Granting Wishes
First lady of Israeli stage and screen Gila Almagor has had a brilliant career. She was born in 1939 in pre-State Israel and made her stage debut at age 17. She has since appeared in everything from the classic 1964 film “Sallah Shabati” to the recent hit Israeli TV show “BeTipul” (“In Therapy”). She has also used her success and influence to create the Gila Almagor Wish Fund, a foundation in Israel which supports sick children and works to fulfill their wishes. She is also an accomplished author, having published several young adult books as well as a personal memoir called “The Summer of Aviya,” which has been turned into a one-woman show.
“I do so much because time is precious- I never waste my time,” she says.
Below is a video describing the work of the Gila Almagor Wish Fund. Ms. Almagor will be coming to Chicago in late March- check back soon for more information!