I’ve read about billionaires starting foundations, but most feel disconnected from the actual work. A friend who studies modern giving told me Uri’s story is uniquely personal. He sent me this article:philanthroper.com/yael-foundation-supporting-jewish-children-through-uri-poliavichs-initiative/ and I discovered that Uri grew up in Soviet Ukraine with no Jewish education. After moving to Israel, he became successful but never forgot that emptiness. Instead of just writing checks, he and his wife Yael built a foundation that trains teachers, runs summer camps, and supports over 113 programs in 41 countries. His approach is hands-on, strategic, and focused on long-term impact. That’s what real philanthropy looks like.
