Philanthropy

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.

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

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

Shlomi Turgeman

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

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

Keshet reports record year for philanthropy in Israel


‘Philanthropy starts with curiosity’

Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 THE PINCHEVSKYS in Israel

WATCH: 'Philanthropy starts with curiosity'

In the fifth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky

'Our mission is to fight antisemitism, strengthen the state of Israel, protect American democracy'

LIVE: Adam Milstein, renowned American-Israeli philanthropist, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post explaining the vision and goals of the Impact Forum

 Adam Milstein at the Impact Forum Foundation Event

This Colombian olah promotes cohesion and prosperity in Israeli society

Nicole is CEO of the Merage Foundation Israel, a private philanthropy to initiate and advance transformational programs in the areas of Negev development, aliyah, and social resilience.

 NICOLE HOD STROH, 43 FROM COLOMBIA TO RA’ANANA, 2009

Menomadin Foundation and Hebrew University unveil plan to strengthen Israeli welfare system

As part of this initiative, reservists' spouses will receive benefits, along with families of Hamas hostages and residents of evacuated communities.

 Haim Taib, President, and Founder of the Menomadin Foundation, presents report on Israeli welfare system to Minister of Welfare and Social Security Ya'akov Margi.

Good Deeds Day


Social public policy - opinion

Philanthropy's vital role in shaping policy for societal reconstruction and sustainable solutions in Israel's social infrastructure.

Frederick Lawrence presents the keynote speech on the state of diversity and equity at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis last fall.

‘I’m just a typical Jewish grandmother’

April Rosenfeld is a dedicated supporter of the Hebrew University.

 (From L) MICHAEL & APRIL ROSENFELD with Prof. Menahem Ben Sasson, chancellor of Hebrew University of Jerusalem, during the Wall of Life ceremony on Mount Scopus

WATCH: 'Hebrew University is a wonderful place of learning and healing'

In the fourth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ April Rosenfeld discusses the importance of charity and the meaning of philanthropy.

 April Rosenfeld

Genesis prize awarded to NGOs supporting hostages and their families 

The foundation also said that it would contribute to international awareness campaigns to ensure the plight of those held in Hamas captivity remain at the top of the global agenda.

 Genesis Prize Co-founder Stan Polovets (right) with Doron Zexer, who holds a picture of Edan Alexander, one of several lone soldiers he hosts in his home in Israel.