Philanthropy

Dolly Parton left behind not only songs that touched millions, but also a significant legacy of massive donations to education, health, and science, including support for research during the pandemic.

Dolly Parton's team has confirmed that the beloved country music star has passed away following a short battle with cancer. The singer died at the age of 80, about a year and a half after the death of her husband, Carl, to whom she was married for 58 years.

Dr. Shmuel Harlap, who passed away this morning at the age of 82, stood for decades at the head of Colmobil, the largest automotive group in Israel. Alongside his business activities, he and his wife Anat managed extensive philanthropic work that included donations of hundreds of millions of shekels.

Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart empire, has largely avoided the corporate world, dedicating her life to art and philanthropy. From establishing the Crystal Bridges Museum to funding a medical school, she seeks to make essential services accessible to all. Her journey, however, has been marked by personal tragedies and complex challenges.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Mayor Zohran Mamdani fired dozens of senior executives and tycoons this week from the 'Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City.' Officials note that following his actions, other companies are eyeing locations outside of New York.

The new Fighters' Park for the Yahalom unit has been inaugurated, funded by a 2-million-shekel donation from the Jewish community in Mexico. The complex will serve as a venue for unit ceremonies and soldier welfare, featuring a monument dedicated to the unit's fallen.

The world's richest man addressed the possibility of using his fortune for charitable purposes, claiming that in the future, money will lose its current significance. "Actually, I am going to do something in that direction," he stated.