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Israel’s richest person: Miriam Adelson, wife of US tycoon Sheldon

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Published: 20 June 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israeli-born mega-donor, married to casino baron Sheldon Adelson, tops Haaretz rich list with $22 billion net worth. Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich comes in second with US$13 billion

Haaretz's 2019 Rich List (Haaretz)

Mega-donor Miriam Adelson, now Israel's richest person, is beholden to no one (Haaretz)
Israeli-born Dr Adelson, wife of US casino tycoon and philanthropist Sheldon Adelson, is a new addition to Israel's rich list this year — jumping straight to first place

Billionaire Roman Abramovich to acquire most expensive house in Israel (Calcalistech)
Abramovich intends to pay US$63 million for the villa and its surrounding 9,000 square-metre grounds, which he had leased earlier this year in Herzliya

Illustration: Miriam Adelson (Doron Flamm)
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