Philanthropy

The Len effect: Investing in Israel’s future

From promising medicines to AI and the next generation of Israeli filmmakers, Len Blavatnik’s support for Tel Aviv University is helping turn talent and ambition into international impact

Len Blavatnik (second from right) on a visit to the TAU campus
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Civic responsibility and philanthropy strengthen Israeli society - opinion

The New Lowy International School Building

Tel Aviv University inaugurates new home for Lowy International School in memory of Shirley Lowy

2026 TAU Honorary Degrees Ceremony

A celebration of excellence: Watch Tel Aviv University’s Honorary Degrees Ceremony live


Hebrew University receives record $250 million donation from philanthropist John Paulson

Billionaire John Paulson’s gift will fund a new Faculty of Engineering, expand medical research, and support trauma treatment.

John Paulson visits "Mornings With Maria" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 23, 2024 in New York City.

Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder

Ori Ben-Shlomo told 'The Deep Dive' that philanthropy may now shape Israel's future more than politics does, with elections two weeks away.

Ori Ben Shlomo, the CEO and founder of JGive

Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met

Through the Simkins Family Foundation, Nicole and Michael Simkins support a new wellness center at the Israel study abroad program where their relationship began

Nicole and Michael Simkins with their three kids, Jaden, Eli, and Harper

Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery

JGive CEO Ori Ben-Shlomo says donations rose from NIS 160 million before Oct. 7 to nearly NIS 400 million last year, as Israeli philanthropy shifts from emergency relief toward rehabilitation.

JGive founder and CEO Ori Ben Shlomo.

No. 6: Miriam Adelson: The Rothschild of our times

Miriam Adelson was No. 26 on this list last year. She is in the top five now, and her fortune did not move. What moved was us.

Miriam Adelson

No. 11: Larry Fink: The Jewish power broker at the center of global finance

Larry Fink combines BlackRock’s $10 trillion global influence with deeply personal support for Israel and active leadership in the Jewish world.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

No. 17: Larry Ellison: The philanthropist of the Jewish world

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly became the world’s richest man as his AI bet sent his fortune soaring, while his influence expanded across technology, media and philanthropy.

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison speaks during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

No. 38: Doron Almog, Yaakov Hagoel, Mark Wilf: Uniting Israel, world Jewry in a year of challenge

The leaders of three Israeli organizations pave the way for shaping the future of the Jewish state.

(L-R): Doron Almog, Yaakov Hagoel, and Mark Wilf

The sapling that bore bruit

Zvi Neta’s journey has taken him from Southern Command intelligence to the forefront of Israeli business, technology and philanthropy.

Zvi Neta, chairman of Automotive Equipment Group.

Israel's new philanthropists are not writing checks, but managing capital - interview

A new generation of entrepreneurs is changing everything we thought we knew about philanthropy. Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet, explains how the world of philanthropy is changing.

Maya Natan Mozer, CEO and founder of Keshet.