Philanthropy

Coming Full Circle: Miami Beach Couple Gives Back to the Program Where They Met

Through the Simkins Family Foundation, Nicole and Michael Simkins support a new wellness center at the Israel study abroad program where their relationship began

Nicole and Michael Simkins with their three kids, Jaden, Eli, and Harper
JGive founder and CEO Ori Ben Shlomo.

Nearly three years after Oct. 7, Israeli donations keep climbing as philanthropy shifts to recovery

Miriam Adelson

No. 6: Miriam Adelson: The Rothschild of our times

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink

No. 11: Larry Fink: The Jewish power broker at the center of global finance


No. 21: Eric Fingerhut: Raising millions for towns battered by Hamas, Hezbollah

Eric Fingerhut has overseen the JFNA's donations of hundreds of millions of dollars to Israel, offering support to communities in critical need of support amid war with Hamas and attacks by Hezbollah

 Eric Fingerhut.

No. 17: Marc Rowan: Philanthropist taking US universities to task

Billionaire investor and philanthropist Marc Rowan led a wave of donors to withhold funds from universities failing to tackle antisemitism.

 Marc Rowan.

How youth philanthropy creates ripple effects through Israeli society - opinion

We have experienced firsthand how quickly a seed of philanthropy can grow, positively influencing and empowering young people and the communities in which they live.

 PARTICIPANTS TAKE part in Honeycomb’s Magshimim program in Israel. The program introduces teens to philanthropy through a Jewish lens, the writer explains.

Jerusalem mourns Shai Doron, president of the Jerusalem Foundation, who passed away at 64

Shai Doron, the influential president of the Jerusalem Foundation, died suddenly in London at 64. His impactful leadership at the Foundation and the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo has left a lasting legacy.

 SHAI DORON, always a civil servant.

When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test

“From our point of view, it seems like you’re targeting this particular conflict because you want to demonize Israel,” Bob Horenstein, director of Portland’s Jewish Community Relations Council, said.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

Israeli-American mogul Irving Pergament reaches for the stars on the 'Galactic 007'

"My life is a blend of my love for my family, my professional success, philanthropy work, and a continual chase after the thrill of flight, now reaching for the stars," Irving says.

Irving Pergament in front of Virgin Galactic's 'Galactic 007'.

'Since October 7, Israel has realized that its fate is in the hands of the young people'

Outreach activist Bracha Shilat speaks at Jerusalem Post Conference.

Outreach activist and Israel’s Next Generations representative Bracha Shilat tat the Jerusalem Post Conference

New Lev Esh project champions mental health initiative for Israel's healing

Philanthropist Olessia Kantor offered hope amidst national trauma at the Jerusalem Post Annual Conference.

 Philanthropist Olessia Kantor

TAU awards honorary degree to first Jewish woman appointed to Canada's Supreme Court

Eight individuals from diverse fields will be recognized for their remarkable contributions to society.

 Tel Aviv University Honorary Degree 2024

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