Jewish influence

Telling Israel's story: Influencers, educators, and firsthand experience - opinion

The Jewish community is wrestling with a question that cuts to the core of who we are as a people: how do we tell Israel’s story in a world that’s louder, faster, and more divided than ever?

|ByURI PILICHOWSKI
The word influencer is seen on a smartphone screen.
The word influencer is seen on a smartphone screen.

Influence without integrity is just entertainment - opinion

As the conversation about the role of influencers and social media advocacy continues, Bellamy Bellucci weighs in on the complicated dynamics of fame, fundraising, and the true meaning of impact.

|ByBELLAMY BELLUCCI
Zvika Klein sits with stars of My Unorthodox Life, Julia and Miriam Haart.

Julia, Miriam Haart’s transformative journey to Zionism and activism

Both women have become vocal defenders of Israel, using their social media platforms and influence to combat rising antisemitism.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Barak Swarttz, an emerging key person of influence and activist whose unique journey has carved out a niche at the intersection of sports and storytelling

Barak Swarttz: A new voice bridging basketball and advocacy - interview

As Barak Swarttz moves forward, it’s clear that his work - both on and off the court - has only just begun.

|ByNOA FEIGENBAUM

Dani Dayan: Using diplomacy, lobbying to advance Holocaust remembrance

No. 36 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Dani Dayan, chairman of Yad Vashem.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByMARC NEUGROSCHEL
Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan.

Gary Torgow: Helping Mosaic United foster Israel-Diaspora ties

No. 37 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Gary Torgow, chairman of the Mosaic United steering committee.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Gary Turgov, chairman of the Mosaic United steering committee.

Jewish billionaire, Mets owner Steven Cohen: Major league philanthropist

No. 34 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: US billionaire, philanthropist and New York Mets owner Steven Cohen.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByZACHY HENNESSEY
Jewish billionaire, philanthropist and Mets owner Steven Cohen.

Award-winning author Dara Horn sheds light on prevalence of antisemitism

No. 33 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Dara Horn, award-winning author.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022BySARAH BEN-NUN
Dara Horn, award-winning author.

Gidi Mark: Birthright Israel aims for 1 million participants by 2028

No. 32 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Gidi Mark, CEO of Birthright Israel.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
Gidi Marks, CEO of Birthright Israel.

Safra Catz: Leading Oracle to new heights in cloud-based computing

No. 31 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByHALEY COHEN
Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle.

This surgeon has helped children get heart surgery in Israel for decades

No. 30 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Save a Child's Heart president Prof. Arie Schachner.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Prof. Arie Schachner, president of Save a Child's Heart.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt has modernized fighting antisemitism

No. 29 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Anti-Defamation League (ADL) CEO and national director Jonathan Greenblatt.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByZVIKA KLEIN
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt.

Jewish Judge Elena Kagan: Leader of the US Supreme Court's liberal wing

No. 28 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan

Jay and Shira Ruderman: Jews combining philanthropy and advocacy

No. 27 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: Jay and Shira Ruderman.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022BySTEVE LINDE
Jay and Shira Ruderman.