Join our Community
Support ToI and remove all ads
Learn more

ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 364

Sheldon Adelson

Rep. David Kustoff of Tennessee addressing the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual convention in Las Vegas, Sept. 4, 2024. (Luke Tress/JTA)
September 5, 2024, 8:41 pm
Republican Jewish confab kicks off in Vegas, focusing on domestic antisemitism spike
Speakers repeatedly link Biden and Harris to Oct. 7 massacre and subsequent fallout for American Jews, mourn the six captives executed by Hamas
By Luke Tress
Illustrative: Miriam Adelson at the opening of an ancient road at the City of David archaeological site in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan, June 30, 2019. (Flash90)
August 1, 2023, 4:08 am
Miriam Adelson cut philanthropy as casinos hit COVID slump. Now they’re rebounding
After the pandemic caused the casino industry to flatline, the megadonor’s political and charitable donations lessened and foundation assets dropped – but that has happened before
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
US Ambassador Tom Nides is interviewed by The Times of Israel at the US embassy in Jerusalem, on January 7, 2022. (David Azagury/ US embassy)
May 22, 2022, 7:35 pm
US Ambassador Nides moves into new residence in Jerusalem
Envoy enters home on capital’s Emek Refaim Street, after old official residence in Herzliya was sold by Trump administration in 2020
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
CUFI executive director, David Brog, speaking at the group's Israel Policy Conference in Washington, DC, July 13-14, 2015. (CUFI via JTA)
February 19, 2022, 8:05 am
Adelson protégé, head of pro-Israel group David Brog, running for Congress in Nevada
Jewish founder of pro-evangelical group, who now runs Adelson-funded campus organization, hopes to unseat Democrat incumbent with help of recent redistricting
By Ron Kampeas
Nir Hefetz arrives for a court hearing in the trial against former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Jerusalem District Court, December 29, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 29, 2021, 3:12 pm
Key state witness ends testimony, says was ‘very difficult’ to go against Netanyahu
Nir Hefetz, a former aide to ex-premier, wraps up 5 weeks of hearings in high-profile corruption trial, telling reporters: ‘I only went with the truth’
By Michael Bachner and ToI Staff
Nir Hefetz at the Jerusalem District Court, on December 28, 2021. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
December 28, 2021, 8:16 pm
Ex-aide: Netanyahu pushed Adelson to set up Israel Hayom ‘to take down’ Yedioth
Nir Hefetz tells court that the former PM would threaten the publisher of Yedioth Ahronoth by claiming he had ‘personal information’ about him
By ToI Staff
Then-US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition's annual leadership meeting, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
November 5, 2021, 1:37 am
Republican Jewish Coalition’s upcoming confab aims to thread needle on Trump
Group says conference will see party pushing model for candidates that proved successful in recent Virginia governor race, where GOP candidate embraced Trump, but from a distance
By Ron Kampeas
The Venetian Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, August 2, 2005. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta, File)
March 3, 2021, 6:37 pm
Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands to sell Venetian, exiting the Strip
Casino company owned by the late Jewish billionaire will effectively cease its US operations with $6.25 billion sale of its Las Vegas properties
By Michelle Chapman
Ron Dermer speaks to media at Trump Tower on November 17, 2016, in New York. (AP/Carolyn Kaster)
January 19, 2021, 2:46 am
Netanyahu’s envoy Dermer departs US, but to Democrats he’s been gone for years
Ambassador’s close relationship with the PM and willingness to bet it all on Trump paid handsome dividends, but many on other side of aisle say strategy will haunt Israel
By Jacob Magid
The coffin carrying the late Jewish-American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is brought to his burial at Mt of Olives, in Jerusalem on January 15, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 15, 2021, 2:22 pm
Sheldon Adelson laid to rest at small funeral on Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives
Coffin of the late casino magnate, philanthropist, Trump and Netanyahu patron, was on display at Ben Gurion Airport Thursday for family and friends to pay respects
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pays his respects to the late Jewish-American billionaire Sheldon Adelson after his coffin arrived at Ben Gurion Airport, January 14, 2021. (Ami Shooman/Israel Hayom)
January 15, 2021, 1:06 am
Sheldon Adelson’s coffin arrives in Israel ahead of funeral on Mount of Olives
Netanyahu pays respects to the late casino magnate before his Friday Jerusalem burial: ‘He will be remembered as a great Jewish patriot’
By ToI Staff
Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson watches a lion dance at the opening ceremony of the Sands Cotai Central in Macau, April 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
January 13, 2021, 4:40 pm
PODCAST: The Daily Briefing – Sheldon Adelson, the man who would make kings
A quick 15-minute podcast with ToI editors and reporters to catch you up on what’s important today
By ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump alongside Las Vegas Sands Corporation Chief Executive and Republican mega donor Sheldon Adelson before speaking at the Israeli American Council National Summit in Hollywood, Florida, December 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
January 13, 2021, 12:32 pm
Backed by deep pockets, Adelson made his mark with an unwavering focus on Israel
Friends of billionaire acknowledge his influence had much to do with his wealth, but say his determination to advance his hawkish pro-Israel agenda made him an unstoppable force
By Jacob Magid
US billionaire Sheldon Adelson speaks during a news conference for the opening of Parisian Macao in Macau, September 13, 2016. (Kin Cheung/AP)
January 13, 2021, 11:35 am
Adelson, who bolstered Trump’s pro-Israel policy, to be buried in Jewish state
Casino mogul was an important backroom player in Washington and Jerusalem, and a key supporter of Netanyahu, who mourns him with ‘deep sorrow and heartbreak’
By Tia Goldenberg
American businessman and investor Sheldon Adelson, left, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a cornerstone laying ceremony for the Medicine Faculty buildings at Ariel University in the West Bank, June 28, 2017. (Ben Dori/Flash90)
January 12, 2021, 6:39 pm
Netanyahu: Adelson ‘champion of Jewish people’; Trump: World lost a great man
Israeli and US politicians, officials and groups hail major conservative donor, who died at 87
By ToI Staff
Load More
Sign in or Register
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.
Never miss breaking news on Israel
Get notifications to stay updated
You're subscribed
image
Register for free
and continue reading
Registering also lets you comment on articles and helps us improve your experience. It takes just a few seconds.
Already registered? Enter your email to sign in.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Or Continue with
By registering you agree to the terms and conditions. Once registered, you’ll receive our Daily Edition email for free.
Register to continue
Or Continue with
Log in to continue
Sign in or Register
I forgot my password / Send me a sign in link
Or Continue with
check your email
Check your email
We sent an email to you at .
It has a link that will sign you in.