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Behind the Super Shekel: Why Israel's Currency is Holding Strong
In the wake of war, currencies typically fall. Confidence is shaken, capital flees, and the value of money tumbles in tandem with stability. But Israel’s currency is telling a different story.
After a sharp two-week rally, the Israeli Shekel (ILS) reached ₪3.3312 per USD on 12 July 2025, its strongest position in over two years.

Yael Simon
Jul 307 min read


What If Crisis Creates Alpha?
The Institutional Awakening: How Geopolitical Stress Tests Reveal Crisis-Resistant Investment Alpha

Yael Simon
Jul 25 min read


Beyond Financial Metrics: The Strategic Case for Institutional Participation in Israel's Innovation Economy
Israel's innovation economy: Exploiting market inefficiencies for institutional alpha generation beyond traditional metrics.

Yael Simon
Mar 45 min read


Strategic Partnership with The Russell Berrie Foundation
Russell Berrie Foundation leads AMPLIFY with 20-year track record of mission-aligned investing in Israel
Adam Hirsch, COO and CFO The Russell Berrie Foundation
Feb 111 min read


After October 7th: The $60 Billion Imperative
Jewish philanthropy's $60B paradox: Why foundations fight antisemitism with grants while their investments may work against them.

Yael Simon
Feb 35 min read


From Silicon Valley to Tel Aviv: Why Israel's AI Revolution Demands a Strategic Response from Jewish Leaders
From Silicon Valley to Tel Aviv: Why Israel's AI revolution demands a strategic response from Jewish leaders

Yael Simon
Jan 262 min read


Jewish foundations and nonprofits: Align your investments with your philanthropic goals
When your foundation or nonprofit undergoes a portfolio review of endowment holdings — a standard component of the due diligence pr

Michael Lustig
Jan 234 min read


When Investment Meets Impact: A Lesson for Jewish Foundations
From Gates Foundation's 2007 paradox to Bill Ackman's TASE investment: Aligning endowment strategy with mission without sacrificing returns.

Ruthie Rotenberg
Jan 192 min read


Stabilizing Israel's Economy: The Role of Foreign Institutional Investors
Market paradox: Israeli tech raises $1.8B while foreign investment drops 68%. How can institutional investors navigate this complex reality?

Yael Simon
Jan 163 min read
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