Tel Aviv is one of the world’s most dynamic cities. But within its boundaries lie many neighborhoods where citizens live in poverty. It’s that fact that led to the formation of the Tel Aviv Foundation in 1977 and which has led Ira Riklis and his family to be staunch supporters of the foundation for more than twenty years.
The Foundation provides for the needy and creates opportunities for a better future for Tel Aviv and all of Israel through catalyzing donors as strategic partners in projects throughout the city. To date, they’ve raised more than $300 million, money that has gone to support more than 300 projects in education, culture, the arts, sports and social services. Ira Riklis isn’t the largest donor, but he and his family have supported more projects than any other donor. And to make sure their effort have the maximum impact, they’ve focused all of their projects to helping one needy neighborhood—Schoonat Ezra.