Industry
Israeli industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of ISCAR, Blades Technology and IMC, pioneer of industrial parks, Israel Prize laureate and former Knesset member who made manufacturing, technical education and regional development a form of practical Zionism
Bruno Landesberg's life journey, marked by resilience, entrepreneurship, and a commitment to promoting culture, reflects the indelible mark he left on both the business world and the cultural landscape of Israel. His legacy lives on through his family and the enduring success of Sano Industries.
Was an Israeli businessman who held controlling interests in companies in the fields of food, communications, real estate, and banking. Notable among these were the Central Bottling Company, the Israeli franchise of Coca-Cola, Bank Mizrahi-Tefahot, and the Channel 2 television network.
Abraham ("Bundi") Livnat, born in 1924 in Německý Brod, Czechoslovakia (now Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic), was a prominent Israeli businessman and the founder of the "Taavura" Group, which he later managed.
Ephraim Eilin was born on February 20, 1912, in the city of Kharkov, Ukraine, to Joseph Eilin and Esther Konikov. He came from a traditional and Zionist family background. His father was an industrialist and a community leader in Kharkov. From the age of six, Hebrew was spoken in their home. Within their community, they established a cultural school in secrecy, printed books themselves, and conducted their studies in the Hebr…
Gershon Zalkind's life journey is a testament to the power of vision, determination, and philanthropy. As a pioneering Israeli businessman, he not only left an indelible mark on the corporate world but also made a lasting impact on society through his charitable endeavors. Gershon Zalkind's legacy serves as an inspiration for future generations of entrepreneurs and philanthropists, reminding us all that success is not only me…
The Zionist inventor and industrialist who brought jobs, investment, and a lasting cultural institution to Tel Aviv
אריה שנקר (1877– 3 באוקטובר 1959) היה תעשיין, מחלוצי תעשיית הטקסטיל בישראל והנשיא הראשון של התאחדות התעשיינים בישראל.
Eliyahu (Eli) Hurvitz, born on April 20, 1932, and passing away on November 21, 2011, was a prominent Israeli industrialist whose contributions left an indelible mark on the nation's business landscape.
Dov Lautman (February 29, 1936 - November 23, 2013) was an Israeli industrialist and entrepreneur known for his contributions to business and society. He was the founder, owner, and CEO of "Delta Galil Industries," served as the President of the Manufacturers' Association of Israel from 1986 to 1993, and received the Israel Prize in 2007 for his exceptional contribution to the field of industry and his philanthropic endeavors.
Poju Zabludowicz, born on April 6, 1953, is a Finnish-born Jewish businessman and investor who operates out of London. He is the owner of Tamares Group, a holding company based in Liechtenstein.
Dan Propper, born on March 23, 1941, is an Israeli industrialist and businessman, formerly the CEO of the company ASSAF and currently its chairman of the board. He also served as the president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel.
Bruno Landesberg, born on August 8, 1920, and passing away on October 19, 2017, was an Israeli businessman and the founder and chairman of Sano, a prominent cleaning products company in Israel.
Yitzhak Shubinsky (1914 – 1981) was an Israeli accountant and industrialist. Alongside Ladaslav Snellor, he co-founded Autocars (Autokars), where he served as CEO from 1957 to 1971.
Ladislav Snellor (1914 – December 14, 1988) was an Israeli industrialist who co-founded Autocars in 1957, along with Yitzhak Shubinsky. He played a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of the company until his retirement in 1963.
Oded Brenner, born on May 28, 1968, is a confectioner and chocolatier, known for co-founding and formerly owning the chocolate brand Max Brenner.
Raya Strauss Ben-Dror, born on February 11, 1940, is a businesswoman, social entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She co-owned the Strauss Group with her brother Michael and held key positions within the company's senior management and board of directors.
Michael Strauss (May 1, 1934 – October 17, 2020) was an Israeli businessman who served as the CEO of the Strauss Group from 1975 to 2001.
Was a Zionist activist, one of the early agricultural settlers in the land of Israel, a member of the pioneering groups in Degania, a planner of workers' settlements, one of the founders of Nahalal, and the visionary and first manager of "Tnuva."
Eliyahu Fromchenko (also spelled Frommanchenko) (1886/1888 – 28th of Tishrei, 5722, October 8, 1961) was a Jewish industrialist and the founder of the "Laima" chocolate factory in Latvia, which is today the largest candy factory in the country. He was also one of the founders of the "Elite" chocolate and confectionery company.
Israeli industrialist and engineer, longtime owner and chief executive of Elite, who helped turn a pre-state chocolate factory into a major Israeli food company and played a central role in making locally produced instant coffee an everyday household product
Zoglovolk's journey from a small kosher meat producer to a major player in the Israeli food industry has been marked by innovation, adaptability, and expansion. While the company has faced challenges and controversies over the years, it remains a prominent name in the meat and plant-based food sectors, providing a wide range of products to both domestic and international markets.
Picanti was an Israeli meat processing company owned by Aryeh Shraga and Moshe Badash. The company was known for its aggressive marketing techniques, often featuring jingles and catchy tunes on the radio. Picanti gained recognition not only for its products but also for Moshe Badash's involvement in political campaigns.
Marc Moshavitz was an Israeli industrialist who served as the chairman of the board of directors of "Elite" and as the president of the Manufacturers Association of Israel from 1969 to 1975.
In this documentary, we delve into the extraordinary life, rich heritage, lasting legacy, and remarkable contributions of Michael Shorr, a prominent figure within the Jewish community. His story is a testament to the enduring spirit of Jewish culture and identity.
In this documentary, we explore the life, heritage, enduring legacy, and significant contributions of Moses Karat—an eminent scholar whose intellectual pursuits have left an indelible mark on the Jewish community.
Jewish-American entrepreneur, founder of Dell Technologies, enterprise-computing leader and philanthropist who turned a dorm-room idea into one of the world’s major technology infrastructures
Jewish-American computer scientists and entrepreneurs, co-founders of Google, developers of PageRank, and architects of the search, information and internet revolution that changed how humanity finds and uses knowledge
Baron Rothschild, the Well-Known Benefactor and Father of the Yishuv, whose philanthropy, land purchases, agricultural investment and institution-building helped sustain the First Aliyah settlements and lay practical foundations for the Jewish national home
Zionist land developer and institution builder who helped lay the foundations of Netanya and Even Yehuda
A pioneer of Israel’s software and internet industries who combined early-stage investment, public service, and the cultivation of global innovation communities
Intelligence officer, diplomat, defense journalist, and entrepreneur who helped establish the commercial foundations of Israel’s AMOS communications-satellite venture
The engineer, Holocaust survivor, and industrial leader who guided Intel from memory chips to microprocessors and reshaped modern technology management
The Israeli-American physicist and entrepreneur who helped pioneer nonvolatile memory and led SanDisk in bringing flash storage into everyday life
The brothers who built a family of technology companies, cultivated generations of entrepreneurs, and widened access to science and engineering in Israel