Who We Are
Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal is the preeminent worldwide fundraising arm for the people of Israel. Since its establishment in 1920, Keren Hayesod has been at the forefront of strengthening Israeli society, promoting Aliyah, and enriching the Jewish Diaspora.
We have over a century’s track record cementing the bond between the people of Israel, Diaspora Jewry, and friends of Israel worldwide. Already in our early days, we funded the establishment of over 900 urban and rural communities in Israel and helped develop the country’s economic, educational, and industrial infrastructure. We have financed national and public organizations such as the national airline El Al, the Israeli Philharmonic, and the Hebrew University. Today, we operate 57 campaigns across 45 countries, speaking nine languages and serving in close partnership with numerous Jewish and non-Jewish partners alike.
We, as a national institution and our counterparts, the World Zionist Organization, The Jewish Agency for Israel, and the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), comprise the four pillar national institutions of the State of Israel, all of which enjoy a special protected legal status.
