2025 ISEF GALA

MAY 19TH 2025
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Nina Weiner, ISEF Co-Founder and Chairwoman Emerita
R to L:–Carlos Benaim, ISEF President; Judith Richter, Kobi Richter, Michelle Nasser
photographer Richard Koek

We are delighted that so many of ISEF’s supporters were able to join us at ISEF’s 48th Anniversary Gala Celebration on May 19th in NYC standing with us in support of ISEF’s mission helping us build a brighter future in Israel through higher education.

Together, we were able to honor Drs. Judith and Kobi Richter, salute ISEF Co-Founder Nina Weiner on receiving the Israel Prize, and raise critical funds for ISEF’s programs on 20 campuses all over Israel.
Please view gala photos here https://richardkoekphotographer.pixieset.com/isefgala2025/
Your contribution is a vote of confidence in the entire ISEF family, especially significant in these perilous times, when our students are grappling with disruption, relocation and economic hardship. We are happy to note that ISEF has again achieved a 100% rating from Charity Navigator.
Support ISEF’s students and help us continue this vital work:
https://www.iseffoundation.org/2025-isef-gala-auction/
We also invite you to watch the trailer for The Last Twins the inspiring new film by our honoree, Judith Richter about her father.
This work is a reflection of the same spirit that drives our mission—resilience, justice, and hope. It will be playing in the Quad Cinema from June 6 to June 12.

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Over 95% of our students stay in school and graduate thanks to ISEF's award-winning leadership training and support programs
14% of ISEF's scholars hail from Ethiopian communities—far more than their proportion in Israeli society (1.6%) and at the universities (only 0.5%)
Some 60% of ISEF's scholarship recipients are women--many from communities where few women have gotten a higher education.
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