Fundraising
Italian police arrest nine for raising millions in terror funding for Hamas
Three associations that claimed to support Palestinian civilians are also implicated, allegedly serving as a front for Hamas funding, local police said.
Australia's 'Bondi Hero' handed $1.65m. collected from fundraising
Jewish donors help raise $1.3 m. for Ahmed al Ahmed, Muslim man who disarmed Bondi Beach attacker
Former Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi to be the special guest at AFMDA Gala in Miami
The NYC Marathon that helps Holocaust survivors
There are an estimated 60,000 Holocaust survivors still living in the US. Of those, a third live at or below the poverty line – that is 20,000 people over the age of 77.
Israeli start-up Upstep raises NIS 2m., goes to crowdfunding
Upstep’s sales volume of insoles in the US in 2021 was over 34,000 pairs and the figures for 2022 are expected to show a doubling of that volume.
How are Israelis using partying to help African communities in need?
Three friends in Tel Aviv are working with Innovation: Africa to turn good parties into good deeds
EU set to train 15,000 Ukrainian troops, provide more arms funding for Kyiv
Several EU countries have already been instructing Ukrainian troops on how to use specific weapons and this will continue.
Elon Gold is making comedy a holy mission during Comedy for Koby tour
Comedy for Koby is a stand-up tour run by the Koby Mandell Foundation, founded following the terrorist murder of 13-year-old Koby Mandell in 2002.
Insurtech company Fairmatic to open Israel R&D center, raises $42m
Fairmatic is using big data and AI to disrupt the commercial auto market for company fleets.
UNRWA says it faces existential threat as UN prepares to renew mandate
The organization created by the UN in 1949 has a mandate that is approved by the General Assembly every three years, with the last such vote taking place in 2019.
University of Haifa to award over $120m. in Jewish studies scholarships
$120 million will be earmarked for students studying Jewish religion, heritage and history, and an additional $3 million will go towards female students with financial issues.
Upstep looking to crowdfund $4m.
This is Upstep's second crowdfunding campaign, after 2021 one, in which the company raised $2.5m., breaking a crowdfunding record in Israel.
150 cyclists take fundraising ride to support sick children
Chai Lifeline’s Tour de Simcha bike ride fundraiser has become known for its inspirational “World’s Greatest Finish Line.”
