Billionaire Brandon Korff Gifts Lone Soldiers Luxury Weekend Stays
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Jewish-American billionaire Brandon Korff gifted lone IDF soldiers luxury weekend getaways with spa treatments at the David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv. The initiative, in partnership with the Michael Levin Center for Lone Soldiers, aims to provide a special treat for soldiers serving far from family. Korff, whose brother served as a lone soldier, has previously supported lone soldiers and funded Israeli online advocacy programs. The gifts are valued at approximately 1,800 shekels and have elicited emotional responses from the recipients.
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- Billionaire Brandon Korff gifted lone IDF soldiers luxury weekend getaways with spa treatments.
- The initiative took place at the David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv during a Shabbat dinner.
- The prizes are valued at approximately 1,800 shekels and aim to provide a special treat.
- Korff's brother previously served as a lone soldier, inspiring his support.
- This is Korff's second known initiative supporting lone soldiers this year.
Jewish-American businessman and billionaire Brandon Korff, previously known in Israel for his relationship with model Yael Shelbia, has continued his financial support for IDF soldiers. Korff, grandson of the late media mogul Sumner Redstone, whose family once controlled Paramount, CBS, and MTV, recently provided a lavish gift to lone soldiers. At a festive Shabbat dinner held at the David Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, in cooperation with the Michael Levin Center for Lone Soldiers, Korff surprised attendees with a raffle for couples' weekend getaways at the hotel, including spa treatments. The prize is valued at approximately 1,800 shekels, though the final cost can vary. For many soldiers serving far from their families, this offered a rare chance for an exceptional vacation. The recipients' reactions were deeply emotional; one soldier planned to invite her parents from abroad to share the experience, while another, who had rarely seen his partner due to combat in Gaza, intended to use the vacation for a romantic outing. Korff's connection to lone soldiers stems from his brother's past service as a lone soldier in the IDF, giving him personal insight into the challenges faced by those serving far from home. The Michael Levin Center for Lone Soldiers, headed by Drorit Nitani, supports thousands of soldiers annually, providing assistance and a sense of belonging. Tzachi Dabush, Director of the BJK Foundation in Israel, stated that Korff believes these soldiers, who give so much to the country, deserve the best in return, and that the soldiers' reactions and the moments of happiness provided are central to the initiative. This is not Korff's first initiative for lone soldiers; in March, he hosted about 50 lone soldiers at a Tel Aviv restaurant. His philanthropic activities in Israel also include a significant donation to Reichman University for a program training influencers for Israeli advocacy online.