Israeli Businessman and Philanthropist Shmuel Haralaf Dies at 82
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Shmuel Haralaf, Israeli businessman and philanthropist, died at 82. He led CalMobil, invested early in Mobileye, and donated millions to Israeli science and healthcare institutions.
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- Shmuel Haralaf, head of CalMobil, died at age 82.
- He was an early investor in Mobileye.
- Haralaf and his wife donated $10 million to the Weizmann Institute in 2025.
- In 2026, they gave about 600 million shekels to Beilinson Hospital.
- The donation funded the 'Tower of Hope' for heart and brain medicine.
- He is survived by his wife Anat, two children, and seven grandchildren.
Shmuel Haralaf, a prominent Israeli businessman and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 82. He was the head of the automotive group CalMobil and one of the early investors in Mobileye. Haralaf is survived by his wife Anat, two children, and seven grandchildren.
In recent years, Haralaf and his wife were notable for their philanthropic contributions. In 2025, the couple donated $10 million to the Weizmann Institute of Science. The following year, they contributed approximately 600 million shekels to Beilinson Hospital to establish the "Tower of Hope," a center dedicated to heart and brain medicine.
Haralaf's legacy includes significant impacts on both the business sector and medical research and care in Israel, reflecting his commitment to advancing science and healthcare through generous support.
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