Jewish Philanthropy and the Israeli Third Sector

This article reviews the development of the nonprofit sector in Israel, analyzing its evolution within existing nonprofit theories from a historical perspective. It considers political, social, ideological, and economic changes, discussing the development of policy, government involvement, and the unique features of both Jewish and Arab philanthropy in Israel. The paper further analyzes Israel's civil society, social movements, and social entrepreneurship as expressed within the Third Sector. It provides an in-depth understanding of the dynamics and influences shaping the Israeli nonprofit landscape.