"Temple of Eternity" A Legacy of Michèle Hajal

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"Temple of Eternity" A Legacy of Michèle Hajal
*Temple of Eternity: A Myth of Hope (هيكلٌ الأبديّة: أسطورة الأمل)* is not any book, it is the culmination of a clinical and poetic journey, born from a narrative analysis study of Michèle Hajal, Miss Lebanon 2016 third runner-up and clinical dietitian, whose public battle with cancer became a national symbol of grace, resilience, and luminous dignity. This work transforms Michèle’s lived experience into a mythic framework of healing, where suffering is not silenced but transfigured into communal meaning. It bridges therapeutic writing, symbolic legacy, and clinical insight, offering readers a vessel of hope that transcends time and diagnosis. Through this campaign, I seek to fund the printing, publishing, and small ceremonial signing event of the book, ensuring it reaches those who need it most: clinicians, survivors, youth, and bearers of silent strength. Your Support Enables - Professional printing and binding of the first edition - Publishing and symbolic distribution to libraries, clinics, and youth centers - A dignified signing event honoring Michèle’s legacy and the book’s contributors - Venue, media, and ceremonial elements that reflect the book’s mythic and therapeutic spirit - Legacy preservation through documentation, storytelling, and communal engagement Why This Matters Michèle Hajal’s story is not just remembered—it is studied, honored, and transformed into a framework of healing. *Temple of Eternity* offers a new language for grief, courage, and continuity. It invites readers to walk through symbolic thresholds where despair becomes dignity, and memory becomes myth. This campaign is a call to those who believe in the power of story to heal, unite, and endure. How You Can Help - Contribute any amount, every gesture builds the temple - Share this campaign with those who carry hope - Attend the signing event and become part of the legacy Funding Goal: $5,400 USD This amount will cover the full realization of *Temple of Eternity* as a published legacy artifact, including: - Printing & Binding: $1,400 High-quality production of the first edition, with symbolic design elements and archival durability. - Publishing & Distribution: $600 Platform setup, and delivery to libraries, clinics, and youth centers across Lebanon and internationally. - Ceremonial Signing Event: $2,000 Venue rental, symbolic staging, media documentation, and dignified hospitality for attendees and contributors. - Design & Layout: $400 Professional formatting, cover design, and integration of symbolic motifs aligned with Michèle Hajal’s legacy. - Campaign & Outreach Materials: $1,000 Visuals, invitations, and promotional content to engage supporters and honor the book’s communal purpose. About the Author Georges El Najjar is a Lebanese Licensed clinical psychologist, therapeutic writer, and legacy event organizer. His work bridges clinical insight, poetic depth, and symbolic design to create vessels of communal meaning. *Temple of Eternity* is the result of his narrative study of Michèle Hajal, a tribute to her life, and a gift to all who seek healing through story.

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Support Here & Elsewhere Film Festival

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Support Here & Elsewhere Film Festival
We are the Here & Elsewhere core founders: Lilith, Fateema, and Habib². We’re raising funds to cover the production costs of the Here and Elsewhere Short Film Festival. What is Here & Elsewhere? Here & Elsewhere is a grassroots short film festival championing voices facing systematic marginalization worldwide. Taking place this October 1–3 at the Beirut Art Center in Lebanon, it celebrates beauty, joy, and resilience; bringing together films and voices that defy stereotypes and tell richer, more authentic stories. Why we need your help: Given the dire economic situation, securing grants or sponsorships has been nearly impossible, so we’re turning to our community. We are a small group of artists volunteering our time and labor, and your contribution will directly cover essential costs: Transportation 33% Catering 16% Print Materials 13% AV Technician 11% Accommodation 10% Volunteers 10% Contingency 10% We are so grateful to Beirut Art Center for being our venue sponsor! Your impact: Every donation, no matter how small, helps us preserve culture, amplify underrepresented voices, and decolonize cinema. We are Non-Profit: 100% of ticket sales will go directly to: The Gaza Skate Team Amwaj — the debut feature film by Palestinian diaspora filmmaker Fateema Al-Hamaydeh Miller Festival details: October 1–3, 2025 Beirut Art Center, Beirut, Lebanon https://culturagroovy.com/ IG: @hereandelsewhere Tickets: https://ihjoz.com/events/8522 Thank you for believing in the power of film, in dreams… and in us.

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