Philanthropy
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.
Israelis and Diaspora Jews are donating more since Oct. 7, says JGive founder
Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met
Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery
No. 37: Philanthropists of the Jewish world
Miriam Adelson, Frank Lowy, the Schusterman family, Ofra Strauss, Yael Eckstein, Eitan Neishlos, Oleissa Kantor, Henry Swieca, and Idan and Batia Ofer.
No. 23: Larry Ellison: A role model for entrepreneurs
The Oracle founder has made substantial contributions to various causes, including several with Jewish connections, such as large contributions to the Friends of the IDF and the city of Sderot.
No. 21: Eric Fingerhut: Raising millions for towns battered by Hamas, Hezbollah
Eric Fingerhut has overseen the JFNA's donations of hundreds of millions of dollars to Israel, offering support to communities in critical need of support amid war with Hamas and attacks by Hezbollah
No. 17: Marc Rowan: Philanthropist taking US universities to task
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Marc Rowan led a wave of donors to withhold funds from universities failing to tackle antisemitism.
How youth philanthropy creates ripple effects through Israeli society - opinion
We have experienced firsthand how quickly a seed of philanthropy can grow, positively influencing and empowering young people and the communities in which they live.
Jerusalem mourns Shai Doron, president of the Jerusalem Foundation, who passed away at 64
Shai Doron, the influential president of the Jerusalem Foundation, died suddenly in London at 64. His impactful leadership at the Foundation and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has left a lasting legacy.
When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test
“From our point of view, it seems like you’re targeting this particular conflict because you want to demonize Israel,” Bob Horenstein, director of Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council, said.
Israeli-American mogul Irving Pergament reaches for the stars on the 'Galactic 007'
"My life is a blend of my love for my family, my professional success, philanthropy work, and a continual chase after the thrill of flight, now reaching for the stars," Irving says.
'Since October 7, Israel has realized that its fate is in the hands of the young people'
Outreach activist Bracha Shilat speaks at Jerusalem Post Conference.
New Lev Esh project champions mental health initiative for Israel's healing
Philanthropist Olessia Kantor offered hope amidst national trauma at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.
