Philanthropy

Confronting Wexner-Epstein ties, alumni of Jewish leadership programs launch new survivor fund

Wexner has not been charged with any crime in connection with Epstein’s sex-trafficking offenses and has repeatedly denied knowledge of Epstein’s criminal conduct.

US Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) lifts a piece of paper on a board displaying a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) document, revealing an image of businessman Les Wexner, while questioning US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Washington DC, US
Karolyn Feeks Maws, who is Christian, her Jewish husband, Tony Maws, and their 8-year-old son Charlie Maws, decorate their Christmas tree with a homemade Star of David.

National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

Ultra orthodox Chabad Jews dance at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, September 01, 2025.

Chabad donors send 2.5 million dollars to Israel and global Jewish communities

Shlomi Turgeman

Israeli local authorities turn to philanthropy as funding engine, Zoooz says


Genesis prize awarded to NGOs supporting hostages and their families 

The foundation also said that it would contribute to international awareness campaigns to ensure the plight of those held in Hamas captivity remain at the top of the global agenda.

 Genesis Prize Co-founder Stan Polovets (right) with Doron Zexer, who holds a picture of Edan Alexander, one of several lone soldiers he hosts in his home in Israel.

Jewish widow gives $1 billion to NYC medical school to pay for student tuition

Dr. Ruth Gottesman is making the donation from the fortune made by her late husband David "Sandy" Gottesman, a Wall Street financier and early Berkshire Hathaway investor.

 Un empleado trabaja con células madre en el laboratorio del doctor Ali Ertuerk en Múnich, Alemania 23 de abril de 2019.

Reviving Israel’s periphery

Rashi Foundation CEO Michal Cohen on revitalizing war-torn communities

 (R to L) Michal Cohen, CEO Rashi Foundation; Yitzhak Danino, Mayor of Ofakim; and Oren Sagi, CEO Cisco Israel, at the Magnet youth center in Ofakim

Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg: 'Working as a team'

With 47 years of marriage, the couple shares their life story and discusses their work for the Hebrew University and other charities.

 GLENNIE & NATHAN LINDENBERG at the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University 75th anniversary event, 2019

WATCH: 'Working as a team'

In the third episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg discuss their partnership in life and in supporting Hebrew University.

 Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg

3% Rise in orphans in Israel following the war and events of October 7th

Hadar Kess was appointed as an advisor to the State of Israel on orphans due to the dramatic increase in orphans following the October 7th war.

 Mr. Yoav Kisch, Minister of Education, visits and appreciates Sunflowers' activity during the war

Google and the Rashi Foundation launch AI literacy program for youth in the periphery

Students will discover the mysteries behind artificial intelligence and learn how to use it safely and responsibly.

(Right to left)  Yael Balla Avni, VP Programs, Rashi Foundation, Liron Uziel, Ido Ben Yair ,Prof. Yossi Matias, VP of Engineering and Research at Google and Head of Google's  R&D Center in Israel.

The history of the -phile suffix - explainer

Let’s take a look at the many words that include the combining form of “phil” or “phile” and see what we can uncover. 

 A couple of opacarophiles enjoy the sunset.

Making a difference after retirement

Bernard Pinsky, volunteer chairman of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation, says everyone, regardless of financial position, can make a difference

BERNARD PINSKY: ‘We can move the needle.’

WATCH: 'Helping people build things that are worthwhile is very gratifying'

In the second episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Ralph Benmergui, Canadian television and radio personality, speaks with Bernard Pinsky, chair of the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation.

BERNARD PINSKY: ‘We can move the needle.’