Fundraising

Leading through the storm

After 8 years leading Keren Hayesod–United Israel Appeal, Sam Grundwerg reflects on guiding them through global crises, strengthening Israel–Diaspora ties & finding cause for Jewish optimism

SAM GRUNDWERG,  outgoing Word Chairman of  Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.
Founder of Moonshot AI Yang Zhilin delivers a speech at a conference of 2026 Zhongguancun forum, in Beijing, China March 25, 2026.

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US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks at The People V. The Powerful rally at the Detroit Opera House on July 18, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sanders, US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and others joined El-Sayed to rally the crowds.

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Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni

Mekorot raises NIS 1.75 billion after bond offering draws NIS 3 billion in demand


Italian Hamas proxy banned from fundraising from every online payment system

After numerous inquiries to credit card companies and American bodies dealing with sanctions and regulations, all credit card companies have banned the organization from using their services. 

The PayPal app logo seen on a mobile phone in this illustration photo

Michael Cayre leads Moonlight Gala, raises $10m. for victims of October 7

The gala, which successfully raised about 10 million dollars, was held last week at the luxurious Casa Cipriani, a property owned by the Cayre family.

 NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Michael Cayre.

Israeli Startup Mine secures $30 million despite ongoing war

PayPal Ventures and Nationwide were among those contributing to the impressive funding round.

 100 Euro Banknotes are seen at the Money Service Austria company's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, November 16, 2017.

Wartime rabbi: Leading American Jewish clergyman takes on a new role

Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove has stepped up since October 7 like few others, raising millions for Israel's war and rebuilding efforts and leading the fight against antisemitism.

 Rabbi Cosgrove

Lifeline project offers fine art print to help rebuild Kibbutz Re’im

Five people from the kibbutz were murdered. Another six are now being held hostage in Gaza. 

 THE LIFELINE art print and historical project.

Jewish Federations' emergency fund tops $600 million for Israeli aid

The Federation has also backed the Fund for Victims of Terror and supported various groups, from the elderly to minority communities, affected by the war.

 Jewish Federation leaders visit Ronen Gabay, a wounded October 7th hero and recipient of Jewish Agency Funds for Victims of Terror support.

'The Iron Lionesses': Women raised over NIS 1 mil. for military in two weeks

Despite having no prior fundraising experience, they had channeled donations from both Jewish and non-Jewish communities abroad to over 22 military units.

 IDF soldiers near the scene of a stabbing attack near Ariel that left 3 dead and 3 injured.

Noa Kirel raises nearly $30 million for IDF in war effort

The Ben Yosef family and Noa Kirel organized the evenings for IDF soldiers and the FIDF organization in the US, which were attended by philanthropists and businessmen.

 Israeli singer Noa Kirel at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv on September 7, 2022.

Snir Association for the elderly population of Israel

 From right Yoav Plateau Sharon and his father Shmuel Plateau Sharon.

Gal Gadot's mac and cheese company raises $13 million to bring in new investors

Gadot and her business partner Jen Zeszut thought to market Goodles to everyone, as the product had initially been marketed for kids. 

 Tiffany & Co. Global Brand Ambassador Gal Gadot speaks during a ribbon cutting ceremony for reopening of the Tiffany flagship store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S., April 26, 2023.