Philanthropy

WhatsApp founder Jan Koum makes largest-ever donation to Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek hospital

With an unprecedented $200 million donation from the Koum Family Foundation, SZMC will build a huge 800-bed hospitalization tower over the next six years and fill the entire space within a decade.

Shaare Zedek’s Director-General Prof. Ofer Merin (L) and President Prof. Jonathan Halevy, previous director-general for 31 years, who solicited Koum’s donation.
Former hostage Liri Albag hugs actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

Strengthening human infrastructure

THE TEL AVIV Stock Exchange.

Only 45% of Tel Aviv Stock Exchange companies made donations in 2025, study finds

US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) lifts a piece of paper on a board displaying a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document, revealing an image of businessman Les Wexner, while questioning US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Washington DC, US

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund


'Life is for the living': Discussing Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of positive thinking

WATCH: In the first episode of the 2025 season of ‘The Philanthropists,’ Monette Malewski National Chair of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University speaks to Israeli writer and director Maor Zaguri.

 Monette Malewski, National Chair of Canadian Friends of Hebrew University

Israel Prize honors Ronny Douek for four decades of social work

After a lifetime of service, Ronny Douek says his Israel Prize belongs to every Israeli who stepped up after October 7.

 Roni Douek.

Strong Women Leaders Discuss Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation

These women bring to the forefront, professional challenges they have faced and the solutions they brought to the table.

 Panel: "Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation"

Olessia Kantor: ‘Women are more than enough’ in leadership and society

At the Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit, Kantor praised Israeli women's resilience and encouraged grassroots activism.

 Olessia Kantor

Nonprofits should be at the front line of forming a functioning society - opinion

When the political space is frequently divided, and at times even toxic and dysfunctional, nonprofits become even more integral to a functioning society.

 KFAR MACCABIAH HOTEL has swimming pools, a fitness club, a spa and tennis courts.

Jason Rager: Transforming business, finance, and philanthropy with vision


Dr. Miriam Adelson, the modern-day Rothschild Israelis have finally recognized - comment

Miriam Adelson has been building the Jewish future for decades. Israel is only now starting to realize it.

Miriam Adelson attends the Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

Miriam Adelson’s legacy: Philanthropy and unwavering commitment - opinion

Miriam’s true strength doesn’t lie in the number of projects she has funded or initiatives she has launched – it lies in her ability to unite, inspire, and act without seeking anything in return.

Miriam Adelson attends the Israel Hayom security conference in Jerusalem, December 1, 2024

From tanks to drones: How to empower agile philanthropy - opinion

A strong, resilient, flourishing, and transformative Jewish future relies on new, innovative Jewish philanthropy.

 New Israeli Shekel banknotes are seen in this picture illustration taken November 9, 2021.

Strategic philanthropy is crucial now - opinion

Our mission remains clear: to bolster Israel’s national resilience by ensuring that local systems from the North to the South have the support they need.

THE STRATEGIC active philanthropy model.