James Packer wasn't just another billionaire who developed relationships with Israel's elite. The Australian media and casino tycoon with the troubled psyche mingled with those in the most secret circles in the country. Benjamin Netanyahu exploited him to the hilt – and he wasn't the only one who did so
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Jan. 15, 2021
Sheldon Adelson wasn’t just the man who changed the face of print journalism in Israel, he was also an important prosecution witness in the cases against his former friend, Benjamin Netanyahu. The Las Vegas billionaire, who died Tuesday at 87, launched the free daily Israel Hayom in 2007 for two reasons: to get Netanyahu reelected prime minister and weaken the power of Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Arnon Mozes, at the time Israel’s most influential media magnate.
“Mozes is the strongest man in Israel,” Adelson once said. “All he wants is to preserve his power. He’s also playing with the government and will cut a deal with anyone to advance his personal interests.”
KEMACH Empowers Charedim in the Israeli Workplace By Harry Glazer | December 24, 2020
There is a very high rate of unemployment in charedi society in Israel. Government figures in 2003 indicated that only 33% of charedi men were participating in the workforce. In 2007 three well regarded Jewish philanthropists Leo Noe of London, Aaron Wolfson of Lawrence, and Eli Horn of Sao Paulo decided to work together to help find a solution to this growing problem. They established the KEMACH organization in 2007, whose goal is to enable every charedi individual “to fulfill their potential, while not compromising their religious values and lifestyle in any way.” Looking back after 13 years of growth and progress, the results are very encouraging Israeli government figures for 2019 show that 52% of charedi men are now employed.