Charity

Grapevine: Puttin' in the Ritz

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The majestic King David Hotel in Jerusalem
Gold Isn't Going Up, Your Money Is Just Losing Value

Jewish billionaire couple falls off Forbes's Rich List after donating nearly half their fortune

Hamas terrorists stand near a International Red Cross (ICRC) vehicle, as a search for the bodies of killed Israeli hostages takes place, in Gaza City on November 2, 2025.

IDF: Hamas diverted charity funds from ‘Qawafel al-Khair’ to military wing

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Budapest police says 31-year-old woman wore a wig, posed as charity worker to kidnap newborn


Austrian billionaire's jewels seen fetching over $150 mln at auction

The jewels were acquired by German department store tycoon Helmut Horten who, during the Nazi era, "purchased Jewish businesses that were sold under duress."

Sunrise Ruby and Diamond ring of 25 carats by Cartier and a 90 carat Briolette of India Diamond Necklace by Harry Winston, are seen during a preview of the 700-piece jewellery collection of the late Austrian billionaire Heidi Horten at Christie's before the auction sale in Geneva, Switzerland, May 8

Marathon runner locks himself in glass box and runs for 15 days for charity

Bulgarian marathon runner Karasa Georgiev began running in the glass box in Sofia to raise funds for people fighting addictions.

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Soup kitchen feeds thousands in Hebron

Hebron's Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen provides a lifeline to struggling Palestinians, serving thousands of people daily during Ramadan and throughout the year.

 Takiat Ibrahim soup kitchen, Hebron, on the West Bank, April 4, 2023.

At least 78 killed in stampede during Ramadan event in Yemen

Hundreds of people had crowded into a school to receive financial donations, which amounted to 5,000 Yemeni riyals, or about $9 per person,

 Abandoned footwear and other belongings lie on the ground after a stampede in Sanaa, Yemen, April 19, 2023, in this still image taken from video.

Is Israel running low on philanthropic foundations?

In Switzerland there are 14 times as many philanthropic foundations relative to the population than in Israel.

THE STRATEGIC active philanthropy model.

Passover, tradition and the value of money

Tradition, tradition: This holiday is centered on our children. Take a few minutes to teach them good money habits.

 A WOMAN examines the influx of matzah boxes in a supermarket on Wednesday in Jerusalem ahead of the Passover holiday.

A small girl with a big heart raises funds for the Michael Levin Base

Michael had always spoken about his dream to provide support for lone soldiers, which he himself lacked while in the army – and The Base does just that.

 CHAYA RECEIVES a Certificate of Appreciation from The Base.

Criticism of prominent rabbi’s salary may have been erased from the internet

Rabbi Yehiel Eckstein, founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, allegedly hired a company to protect his online reputation.

Rabbi Yehiel Eckstein greets arrivals on a 2015 Fellowship-funded aliyah flight.

All you need to know: Shuva Israel’s global “Kimcha D’Pischa” Passover charity program


Philanthropy with a soul - opinion

Philanthropy means giving unselfishly, without concerning ourselves with all kinds of considerations that would deprive the act of its soul.

 Jóelle Aflalo