Today is a sad day for the Jewish people, the State of Israel and Birthright Israel for we have lost our dear friend and most generous supporter, Sheldon Adelson (z”l). There are few people in this world who can compare to Sheldon and his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, when it comes to their generosity and dedication to our people and our homeland.
I had the honor of knowing Sheldon for more than thirty years, well before I joined Birthright Israel Foundation as President & CEO. I have always admired his love of Judaism, Israel and his beloved wife, Miri. The two served as a power couple, a pair who strived to make a difference in the world.
Supporters of Birthright Israel since 2006, the Adelsons have contributed nearly half a billion dollars to our organization, allowing us to send more than 750,000 participants. Take a moment and think about that number. That is nearly an entire generation who can now say they are proud Jews who are connected to the State of Israel.
Oct 31, 2020 Adelson, whose net worth is pegged at almost $32bn by Forbes, has long been the top bankroller of the Republican Jewish Coalition, a conservative pro-Israel lobbying group whose board he sits on. As of September 2020, Adelson was listed by Forbes as having a fortune of US$33.5 billion, making him the 28th-richest person in the world and 17th in the Forbes 400. He was a major contributor to Republican Party candidates and was often dubbed a ' kingmaker ' due to the size and frequency of his donations. American casino magnate, Sheldon Gary Adelson, has a net worth of $31.4 billion in August 2019. Currently the 8th wealthiest American and 16th wealthiest person in the world, Adelson vastly increased his net worth upon the initial public offering of Las Vegas Sands in December 2004. Jul 03, 2019 Sheldon Adelson Net Worth is $35.0 Billion (as of 2020) It has been reported that the overall size of the current Sheldon Adelson net worth is as much as 29.2 billion dollars. Sheldon Adelson became famous because of his successful involvement into business, where he made his name popular as a successful business magnate. Sheldon Adelson On 4-8-1933 Sheldon Adelson (nickname: Sheldon) was born in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He made his 25900 million dollar fortune with Casino and hotel magnate. The economist is married to Miriam Ochsorn, his starsign is Leo and he is now 87 years of age.
Sheldon often shared the story of his father, who was never able to visit Israel. He and Miri were determined to make sure no other young Jewish adult ever missed out on the opportunity to visit the Promised Land. When Sheldon and Miri learned there was a waiting list for the program, at times twice as many applicants as spots available, they immediately increased their support to make sure every single applicant was able to receive this gift.
With each visit to Israel, Sheldon and Miri met more and more Birthright Israel participants and saw the incredible impact the program was having on them. They knew that it was not just a gift to the participants but to the Jewish community as a whole. With that in mind, the Adelsons created their first matching gift challenge in 2011 to encourage members of the Jewish community to join them in providing this gift. This match has allowed Birthright Israel Foundation to increase our support and number of donors.
Miri and Sheldon could have had their names on many buildings but instead their names are engraved on the hearts and minds of all those young Jews who went on Birthright Israel and discovered who they are and what they are a part of. Through their generous giving they have laid the cornerstone for a stronger Jewish foundation.
In 2018, we honored the Adelsons at our gala and presented them with the “Guardians of the Jewish Future” award. We know our future will be a bright one thanks to their love and support.
May Sheldon’s memory serve as a blessing to the Jewish people and may his family be comforted by the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. His legacy will forever live on in our hearts.
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How Much Is Sheldon Adelson Worth?
In 2021, Sheldon Adelson's net worth was estimated to be $30 Billion.As one of the richest celebrities in the world, people are always wondering how much money Sheldon Adelson has or makes. While it's impossible to calculate the exact amount Sheldon Adelson is worth, we can use publicly available information such as salary, investments, businesses, endorsements, and other income to estimate a net worth for 2021.
Who Is Sheldon Adelson?
Age: 87Place of Birth: Dorchester
Profession/Source of Wealth:Entrepreneur, Businessperson, Real Estate Development
Categories:Richest Business, Richest Billionaires
Country: United States of America
Nicknames:
Sheldon G Adelson, Sheldon G. Adelson, Sheldon Gary Adelson
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