Keren Hayesod

A Post-October 7th Awakening: The Work Is Far From Over

The road to the country's full rehabilitation, emotionally and physically, is still long - we must harness this powerful wave of solidarity to strengthen our bonds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025|ByBRUCE LEBOFF

World Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod Bruce Leboff, World Chairman of Keren Hayesod Sam Grundwerg and Director General CEO of Keren Hayesod Edna Weinstock-Gabay overlooking Gaza from Sderot.

Sam Grundwerg, World Chairman Keren Hayesod

Keren Hayesod Head at JP Diplomatic Conference

“We must not miss the historic chance to regroup, rebuild, and reconnect”

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025|ByALAN ROSENBAUM

Sam Grundwerg, chairman of Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.

Israel fundraising org. chair announces ‘unique’ multi-sector alliance to boost war-time aid

“We are not here to replace the government or let it off the hook,” Chairman Sam Grundwerg said. “We’re here to complement, to reinforce, to close the gaps.”

JULY 3, 2025|ByELIAV BREUER

Jewish Agency CEO and Director-General Yehuda Setton and Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog visit the rocket impact site in Bat Yam together with Mayor Tzvika Brot

Jewish groups launch emergency fund to support Iranian missile attack victims

The emergency fund provided NIS 4,000 to bereaved families who lost loved ones during the attacks, people who were hospitalized for over 48 hours, and those who lost their homes in the strikes.

JUNE 27, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Leading through crisis: Edna Weinstock-Gabay’s mission to strengthen Israel, Jewish world

“We can’t afford to let exhaustion set in,” she insists. “The Jewish people have faced existential threats before, and we have survived. We will survive this too.”

MARCH 27, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES

Billionaire and Jewish philanthropist Alexander Mashkevich passes away

Mashkevich began the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress and was one of the founders of the European Resources group.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Left to right: Alexander Mashkevich, Israeli Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Israeli Ambassador to Kazakhstan Edwin Glusman at the 18th anniversary celebration of Astana Main Synagogue dedicated by Maskevitch.

The journey of Steven Lowy

Keren Hayesod’s outgoing chairman reflects on heading the organization during COVID, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Operation Swords of Iron.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM

STEVEN & JUDY LOWY (L), together with Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg (R), visit refugees in Poland before their aliyah.

Steven Lowy honored for leadership as antisemitism rises and war continues

Keren Hayesod awarded Lowy the Ze’ev Jabotinsky prize during unprecedented levels of antisemitism.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Steven Lowy, Keren Hayesod chairman Sam Grundwerg, and President Isaac Herzog

Keren Hayesod support for Israel soars despite global antisemitism - opinion

Keren Hayesod continues to maintain the Diaspora's connection with Israel, even in these difficult times.

OCTOBER 16, 2024BySAM GRUNDWERG

This week in Jewish history

July 22, 1920: Keren Hayesod founded, July 24, 1922: League of Nations grants Britain mandate to administer Palestine.

JULY 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A POSTCARD honors Noble Prize winner Rosalyn Yalow.

October 7 survivors attend Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, share testimonies

The delegation included musicians significantly impacted by the October 7 attacks including Gaza envelope residents, injured soldiers, survivors of the Nova Festival, and relatives of hostages.

MARCH 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF