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Sheldon Adelson

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Who

Sheldon Adelson · Economics & Business

What

Casino magnate and philanthropist who funded major Jewish, medical and educational causes including Birthright Israel.

When

1933, Boston, Massachusetts, United States — 2021, Malibu, California, United States

Where

United States · Israel

Founded
Las Vegas Sands1988
Biography

Sheldon Adelson is recognized among Israeli contributors to Economics & Business — Casino magnate and philanthropist who funded major Jewish, medical and educational causes including Birthright Israel.

How & why

Sheldon Adelson was an American casino magnate who built the Las Vegas Sands empire and became one of the world's wealthiest people and a major political donor and philanthropist. Born to a Jewish immigrant family in Boston, he funded major Jewish, medical and educational causes, including a lead role in financing Birthright Israel. His philanthropy left a lasting mark on Jewish communal life.

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Source: Wikipedia — Sheldon Adelson

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Casino magnate and philanthropist who funded major Jewish, medical and educational causes including Birthright Israel.

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Source: Wikipedia — Sheldon Adelson