Philanthropy
Yaara Bank-Plotkin highlights diaspora support for IDF at Jerusalem Post Miami Summit
“Our Miami community may be far from the battlefield, but with organizations like Operation Israel and Belev Echad, our impact can be felt every step of the way”.
How the billion from Miami changed Israel’s academic landscape
'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion
Jewish billionaire couple falls off Forbes's Rich List after donating nearly half their fortune
Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala
Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.
Schusterman foundation, whose fortune comes from oil, makes first donation to climate group
The Schusterman Family Philanthropies, built on oil wealth, has granted $300,000 to Adamah, marking their first venture into environmental giving while furthering their commitment to Jewish causes.
Trump nominates Jewish billionaire Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce
Lutnick, currently co-chairing Trump’s transition team, is a significant donor to United Hatzalah, Israel’s largest independent emergency medical service (EMS) organization.
'He picked the wrong Jew to antagonize'
Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams challenges Roger Waters to debate.
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.
