“My favorite thing about ISEF is the sense of belonging.” Sharon Offri Kadosh shares how ISEF gave her a community, confidence, and a purpose to inspire others.

Congrats to ISEF scholar Ariel Aviram on winning the 2025 SID-Israel Research Grant! His PhD work on the water-energy-food nexus develops community-based models for sustainability, already applied in off-grid villages in Tanzania.

Congrats to ISEF scholar Ariel Aviram on winning the 2025 SID-Israel Research Grant! His PhD work on the water-energy-food nexus develops community-based models for sustainability, already applied in off-grid villages in Tanzania.

The ISEF Overseas Alumni Association connects graduates around the world, building bonds, sharing opportunities & carrying ISEF’s mission beyond Israel. A global community with local impact.

Exciting news! ISEF alum Prof. Eitan Yaakobi will speak at #TEDxTechnion this Nov. on DNA as the future of data storage. His journey shows how ISEF support fuels innovators shaping Israel & the world.

Meet Matan Shitrit. A doctorate student, father, municipal leader, and veteran of Israel’s defense forces with 400+ reserve days. With ISEF’s support, he advances research while serving the nation. Your investment fuels Israel’s future.

Shana Tova U’Metuka! This Rosh Hashana, we celebrate renewal & hope and send warm wishes to ISEF students beginning a new academic year. May it be filled with growth, peace & new possibilities for them, for Israel, and for us all.

What if every scholarship came with a promise to give back? ISEF fellows dedicate 85 to 90 hours each year to community projects, mentoring youth, reducing gaps & building a stronger Israel.

Populism and Popular Classes in Israel, ISEF alumnus Dr. Ofer Sitbon with co-editors Prof. Danny Filk, Dr. Eilon Schwartz, and Netta Linzen, offers a fresh, empathetic look, exploring populism’s ties to inequality, democracy & social class. Read more: resling.co.il/product/%d7%a4…

Yom Kippur invites reflection & renewal. We thank our donors, whose generosity empowers students & strengthens communities. Your support is the ripple of renewal Israel needs. G’mar Chatimah Tovah!

Sukkot is about what we build inside it. At ISEF, we build frameworks of opportunity—for students whose potential just needs the right tools to thrive. As Inbal Perag says, “The students’ abilities are already there. We help them realize them—and they go far.” Chag Sukkot Sameach

For Matan Shitrit, ISEF is more than a scholarship. It’s a network of excellence that empowers him to lead & inspire others. Every scholar supported multiplies impact across Israel. This is how your generosity builds the future.

Warm congratulations to Prof. Moshe Elkabetz, Chair of ISEF’s Board of Directors, on his appointment as Head of the School for Biomedical Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Your leadership in academia and at ISEF continues to inspire us all. We are so proud of you!

How do we give every child a fair chance? At ISEF Learning Centers, scholars mentor 200 youngsters, supported by the Yvonne Cohen Book Fund, providing book clubs & computer access. Every child inspired is a future leader.

How can we help young Israelis dream beyond just surviving? After Oct 7, many young Israelis struggle to dream beyond survival. ISEF expands in Northern Israel, linking education with careers, supporting alumni, and shaping hope. Join us in building Israel’s future.

“How long we’ve waited for this moment” We join the nation in gratitude for the return of 20 hostages including Yosef Chaim Ohana, cousin of our scholar Eden Ganem. May we continue to hear good news and better days ahead!

ISEF alumna Sivan Koren leads 390,000 Israeli students as Chair of the National Union of Students. Her journey from ISEF fellow to national leader shows how education turns vision into real change. Read her inspiring story: buff.ly/J7oeTNj

No one should have to walk the path to higher education alone. Every ISEF fellow becomes part of a movement for equity and excellence. Help us keep the ripple growing. Support ISEF and be part of Israel’s story of hope, education, and opportunity.

“We rise by lifting others.” — Robert Ingersoll ISEF’s “Southern Spirit” students brought hope and renewal to the Harduf Hostel, creating space for healing and empowerment. At ISEF, we believe learning means lifting others.

What if your support today opened the door to someone’s future? At ISEF, every gift helps students from underserved communities' access higher education, and become tomorrow’s doctors, educators & leaders. Make your legacy count. iseffoundation.org/many-ways-to-g…