Philanthropy

Huge donation of NIS 200 million for a new rehabilitation hospital in Sde Dov

The Jusidman family from Mexico will fund a significant part of the construction of Israel's central rehabilitation center in Tel Aviv, which will replace the Reuth Hospital.

|ByAVICHAY CHAIM
An illustration of the Jusidman Rehabilitation Hospital campus in Sde Dov
Dovid “David” Hofstedter with Mark Walker at the U.S. State Department in Washington, during the presentation of a report on antisemitism and religious freedom.

David Hofstedter and his family foundation: From Toronto real estate to global Jewish learning

A builder in business and Jewish life.

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH ESTRATEGY
Seymour Fox 88

A 20-year Rhodes Scholar type plan: Helping secure the future of Israel, Jews - opinion

The cumulative effect of this global strategy of destroying Israel has placed us in a precarious situation, with few friends around the world.

|BySOLLY KAPLINSKI
Shaare Zedek’s Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin (L) and President Prof. Jonathan Halevy, previous director-general for 31 years, who solicited Koum’s donation.

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital

With an unprecedented $200 million donation from the Koum Family Foundation, SZMC will build a huge 800-bed hospitalization tower over the next six years and fill the entire space within a decade.

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Strengthening human infrastructure

Genesis Prize Foundation Chairman Stan Polovets reflects on matching gift initiative in honor of 2026 laureate Gal Gadot

MAY 17, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH GENESIS PRIZE
Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Only 45% of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange companies made donations in 2025, study finds

According to ZOOOZ CEO Shlomi Turgeman, philanthropic donations made by Israel’s public companies totaled approximately NIS 800 million in 2025, representing only 10% of all charitable donations.

MAY 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund

Wexner has not been charged with any crime in connection with Epstein’s sex-trafficking offenses and has repeatedly denied knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.

APRIL 22, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) lifts a piece of paper on a board displaying a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document, revealing an image of businessman Les Wexner, while questioning US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Washington DC, US

National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

18Doors, a Jewish nonprofit organization, cut its staff from 15 last August to only 4 this week. A board member attributed budget constraints to philanthropy shifting its focus towards Israel.

APRIL 8, 2026ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
Karolyn Feeks Maws, who is Christian, her Jewish husband, Tony Maws, and their 8-year-old son Charlie Maws, decorate their Christmas tree with a homemade Star of David.

Chabad donors send 2.5 million dollars to Israel and global Jewish communities

The Israeli relief is part of a larger global campaign by Chabad Headquarters to ensure every Jew can access an authentic passover experience.

APRIL 1, 2026ByESTHER DAVIS
Ultra orthodox Chabad Jews dance at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, September 01, 2025.

Israeli local authorities turn to philanthropy as funding engine, Zoooz says

A Zoooz report says municipalities across Israel are increasingly turning to philanthropy to close budget gaps and finance long-term growth.

MARCH 25, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shlomi Turgeman

Keshet reports record year for philanthropy in Israel

Millions of shekels were directed in 2025 toward the rehabilitation of the Gaza border communities, mental health initiatives, and the education system.

MARCH 22, 2026ByGLOBES/TNS
Students place flags near the main lawn of Columbia University, to show support for the Jewish community on campus, for peaceful solutions, and commemorate all lives lost since October 7, 2023, across from a student protest encampment in support of Palestinians, during the ongoing conflict

Answering the call: Yael Eckstein, one of the women leading Israel’s wartime front

The president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews reflects on leadership, faith, and responsibility in a time of war.

MARCH 12, 2026ByRONNIE ROSENMAN
CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Yael Eckstein, in the field.

Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project

The city of Netanya is one of 24 winning cities in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge competition, the organization announced.

FEBRUARY 26, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Israel Prize Laureate Ronny Douek: October 7 accelerated shift in Israeli philanthropy culture

Douek described the day after October 7 as a turning point in how many Israelis understood the role of organized giving.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN
Ronny Douek inaugurates the first resilience room in Merom HaGalil with Dr. Orna Simhon and local council leadership, the first of 40 rooms planned by Sheatufim in frontline communities.