Philanthropy

Tel Aviv University plans to rename Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences

The university said the change, made with the Sackler family’s approval, is intended to help secure a major donation for research and teaching in the exact sciences.

View of the Tel Aviv University campus
Broward helped co-develop a strategic framework to protect young Israeli women serving.

The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis

Leonard Grunstein’s career reflects a lifelong commitment to leadership, ethical excellence, community service, and creating lasting impact.

Leonard Grunstein: A career defined by leadership, law, and lasting impact

Students at Reichman University, January 22, 2026

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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.

 Philanthropists.

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.

 Larry Ellison.

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

 Eric Fingerhut.

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.

 Marc Rowan.

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.

 PARTICIPANTS TAKE part in Honeycomb’s Magshimim program in Israel. The program introduces teens to philanthropy through a Jewish lens, the writer explains.

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.

 SHAI DORON, always a civil servant.

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.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

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.

Irving Pergament in front of Virgin Galactic's 'Galactic 007'.

'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.

Outreach activist and Israel’s Next Generations representative Bracha Shilat tat the 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.

 Philanthropist Olessia Kantor