Morris Kahn

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Morris Kahn is a South African-born Israeli billionaire entrepreneur. He is the founder of Golden Pages Israel, Amdocs, the Aurec Group, Coral World and other companies. Through Coral World, he founded several marine parks around the world, including the underwater observatory in Eilat. He is active in philanthropy and venture philanthropy, under the patronage of "The Kahn Foundation" in the fields: education, leadership, health, medicine, science and environment. Through his Aurum Ventures, Morris invests in life sciences and clean-tech companies that he hopes will contribute to the wellbeing of the planet. He currently serves as the chairman of SpaceIL, which attempted to send the first Israeli spacecraft to the moon in 2019.

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Apr 20, 2025 · www.calcalistech.com

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“I don’t want to be the richest man in the cemetery” — Morris Kahn on giving it all away at 95 | CTech

Morris Kahn, the co-founder of Amdocs, is focusing on philanthropy and life-saving science investments in his later years. He has invested approximately $200 million in various philanthropic endeavors, including biomedical research and environmental protection. Kahns notable investments include the Genesis project, which aimed to land an Israeli spacecraft on the moon, and Precise Bio, a company working on printing corneas. Despite setbacks, such as the crash of the Genesis probe, Kahn remains proud of his achievements and continues to support projects that offer meaningful contributions to society. He emphasizes the importance of living a fulfilling life and contributing to the greater good.

May 8, 2019 · www.timesofisrael.com

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Lighting torch, SpaceIL chair Morris Kahn says he'll fund 2nd Beresheet moonshot

SpaceIL chairman Morris Kahn announces during an Independence Day ceremony in Israel that he will contribute funding for a second attempt to land an Israeli spacecraft on the moon. The announcement comes after the first privately funded moon lander, Beresheet, crashed in April. Kahn had previously announced the launch of Beresheet 2 shortly after the crash. The project is a joint venture between SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries, funded by private donations from philanthropists including Kahn, Miriam and Sheldon Adelson, and Lynn Schusterman. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $100 million. The announcement signifies growth-positive impact for SpaceIL.

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Mar 29, 2019 · www.geektime.co.il

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Dec 20, 2017 · www.prnewswire.com

Prominent Israeli philanthropist Morris Kahn contributes $1 million to the Genesis Prize-Natalie Portman initiative to empower women

Jul 24, 2017 · www.jpost.com

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https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Morris-Kahn-Honorary-Maccabiah-president-is-a-modern-Maccabean-hero-500589

The article discusses the life and achievements of Morris Kahn, the honorary president of the 20th Maccabiah Games. Kahn, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded the Golden Pages in Israel and co-founded the Aurec Group. He also played a significant role in the development of Amdocs, a pioneer in the software industry. Kahns philanthropic work includes projects such as the Morris Kahn and Maccabi Health Data Science Institute and his partnership with Save a Childs Heart organization. He is also involved in projects related to regenerative medicine, 3D bio-printing, and space exploration. The article highlights Kahns passion for helping others and his commitment to making a positive impact on society.

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