Since its establishment in 1983, the mission of the Salti Foundation has been based on the vision of its founder Dr. Yehoshua Selim Salti; which is to sustain, strengthen and safeguard the preservation the Judeo-Spanish language (Ladino), culture, and heritage and to nurture the leaders of tomorrow. The Foundation aims to offer a better future to young people in Israel, providing them with financial assistance during their studies in institutions of higher education in order to inspire them to reach higher educational and achievement levels. To that end, the Foundation continues to present scholarships to Israeli university students since 1983. The Foundation supports the Salti Institute for Ladino Studies in Bar Ilan University, initially founded as a center in 2003. The Institute is a special dynamic hub of Ladino language and culture related academic studies as well as local and international activities. The institute is authorized to give its students MA and PhD degree diplomas. The Salti Institute enables local and international academicians, researchers and students to pursue in depth academic research on Ladino, while ensuring the interested community at large with the possibility of engaging with Ladino through various outreach programs and courses.