Natan Sharansky

'To succeed as a Jew is to survive,' Natan Sharansky tells 'Post' - interview

Natan Sharansky is an Israeli politician, author, and former Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency. He was born in 1948 in what is now Donetsk, Ukraine, to a Jewish family

 Natan Sharansky.
FOUNDER OF the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Morris Kahn in 2019.

'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

As Hanukkah approaches, a closer look at what keeps Jews strong – opinion

Natan Sharansky attends a meeting of the Knesset plenum in 2000. Imagine if Sharansky was not just a name in textbooks but again a living presence in our parliament, says the writer.

Israel needs moral giants, not more politicians - opinion


Netanyahu praises outgoing Jewish Agency head in NYC

The event recognized Natan Sharansky's exceptional achievements and celebrated his heroic life story from Soviet prisoner, to Israeli politician, to leader of the global Jewish people.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embraces outgoing Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky

No white smoke yet on Jewish Agency head

Current Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky will complete his term at the end of June.

Natan Sharansky

‘You must love the Jews,’ Jewish Agency head tells potential successor

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky will finish his term in June after nine years.

Natan Sharansky

Sharansky warns of building ties with ‘pro-Israel’ European anti-Jewish groups

“Those who love Israel and hate Jews and those who hate Israel and love Jews are not our partners,” the Jewish Agency chief affirmed.

Natan Sharansky

Michael Oren pursued to head Jewish Agency

Jewish leaders from the United States, Europe and Israel have expressed interest in having Michael Oren replace Natan Sharansky as Jewish Agency chairman.

Michael Oren, former ambassador to the US, speaking infront of  Christians United for Israel.

WATCH LIVE: Sharansky, Fridman tackle Israel-Diaspora ties

Two of the leading voices in the Jewish world discuss the current state of ties, their vision on future opportunities and the challenges of Jewish communities in Europe and beyond.

Natan Sharansky (left) and Mikhail Friedman

Sharansky: Vocal Western support critical to Iranian protesters

Natan Sharansky, who spent nine years in the Soviet gulag in the 1970s and ’80s, knows a thing or two about how authoritarian regimes are brought down.

Natan Sharansky

Kashriel still hopeful for Jewish Agency post

Ma'aleh Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel pointing in the direction of E1

US Jewish leaders give Netanyahu short list for Jewish Agency head

The sources emphasized the sensitivity of the post amid clashes between Netanyahu and Diaspora leaders over egalitarian prayer at the Western Wall and the chief rabbinate’s control over conversion.

Natan Sharansky

Sharansky’s debt of gratitude to Elie Wiesel

In a room filled with attendees from the former Soviet Union, it was Sharansky’s words about Wiesel that people came to hear.

Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Weisel