The ISEF Foundation @ISEFFoundation

Education changes everything. For 50 yrs, ISEF has turned potential into leadership, supporting students from Israel’s periphery to become innovators, doctors & changemakers. Support ISEF and help build Israel’s future. One scholar at a time. iseffoundation.org/many-ways-to-g…

Proud of ISEF alum Prof. Vered Padler-Karavani, co-author of a new review in Seminars in Immunology on vertebrate sialoglycan-binding proteins & their roles in immunity. A milestone showing how ISEF alumni shape global science. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Proud of ISEF alum @Vered Padler-Karavani, co-author of a new review in Seminars in Immunology on vertebrate sialoglycan-binding proteins & their roles in immunity. A milestone showing how ISEF alumni shape global science. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

A New Chapter Begins. Wishing all students in Israel a successful & fulfilling school year! To the thousands in ISEF programs nationwide, we are proud of you. May this year bring growth, & inspiration.

ISEF PhD fellow Abd Alkader Yassin is helping change how we fight cancer. His work on nanotech-powered CAR T-cell therapy at @bengurionu is now published in Advanced Materials. Smart science, global impact. Congratulations, Abd!

Thousands apply. Just 3% are accepted. Not due to merit, but resources. ISEF is a boutique foundation, committed to providing each scholar with intensive, long-term support. With more funding, we can reach more students. With your help, we can say yes to more.

We’re beaming with pride! Mazal tov to ISEF alumna Prof. Simcha Getahune. ISEF alumna, educator, activist & torch-lighter, now a professor! From ELEM to leading the Ethiopian Jewish Heritage Center, Prof. Getahune inspires us all. Mazal tov! A true ISEF inspiration.

Yuval Cohen, ISEF alumnus & Salkind Fellow, thanks Neta Ronen for her support through every detail. This is the kind of mentorship that defines ISEF. It reminds us that the power of ISEF is in its people. Thank you, Yuval! And thank you, Neta!

Proud to share that we have earned the 2025 @CandidDotOrg Platinum Seal of Transparency! Your support builds futures, and now you can see exactly how. This is your impact, made visible: guidestar.org/profile/13-290…

On July 10, ISEF alumus @Adirshor launched Schizophrenia and Atonement — a raw, healing story rooted in his work as a military psychologist. From the IDF to the Israel Police, his journey embodies ISEF’s spirit of service. Mazal tov, Adir!

Sharon Offri Kadosh nearly gave up on her degree until she found ISEF. Now she’s pursuing her PhD at Bar-Ilan and first in her family to reach higher education. “ISEF is the biggest thing that ever happened to me.” she said.

Budget cuts. Global boycotts. Israel’s future at stake. And into this moment steps ISEF alum Prof. @dr_amimoyal, now leading Israel’s academic future. This is what your donation builds: bold leaders with impact far beyond the classroom. Support ISEF.

At ISEF’s Central Program leadership day, students explored how challenges become opportunities under the guidance of Michal Hanuka, Director of ISEF’s Master’s Program. This reflects ISEF’s mission to empower future leaders from Israel’s periphery to create real change.

We asked ChatGPT about ISEF and its answer is a beautiful validation of everything we’ve worked for since 1977. ISEF doesn’t just fund education. We nurtures diverse young leaders, connects communities, and creates real social change. Watch to see how AI sums up our story

Congrats to ISEF alumni Dr. Assor, Dr. Salman & Dr. Chula, now graduates of @BarIlanU of Medicine. A journey from dreamers to healers. We’re proud of you!

For Barel Yaakobov, ISEF is family and opportunity. As a teen she was told “you can do anything” & now she is in a position to tell teens the same. ISEF helps close social and academic gaps, creating a cycle of support that lasts for generations.

Sharon Shimon found the courage to dream bigger. With ISEF’s support and community, he pushed past limits, asked for what he needed, and took pride in his journey. From a small neighborhood to a future full of possibility.

Barel, an ISEF scholar, visited Applied Materials and saw firsthand that high-tech careers are within reach, many employees were once students like her. Thanks to ISEF’s financial and emotional support, she’s confident to pursue her dreams.

Supporting ISEF has been deeply personal for Joseph Aiken, inspired by role models who give back. What makes ISEF unique? The students and their resilience, drive, and success against the odds. Their stories continue to inspire every day.

Happy July 4th! Today we’re celebrating values of freedom, opportunity, & equality, which are principles that inspire our work at ISEF every day. To our friends & supporters in the U.S., thank you for standing w/ us as we help students across Israel reach their full potential.