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


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

Michael Bloomberg launches regional innovation hubs in war-stricken Israeli cities - exclusive

The initiative, under Bloomberg Philanthropies, intends to provide both support and expertise, based on vast experience in other conflict zones, to the most affected communities across Israel.

  Former New York City mayor and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg hosts a roundtable discussion with municipal leaders throughout Israel from all walks of life