Philanthropy

The power of "Agile Philanthropy" in times of crisis

Agile philanthropic partners provide the speed, flexibility, and sustained commitment required to solve complex social crises in real time

Broward helped co-develop a strategic framework to protect young Israeli women serving.
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

Reichman course for students: Take NIS 500,000 and decide how to distribute it

The opening of the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute with Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Eran Ben Gal, Yael Arad and Sylvan Adams.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute


New social media initiative from IDF reservists in the Israel-Hamas war

The new program, co-created by Israel-Is and Merit Spread, seeks to prepare IDF reservists to engage in digital activism for Israel through social media, helping their mental health.

Participants in Israel-Is program

Michael Bloomberg launches regional innovation hubs in war-stricken Israeli cities - exclusive

The initiative, under Bloomberg Philanthropies, intends to provide both support and expertise, based on vast experience in other conflict zones, to the most affected communities across Israel.

  Former New York City mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg hosts a roundtable discussion with municipal leaders throughout Israel from all walks of life

Theater charity Broadway Cares donates to Israeli groups after criticism over Gaza aid

Broadway Cares donates $400,000 to Israeli aid groups after criticism for Gaza relief donations, clarifying its mission and supporting apolitical organizations.

 A London theater has apologized after a performer allegedly singled out an Israeli audience member who refused to applaud a Palestinian flag during a comedy set on Saturday night. (Illustrative).

‘Philanthropy starts with curiosity’

Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 THE PINCHEVSKYS in Israel

WATCH: 'Philanthropy starts with curiosity'

In the fifth episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky discuss Israel, Hebrew University, and the value of giving.

 Pnina and Marcel Pinchevsky

'Our mission is to fight antisemitism, strengthen the state of Israel, protect American democracy'

LIVE: Adam Milstein, renowned American-Israeli philanthropist, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post explaining the vision and goals of the Impact Forum

 Adam Milstein at the Impact Forum Foundation Event

This Colombian olah promotes cohesion and prosperity in Israeli society

Nicole is CEO of the Merage Foundation Israel, a private philanthropy to initiate and advance transformational programs in the areas of Negev development, aliyah, and social resilience.

 NICOLE HOD STROH, 43 FROM COLOMBIA TO RA’ANANA, 2009

Menomadin Foundation and Hebrew University unveil plan to strengthen Israeli welfare system

As part of this initiative, reservists' spouses will receive benefits, along with families of Hamas hostages and residents of evacuated communities.

 Haim Taib, President, and Founder of the Menomadin Foundation, presents report on Israeli welfare system to Minister of Welfare and Social Security Ya'akov Margi.

Good Deeds Day


Social public policy - opinion

Philanthropy's vital role in shaping policy for societal reconstruction and sustainable solutions in Israel's social infrastructure.

Frederick Lawrence presents the keynote speech on the state of diversity and equity at the Heller School of Social Policy and Management at Brandeis last fall.