Keren Hayesod

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

AUGUST 27, 2026|ByALAN ROSENBAUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH KEREN HAYESOD

SAM GRUNDWERG, outgoing Word Chairman of Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.

Ambassador Eli Vered Hazan, appointed new World Chairman of Keren Hayesod, July 13, 2026.

Keren Hayesod appoints Ambassador Eli Vered Hazan as next World Chairman

Hazan is set to succeed Sam Grundwerg, leader of Keren Hayesod over the past eight years.

JULY 14, 2026|ByARIELLA ROITMAN

Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO of Keren Hayesod visiting an Absorption Center in Kiryat Yam

Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People

"One people, connected by a common story, a shared future, and a home that belongs to us all."

MAY 14, 2026|ByEDNA WEINSTOCK-GABAY, IN COLLABORATION WITH KEREN HAYESOD

Shira Lev Ami, CEO, Israel National Digital Agency and Edna Weinstock-Gabay, CEO & Director General, Keren Hayesod

Keren Hayesod CEO: 'Every day, we must invent a new reality'

At the Jerusalem Post Women Leaders Summit 2026, Edna Weinstock-Gabay reflects on leadership through war, resilience, and global Jewish solidarity.

MARCH 26, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH KEREN HAYESOD

Billionaire and Jewish philanthropist Alexander Mashkevich passes away

Mashkevich began the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress and was one of the founders of the European Resources group.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Left to right: Alexander Mashkevich, Israeli Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Israeli Ambassador to Kazakhstan Edwin Glusman at the 18th anniversary celebration of Astana Main Synagogue dedicated by Maskevitch.

The journey of Steven Lowy

Keren Hayesod’s outgoing chairman reflects on heading the organization during COVID, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Operation Swords of Iron.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByALAN ROSENBAUM

STEVEN & JUDY LOWY (L), together with Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg (R), visit refugees in Poland before their aliyah.

Steven Lowy honored for leadership as antisemitism rises and war continues

Keren Hayesod awarded Lowy the Ze’ev Jabotinsky prize during unprecedented levels of antisemitism.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Steven Lowy, Keren Hayesod chairman Sam Grundwerg, and President Isaac Herzog

Keren Hayesod support for Israel soars despite global antisemitism - opinion

Keren Hayesod continues to maintain the Diaspora's connection with Israel, even in these difficult times.

OCTOBER 16, 2024BySAM GRUNDWERG

This week in Jewish history

July 22, 1920: Keren Hayesod founded, July 24, 1922: League of Nations grants Britain mandate to administer Palestine.

JULY 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A POSTCARD honors Noble Prize winner Rosalyn Yalow.

October 7 survivors attend Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, share testimonies

The delegation included musicians significantly impacted by the October 7 attacks including Gaza envelope residents, injured soldiers, survivors of the Nova Festival, and relatives of hostages.

MARCH 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF