Philanthropy
The 2025 NSW Philanthropy Fellowship cohort with representatives from UIA NSW, JCA and AJF, and Stanley and Charmaine Roth. Photo: supplied
July 15, 2026, 3:52 pm
Applications open for philanthropy fellowship
Applications are open for the 2026 philanthropy fellowship, a five-session program for Jewish adults aged 25 to 40 exploring values-driven giving.
By AJN STAFF
Humanitix's first Head of Impact, Hugh Jackman.
April 30, 2026, 8:00 am
Hugh Jackman joins Humanitix team
Hugh Jackman joins Humanitix as Head of Impact, as more than $20 million is raised for those in need.
By Shane Desiatnik
The AJF delegation in Jerusalem.
April 4, 2024, 8:34 am
‘How will you show up for Israel?’
“All we can do is be more mindful about how we show up – and the role of philanthropy can be very profound,” says Tracie Olcha.
By Peter Kohn
At Israel's Bangkok-based embassy, from left, Tongly Ton, Doeb Chhay (CRST), ambassador Orna Sagiv, Aviv Palti (CRST) and the embassy's political attache Isaac Sagiv discuss Israel's commitment to the Cambodian aid project.
October 5, 2023, 7:42 am
Helping hand in Cambodia
An article in The AJN and then followed up by US-based news agency, Jewish News Syndicate, caught the attention of Orna Sagiv, Israel's ambassador for Thailand and Cambodia, sparking involvement by Israel in the not-for-profit Cambodia Rural Students Trust.
By Peter Kohn
Adrian Redlich.
August 13, 2023, 12:56 pm
Sharing the spirit of entrepreneurship
“We believe that social innovation lies at the heart of solving many of society’s largest problems, and that spirit of entrepreneurship is shared between Merricks Capital and 10×10.
By Carol Saffer
Seth Davis.
July 24, 2023, 6:32 am
Next-generation philanthropy
In 18 months of operation, GGC has built a global network of 115 philanthropists, which it aims to grow to 450, with a five-year goal of $US40 million in donations to Israeli projects.
By Peter Kohn
A past philanthropy fellowship cohort on the program's giving day.
July 10, 2023, 7:19 am
UIA, AJF Philanthropy Fellowship
The fellowship addresses this need by offering participants access to a network of Australian and international Jewish leaders in philanthropy, providing valuable insights into new tools, approaches, learnings and collaborations that promote effective philanthropy.
By Mia Gardiner
Lior.
April 27, 2023, 12:11 pm
Lior to perform at annual dinner
Lior has collaborated with numerous artists including Nigel Westlake and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, and has performed at the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
By Mia Gardiner
August 19, 2020, 4:46 pm
Calling up-and-coming philanthropists
'The fellowship will be influential in shaping future leaders for our local community as well as a strong and vibrant Israel'.
By AJN STAFF
Peter Weiss.
June 11, 2020, 12:00 am
Tributes for ‘godfather of Australian fashion’
Peter Weiss has been remembered as an 'inspiration' and a 'most generous philanthropist' after passing away at the age of 84.
By Gareth Narunsky
Robert and Ruth Magid.
June 11, 2020, 12:00 am
A quantum leap
Researchers at the Israeli Technion University’s Robert and Ruth Magid Electron Beam Quantum Dynamics Laboratory have developed a microscope that records the flow of light.
By AJN STAFF
Eva and Marc Besen.
August 6, 2019, 12:00 am
Besen family grants ‘from the heart’
THE Besens are commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Besen Family Foundation with a program of significant multi-year grants reflecting the history of the family's philanthropy.
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