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Jewish philanthropists lead Sunday Times rich list

May 22, 2014 11:43

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Sandy Rashty,

Sandy Rashty

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The wealthiest Jews are also among the most philanthropic, according to the Sunday Times Rich List, which was released last weekend.

Jews made up more than 11 per cent of the 1,000-strong rich list – with a combined fortune of more than £88bn out of the total £520bn.

The highest earners were also among the most charitable, with one in eight Jews ranking in the top 200 Sunday Times Giving List.

Dame Janet de Botton, chair of the Wolfson Foundation, came second on the list, having recently donated £54.7 of her £200m fortune to medical research, education and arts.