSEUM" , supported by the Matanel Foundation will be screened at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque on April 16 at 19h
To get a discount coupon. Simply enter the word מוזיאון20 in the coupon box of the reservation form. Here is the 
Joëlle Aflalo meeting with Aliza Bloch, mayor of Beit Shemesh
Congratulations to Elyon Motion for the Premiere of his new documentary : "MUSEUM" , supported by the Matanel Foundation that will be released in theaters on November 30, 2022 in France.
Here are this week programmation:
The Board of the Matanel Foundation congratulates Chief Rabbi Goldschmidt for his nomination as one of the most influential Jews in 2022 by the Jerusalem Post.
500 guests and international speakers are invited to an open discussion and think tank sessions focusing on the challenges of the next decade and on how to strengthen the Zionist movement, the Diaspora, and the state of Israel for a better and united Jewish nation and people.
Prof. Oded Israeli, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev on his book, R. Moses b. Nachman (Nachmanides): Intellectual Biography.
Picture Marom graduation party 13th of June