Keren Hayesod

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.”

 Sam Grundwerg, chairman of Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal.
  Jewish Agency CEO and Director-General Yehuda Setton and Chairman Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog visit the rocket impact site in Bat Yam together with Mayor Tzvika Brot

Jewish groups launch emergency fund to support Iranian missile attack victims

Edna Weinstock-Gabay

Leading through crisis: Edna Weinstock-Gabay’s mission to strengthen Israel, Jewish world 

  Left to right: Alexander  Mashkevich, Israeli Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Marc Schneier, Israeli Ambassador to Kazakhstan Edwin Glusman at the 18th anniversary celebration of Astana Main Synagogue dedicated by Maskevitch.

Billionaire and Jewish philanthropist Alexander Mashkevich passes away


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 & JUDY LOWY (L), together with Keren Hayesod World Chairman Sam Grundwerg (R), visit refugees in Poland before their aliyah.

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.

 Steven Lowy, Keren Hayesod chairman Sam Grundwerg, and President Isaac Herzog

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.

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This week in Jewish history

July 22, 1920: Keren Hayesod founded, July 24, 1922: League of Nations grants Britain mandate to administer Palestine.

 A POSTCARD honors Noble Prize winner Rosalyn Yalow.

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.

 Musicians performing at the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.

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.

 Keren Hayesod chairman Steven Lowy in front of Pasi Cohen’s house in Kibbutz Be’eri. Support from the Diaspora, like that from Keren Hayesod, is crucial after October 7, the author asserts.

Sixth Hanukkah light is kindled at camp operated by Fund for Victims of Terrorism

The Jewish Agency operates Fund with assistance from Keren Hayesod

 Edna Weinstock-Gabbay, CEO of Keren Hayesod, Ayelet Nahmias Verbin, Chairman of the Fund for Victims of Terror, and Sam Grundwerg Global Chairman, Keren Hayesod, light Hanukkah candles together with children at camp

Delegation from Mexican Jewish community arrives in Israel to assist ZAKA search and rescue teams

 Delegation from Mexican Jewish community

WATCH: Memorial Service for victims of October 7 Massacre

Join the the LIVE ceremony that will be broadcast throughout the world

#Bringthemhome - World Zionist Organization

Keren Hayesod brings back Israeli reservists from Latin America on evacuation flight

Keren Hayesod, in collaboration with the Israeli consulate in Sao Paulo, brought back to Israel 165 reservists who received call up orders on an evacuation flight from Latin America.

Israeli soldiers in the rescue plane on their way to Israel

Julia and Yuri Milner donate $5 Million to the Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror

Gift from the foundation established by Julia and Yuri Milner ensures that the Fund can provide essential support on both an immediate and long-term basis to all of the current war’s victims.

 Israelis hand out food to Israeli soldiers near the border with the Gaza Strip, southern Israel, October 11, 2023