philanthropy

Robert Kraft donates $1m to Yeshiva University

After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students.

Report reveals:

American Jews donated more since 7/10 than during the Six Day War

Donations to Israel since Oct. 7 top $1.4 billion, Israeli government report concludes.

Bronx med school to become tuition-free in August

Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition.

Jewish billionaire buys the Baltimore Orioles

Jewish billionaire David Rubenstein buys his hometown Baltimore Orioles.

Major supporter of Jewish causes sees uptick in revenue

Miriam Adelson slashed her philanthropy as casinos closed due to COVID. Now, her business empire is recuperating.

Who is Alex Soros, successor of George?

Alex Soros, just named as father George’s successor, is a longtime donor to liberal Jewish causes.

Renowned Manhattan philanthropist dies of sudden heart attack

Rabbi Avraham Melohn, a noted community leader and philanthropist from Manhattan, suffered a fatal heart attack yesterday.

Leading Chicago Jewish philanthropist killed in crash

James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash at the age of 70.

Chagit Leviev:

'Jewish education is the best way to maintain Jewish identity'

Chagit Leviev speaks at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York about the group's philanthropy in Israel and abroad.

Top American Jewish philanthropists rarely give to Jewish groups

Half of America’s 25 most generous philanthropists are Jews. Few give to Jewish groups.

Jerusalem:

Vocational training center for special needs youth opens

Abraham B. Polinsky vocational training center officially opens in Jerusalem.

David Gottesman, scion of Jewish philanthropic dynasty, dies at 96

David Gottesman, who continued family tradition of Jewish philanthropy while becoming one of the most successful US investors, died at 96.

This is the man who donated $1.6b to a conservative nonprofit

Barre Seid, secretive donor to pro-Israel causes, is behind $1.6 billion donation to conservative nonprofit.

Sylvan Adams:

'Save a Child’s Heart is the true heart of the State of Israel'

Messi, Neymar, Ramos and the PSG team meet children from Save a Child’s Heart Organization in Israel, sign footballs and shirts for them.

WhatsApp founder donates millions to AIPAC

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum donates record $2 million to AIPAC’s campaign efforts.

Arts philanthropy Reboot is funding Jewish projects

Jewish arts nonprofit helping to get dozens of Jewish-themed projects - including television shows, movies, and podcasts - off the ground.

WhatsApp founder an under-the-radar megadonor to Jewish causes

WhatsApp’s reclusive founder has quietly become a megadonor to Jewish causes.

Philanthropist to donate $1 million to town devastated by terror

Donation will allow construction of a bike path in the town of Elad, where three people were murdered in an Independence Day terror attack.

Op-ed:

Reflections on Jews and money

Jews have historically had far better reasons to value money than most non-Jews, but those who have money are great philanthropists. Op-ed

Haredi billionaire increases support for yeshiva students

At a dinner in the US, haredi billionaire Shlomo Rechnitz says yeshiva students will receive 20% raise in salary.

New foundation marks a new generation in Jewish philanthropy

Neishlos Foundation to work in Holocaust education, promoting innovation, hoping to create long-lasting social impact.

United Hatzalah to get first foldable Ambucar

New York-based Gindi Equities, a mission-driven multi-family investment company, donates first foldable Ambucar to United Hatzalah.

2,000 Jews pledge to leave 50% of their estate to Jewish causes

2,000 Jews sign pledge to leave at least 50% of their estate to charitable causes that support the Jewish people or the State of Israel.

'I want this to be something that we all can be proud of'

A gold mikveh, a Judaica museum and a ballroom: Taiwan to get its Jewish community center.

Holocaust survivor who became Australia's richest woman dies

Jewish philanthropist Millie Phillips donated to many causes, including giving $15 million to Tel Aviv University in 2015.

Celebrated philanthropist Carl Shapiro passes away at 108

Carl Shapiro, Boston philanthropist and longtime benefactor of Brandeis University, has passed away at the age of 108.

Jewish family gives world’s oldest think tank largest-ever gift

Gift from Jewish family will allow think tank to invest in research and conference facilities, historic library.

Remembering Sheldon Adelson

Adelson is known well for his political giving, but the fact of the matter is his philanthropy trumped his political donations. Op-ed.

Israeli historian donates $1 million to WHO

Israeli author and historian Yuval Noah Harari pledges $1 million to World Health Organization to help mitigate halt in US funding.

Jewish businessman distributing free meals to elderly

Russian-Jewish businessman donates 3,000 meals daily to senior citizens under lockdown.

'A very special and exceptional man'

Adv. Yehuda Raveh, a close friend of philanthropist Morton Mandel, who speaks about his friend who passed away at the age of 98.

'He left a huge legacy as a lover of Israel'

Jewish Agency for Israel expresses condolences over death of Jewish philanthropist Morton Mandel, who passed away at the age of 98.

Jewish philanthropist Morton Mandel dies at 98

Jewish philanthropist Morton Mandel, who was well-known in Israel as well, passed away at his home in Florida.

British philanthropist awarded prestigious interfaith award

David Dangoor is awarded the Sternberg Interfaith Gold Medallion for his contribution to improved understanding between faiths.

Kenneth Bialkin, leader and philanthropist, dead at 89

Kenneth Bialkin, longtime Jewish leader and philanthropist, dies at 89.

Philanthropists donate $4 million to protect Jews

Philanthropists donate $4 million to keep Jews safe in Malmo, Sweden.

Man pledges largest single donation to US youth organization

Chicago industrialist donates $25 million to BBYO to empower Jewish young women and teens.

'It's the least we can do'

An interview with a unique man: Max Blankfeld, who sponsors a project exposing UNRWA, and heads the Texas FIDF, among many other things.

Is big philanthropy destroying democracy?

Why is philanthropy failing democracy and how can it do better?

Torah scroll donated in memory of Ari Fuld

Philanthropist Ira Rennert donates Torah to Efrat synagogue for "ilui neshama" of slain hero.

A philanthropist's arrogance: “My Israel is dead”

Minnesota Vikings owner thinks big with Holocaust philanthropy

Minnesota Vikings owner Mark Wilf's philanthropic energy goes toward assisting Holocaust survivors.

PM Honored with Grove of Trees

American Zionist honors Netanyahu - with a grove of trees

Prime Minister Netanyahu received an unusual expression of appreciation: a plaque that a grove of 1,000 trees had been donated in his honor.

2 Million NIS fund established to help housebound sick children

The funds will be used to finance treatments for rare illnesses, medical devices, orthodontic treatments, accessible learning aids and more.

A Jewish response to the zika virus

Dr. Fischer: Czechoslovakia's Gift to Israel

How one man's vision became a household name - and a symbol of the Jewish state's gift to the world.

Jewish Philanthropist, Oil Trader Marc Rich Dead at 78

Jewish philanthropist and oil trader Marc Rich, whose family fled incoming Nazis and as an adult fled US justice untl pardoned, is dead.

Adelsons Infuse Cash Into Birthright Program

The Birthright-Taglit program are to receive a much-needed infusion of cash from top philanthropists Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson.

Pro-Israel Philanthropist Newton Becker Dies at 83

Pro-Israel philanthropist Newton Becker died on Sunday, January 2, at the age of 83, after a lengthy battle with illness.

Ramat HaSharon's Jewish Federation: Help Starts at Home

Ramat HaSharon has joined the American and international philanthropic world by creating Israel's first community Federation, called "Takdim."

Canadian Politician Fights Anti-Semitism with Philanthropy

Canadian ex-Senator Jerry Grafstein and his wife Carole are determined to fight anti-Semitism with two Israel-Canada initiatives.

22 Jewish Groups Listed on 2009 Philanthropy 400

Just 22 Jewish organizations made the 2009 list of groups selected for the U.S.-based Chronicle of Philanthropy 400 this year.

French Businessman Announces Aliyah

Baron Edouard de Rothschild, of the famous Rothschild family, has announced that he will be moving to Israel.

Herb Green: The Man Who Nurtured the Land

Remebering the man whose generosity helped fund a new town for the residents of Gush Katif's community of Netzarim.