NEWS 2010

 June
Winners of I-SAEF's Inaugural Grants in Solar Energy Announced 

I-SAEF awarded its first two grant recipients in Solar Energy after a highly competitive selection process by I-SAEF's Scientific and Commercial Advisors. Research proposals were submitted by all six leading Israeli technology universities. I-SAEF winners were presented at an evening hosted by F. Warren Hellman, Chair of the San Francisco Jewish Community Endowment. Learn about I-SAEF's unique peer review process and the grant winners' ground-breaking research here.

May
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren Presents at I-SAEF event at the Charles Bronfman Philanthropies in New York
At this landmark event with leading Jewish philanthropists, Ambassador Oren discussed I-SAEF and the historic opportunity for Israel to help build a brighter energy future for the world:
"Let me urge you with my fullest Zionist heart to become involved and to help us make this change--not just for the betterment of Israel, but for the betterment of the United States and the world."--Ambassador Michael Oren

Click here to listen to the Ambassador's talk.
 
April 
I-SAEF Presents at the Jewish Funders Network Conference in Phoenix, AZ
The JFN Conference brings together leaders in Jewish philanthropy to exchange ideas about effective philanthropic strategies. Read I-SAEF's JFN profile to learn more about the founders and the initiative.

   UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS & EVENTS

   August 2nd
   Jewish Leadership Forum, Park City, UT

   August 26th  
   Young Funders' Forum, San Francisco Jewish
   Community Endowment, CA