Our Story
Bnai Zion’s commitment to Israel predates even the existence of the Jewish State itself: Since 1908, we’ve been hard at work making the miracle that is modern day Israel possible. From launching Magen David Adom, the Red Star of David, still the nation’s premiere provider of emergency medical services, to establishing Betzalel, its first—and still most prominent—fine arts academy, we’ve made a significant contribution to Israel’s growth. Today, Bnai Zion’s impact is still widely felt in virtually every realm of Israeli life and society, from a 24/7 emergency assistance center that delivers medicine, food, and other essentials to Holocaust survivors and elderly Israelis to the Bnai Zion Medical Center in Haifa, a leader in emergency preparedness medicine and provider of critical healthcare services for Arabs and Jews residing in Northern Israel.
Our Mission
Accelerating Israel’s growth and perpetuating social impact and peaceful coexistence through partnerships and meaningful projects with our friends and allies around the world.
Our History

2020
Establishment of Yad Rosa

2017
Construction of The George and Irina Schaeffer Cultural Center

2015
Construction of Cultural Center at Ma’ale Adumim

1997
Groundbreaking for Bnai Zion's Library of Peace

1983
Senator Joseph Biden accepts America-Israel Friendship Award from Senator Alan Cranston

1980
NY Governor Hugh Carey and Senator Henry Jackson honored by Bnai Zion

1978
State-of-the-art rehabilitation facility opened in Haifa

1978
Elie Wiesel receives humanitarian award from the Bnai Zion Foundation

1974
Bnai Zion Foundation honors President Gerald R. Ford

1973
Dinner honoring Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey civil rights leadership

1972
Founding of America-Israel Friendship House

1968
Bnai Zion Foundation honors Thurgood Marshall for his leadership in civil rights

1960
JFK recognizes Bnai Zion Foundation for its nonpartisan humanitarian work

1947
Kfar Bnai Zion founded home for Holocaust survivors

1944
Bnai Zion Women’s Council founded

1941
Founding of Magen David Adom, Israel's Red Cross

1908
Bnai Zion founded as Order of the Sons of Zion