Keren Hayesod
No. 35: Alon Futterman - Director Kfar Azza foundation
Rebuilding Israel's south and heading Soroka Hospital's strategic rebuilding, Futterman shows a commitment to resilience and community strength
No. 40: Sam Grundwerg: World Chairman of Keren Hayesod-UIA
A Post-October 7th Awakening: The Work Is Far From Over
Keren Hayesod Head at JP Diplomatic Conference
Israel fundraising org. chair announces ‘unique’ multi-sector alliance to boost war-time aid
“We are not here to replace the government or let it off the hook,” Chairman Sam Grundwerg said. “We’re here to complement, to reinforce, to close the gaps.”
Jewish groups launch emergency fund to support Iranian missile attack victims
The emergency fund provided NIS 4,000 to bereaved families who lost loved ones during the attacks, people who were hospitalized for over 48 hours, and those who lost their homes in the strikes.
Leading through crisis: Edna Weinstock-Gabay’s mission to strengthen Israel, Jewish world
“We can’t afford to let exhaustion set in,” she insists. “The Jewish people have faced existential threats before, and we have survived. We will survive this too.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
This week in Jewish history
July 22, 1920: Keren Hayesod founded, July 24, 1922: League of Nations grants Britain mandate to administer Palestine.
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.
Keren Hayesod chief on the ground in Israel
Steven Lowy, chairman of the World Board of Trustees of Keren Hayesod, visited the Gaza envelope this week.
Sixth Hanukkah light is kindled at camp operated by Fund for Victims of Terrorism
The Jewish Agency operates Fund with assistance from Keren Hayesod