As a family with a very long history of giving, we frequently delve into the question of what is our, and philanthropy’s, role in shaping Israel. From the moment that our family foundation was established, we invest time and resources in developing philanthropic, practical, and strategic perceptions of optimal and meaningful giving.
Across all our years of activity, we continue learning about family models from around the world, examining diverse giving strategies, participating in workshops and conferences, leading joint ventures with additional philanthropic organizations in Israel and internationally, and taking an active part in leading organizations in the world of philanthropy.
Philanthropic groups in which we are active
The Jewish Funders Network was set up in 1988 in the USA by a group of Jewish philanthropists who wished to encourage quality philanthropy by creating a platform of cooperation, action and learning. JFN Israel was established for the purpose of allowing Israeli donors and philanthropists a chance to exchange ideas about their philanthropic involvement and expand their areas of giving.
The Next Generation Program incorporates a group of young donors representing the future generation of capitalists in Israel. The group deals with their integration into philanthropic ventures and the dilemmas they are facing. The Next Generation program operated for three years, and following a hiatus and significant growth in the organization’s participants, was reopened in 2017. The Young Adults Forum is a “chapter 2” for many of the Next Generation Program’s graduates. Meeting on a quarterly basis, the forum is a unique space where JFN’s young community can acquaint with and discuss its specific issues.
The Center for Family Philanthropy promotes building a culture of family philanthropy among Israeli donors. The center advances content, programs and consultancy along two main axes: (1) intergenerational philanthropy, by developing a culture of family philanthropy with the family’s children; (2) young adult donors and next generation philanthropists, representing future Israeli philanthropic leadership.
Committed to Give is an initiative geared to promoting philanthropy in Israel. CTG is comprised of 20 Israeli social investors. As a group, it chooses to work together as a way of significantly heightening its private philanthropic thrust, which in turn enhances the effectiveness of its actions.
Established in 1988 by several philanthropic foundation managers, the forum currently numbers 83 member organizations with representatives in Israel. The forum allows professionals to meet and suggest opportunities for learning and sharing knowledge and ideas.
Conscious Capitalism Israel is the local branch of the international organization Conscious Capitalism. The organization works toward creating a wide and meaningful conscious business community to influence the Israeli society, the environment and the country for the better and with solidarity.
The organization promotes exposing the business community to the Conscious Model which includes Conscious Leadership, Conscious Culture, Purpose beyond profit and Stakeholders Orientation. The organization has a substantial influential community.
Business Roundtable Israel - CEO Club of Israel was founded by the Economic Social Forum. the Presidium of Israel Business Organizations and 2B Friendly. The club aims to influence the public agenda and operate together to develop and implement solutions with a business-social value to issues and challenges facing the country in the coming decades. The assumption is that the power' knowledge and experience of the business sector will serve as a multidisciplinary engine for changes of a national magnitude.
