Israel
Supporting the People of Israel
Supporting the People of Israel
Helmsley works to strengthen the health, safety, and security of the people of Israel, for the benefit of the country, region, and world.
We aim to expand Israel’s world-class healthcare services so that everyone in Israel has access to quality healthcare no matter where they live, strengthen Israel’s contributions to basic scientific, technological, and medical research, and promote global understanding and appreciation of Israel and its people.
We work closely with partners on the ground in Israel – government leaders, universities, health systems and nonprofits – to advance technologies, programs, and innovations that will improve the well-being of communities in Israel and around the world.
Explore our grants in Israel
Since 2010, we have committed more than $700,000,000 in grants for Israel. Learn about our grants and where we work, using this interactive map.
We support the development of healthcare facilities in major cities and underserved areas of Israel.
We work with organizations to enhance medical trauma and disaster relief services.
We invest in innovative strategies to bring advanced services to periphery communities.
We support university programs that help Israeli scientists make significant gains in medicine, biology, energy, technology, and agriculture.
We support education programs in healthcare and STEM to nurture and support the next generation of scientific research.
We work to increase Israel’s ability to communicate its challenges and the realities of its position in the Middle East region.
We support facilitating firsthand experiences of Israeli life and culture for key audiences.
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Hadassah Medical Organization in partnership with the Helmsley Charitable Trust has opened Hadassah-Helmsley Netivot, a new medical center intended to bring advanced diagnostics, treatment, and care close to home for communities in southern Israel. The Jerusalem Post recently reported on the medical center’s opening ceremony, which featured leaders in government, science, philanthropy, and health. Helmsley is committed to improving healthcare…
February 12, 2026
NETIVOT, Israel, February 12, 2026 — Hadassah Medical Organization has opened Hadassah–Helmsley Netivot, a new, innovative medical center designed to provide residents of Netivot and surrounding communities with advanced diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medical care close to home. According to the framework agreement, which was signed prior to the outbreak of the “Swords of Iron” war, Hadassah’s expert medical teams…
January 7, 2026
The Jewish Agency for Israel has received a grant of $1.5 million from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust in support of the Security Fund, one of the most far-reaching Jewish security initiatives in the world.
November 13, 2025
This week, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center marked a major milestone in ophthalmic care with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Eye Institute, designed to provide comprehensive services to tens of thousands of patients annually – both children and adults.
October 30, 2025
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is proud to announce that The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a $10 million grant to support the construction of a state-of-the-art Emergency Underground Hospital in the new Rehabilitation Tower at Ichilov Hospital. This pivotal project aims to provide a comprehensive solution to the urgent need for protected hospital…
May 13, 2025
KIBBUTZ BE’ERI, Israel, May 12, 2025—The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a grant of approximately $2.2 million to The Association for the Betterment of Eshkol Region Residents that will support the agricultural recovery of Kibbutz Be’eri, one of the Eshkol Region’s communities that was among the hardest hit during the October 7 attacks. The grant…
$700M +
in grants committed to Israel
322
grants for Israel
26
hospitals supported across Israel
80%
of Israeli universities have received Helmsley support