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Welcome to the Ogen Community

This is your place to explore, be inspired, and connect to the people and ideas driving economic resilience in Israel. Dive into stories, insights, and events that highlight how we support families, businesses, nonprofits and all people of Israel in our mission of financial inclusion.

 Whether you're here to learn, share, or get involved—this is where it starts.

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News

After the Missiles: Can Israel’s Economy Find Its Footing?

The Media Line

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Blog

The Government's Compensation Plan Falls Short—Here’s What Small Businesses Really Need

Eldan Kaye, Ogen Blog

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Ogen Helped My Bakery Survive Iran’s Missiles | Khier’s Story from Tamra

Ogen Youtube

News

Iran missiles destroy Tel Aviv apartment complex

After the Missiles: Can Israel’s Economy Find Its Footing?

“There are areas that are completely just overlooked,” Kaye told The Media Line, adding that many who qualify still face frustrating delays and complications.

Blog

The Government's Compensation Plan Falls Short

The Government's Compensation Plan Falls Short—Here’s What Small Businesses Really Need

Small businesses represent 97% of Israeli businesses with around 45% of the workforce in the business sector, employed by micro and small businesses.

Videos

Ogen Helped My Bakery Survive Iran’s Missiles | Khier’s Story from Tamra

Khier immediately found support, receiving a low-interest loan to help his business stay open and mentoring to strategize his best next steps to go from crisis to stability.

Dreams and Flavors, Ogen Supported small-businesses

Check out the stories of three Israeli small-business owners who have succeeded with Ogen’s support despite the challenges of the war’s economic crisis: Ofri and Ido Livney, owners of Livney’s, a family-owned spread brand from the north created from a backyard za'atar harvest; Certified mixologist Ben Zager, owner and founder of Ben&Tonic, a boutique alcohol and active bar service with a new factory opening in the south, and Hillel Porath, owner of Porath Winery, a boutique desert vineyard near Mitzpe Ramon, founded on a vision of strengthening the Negev.

“Front Line’s Back,” Omer Netzer Tribute Song to Ogen

Check out Israeli country artist, Omer Netzer’s tribute ballad to Ogen, which first debuted at this year’s Jewish Funders Network (JFN) International Conference in Nashville Tennessee. From the heart of Israel to the soul of Nashville, the song captures Ogen’s social impact through financial inclusion. With a legacy spanning over 30 years, our mission is to uplift underserved communities on the social and economic periphery, providing the necessary credit and tools for individuals, families, small-businesses and non-profits, in their pursuit of long-term success. As Israel’s leading social lender, we take our strategic blended finance models and know-how to the people of Israel, giving them the support, mentorship, and opportunities to secure their economic stability and the future of Israel. To learn more and support our mission as a donor, investor or foundation go to https://www.ogen.org/en

+1 212-203-0055 | +972-2-530-0787 | development@ogen.org

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