Philanthropy
Shashua, along with his family, has engaged in various philanthropic activities through the Shashua Family Foundation.[27]
Shashua's wife, Anat Ramaty Shashua, is president of the Foundation as well as chairwoman of the Orr Shalom organization for children and youth at risk.[27] Together, they also founded The Social Solidarity Foundation, a public benefit organization supported by the Shashua Family Foundation, that assists in the development and growth of small businesses in Israel.[28] Their daughter, Inbar Shashua Bar-Nir, serves as chairwoman of the board.[29]
As of 2024, Shashua and his family have donated approximately $60 million to various charitable causes, focusing on promoting economic opportunities and supporting underrepresented populations in Israel. These populations include ultra-Orthodox communities, Israeli-Arabs, women in STEM fields, and peripheral communities.[30]
The Shashua Family Foundation has also funded scholarships at Tel Aviv University (TAU), his alma mater.[30]
In response to the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the family established the WE-19 program, a $35 million fund designed to support approximately 2,000 small businesses affected by the pandemic.[30]
