Fundraising
Mekorot raises NIS 1.75 billion after bond offering draws NIS 3 billion in demand
Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni, "The fundraising will allow Mekorot to continue its critical investment program for developing Israel's water sector."
Far Right YouTuber raises $20,000 for Cornell student who's ‘not interested in working for a Jew'
Charity on Jgive's platform rose 200% post-October 7, signaling digitization of Jewish philanthropy
Is Harry Styles's new concert tour indirectly fundraising for Hamas-linked charities?
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.”
Veteran fundraiser to lead development of largest philanthropic project in Zionist world
Boaz Meir to become International Development Director of World Zionist Village in Beersheba
