50 Influential Jews 2017
He left Kazakhstan for a brighter future in Israel
“My dream is to be an engineer, work in my field in an exciting company that is bringing positive change to this world, and start a family. Israel is where my present and future come together.”
22. Roman Abramovich
1. Avichai Mandelblit
2. Benjamin Netanyahu
#25 Amnon Shashua and Ziv Aviram - Keeping our roads safe
While not all is rosy for the hi-tech giant - the company is currently battling accusations of insider trading - it is poised to change the automotive world.
#42 Russel F. Robinson - The Jewish leader investing in the future
Robinson has imbued JNF-USA with a can-do spirit ever since he took the helm in 1998.
#13 Ronald S. Lauder - Keeping the Jewish flame burning
"One of the biggest challenges facing the Jewish world today is the question of how to keep the flame of Jewish life burning bright."
#24 Stephen Miller and Rod Rosenstein - All the president's men
One of the few nativists left in the West Wing, Stephen Miller is said to be one of Trump's favorite advisers.
#23 Gadi Eizenkot - Safeguarding Israel from turmoil
In the past year, Eisenkot has faced much criticism from the public, especially surrounding the controversial case of former IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter.
#43 Agnes Buzyn - Stepping into Simone Veil’s shoes
Agnes Buzyn is well equipped to confront the challenges of reforming the French health system.
#2 Gal Gadot - A global sensation and she’s one of ours
While Gadot never seems to get political and steers clear of controversy, she certainly doesn’t try to hide her Israeli and Jewish heritage.
#12 David Friedman - Israel’s direct line to Trump
David Friedman has a direct line to Trump, and when something seems important to him or he feels is “off” in the Israeli-US relationship, he can pick up the phone to the Oval Office.
#41 Danny Atar - Changing the culture at KKL
As KKL celebrates its 115th anniversary, Atar’s hope is that it continues to be relevant for the next 115 years.
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