Jewish leadership

Israel needs moral giants, not more politicians - opinion

It is time for moral Zionists, not just political tacticians, to rise. We must call upon - men and women of deep faith, courage, and integrity to join Israel’s political life once again.

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.
RABBI ANGELA BUCHDAHL speaks at a Hanukkah reception with then-US president Joe Biden at the White House in 2023. The future of the Jewish people will depend on who shows up and speaks when Israel and its people need to be defended, the writer asserts.

Israel's most visible rabbinic defenders are not recognized as rabbis by the Jewish state - opinion

Ilana Glazer (Left) and  Hannah Einbinder (Right) both signed onto the "Jews Demand Action" letter calling for sanctions against Israel.

Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning'

 David Michaels, B'nai B'rith's Director of UN and Intercommunal Affairs,  visited the Vatican, 2025.

New Pope, new era? Jewish leaders cautiously hopeful about Pope Leo - interview


New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue

More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar, pioneering Jewish leader in Florida, dies at 78

Founder of The Shul of Bal Harbour and the Aleph Institute remembered for outreach, military chaplaincy, and support for the incarcerated

 Rabbi Sholom Lipskar of The Shul of Bal Harbour.

This week in Jewish history: Nebi Musa riots, death of Reb Aryeh Levin

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

 Biochemist Edmond Fischer.

A state, not a shtetl: Why Israel forges ties with the far Right to fight antisemitism - opinion

Israel is not a shtetl. It is a state, and, as a result, its interrelationships with the non-Jewish world are necessarily different than those of the shtadlan.

Us comedian Michael Rapaport visits the Western Wall in the wake of the October 7, 2023 massacre. The writer highlights that Rapaport was among the activists attending the Diaspora Affairs Ministry conference on antisemitism, last month.

Meet the changemakers: From fellows to global leaders

Masa alumni Gideon Keyson and Talia Datt turned their Israel experiences into thriving global careers.

 Gideon Keyson: “I was doing something meaningful every day."

Netanyahu won’t meet with Jewish org. leaders during US visit - exclusive

During the week, Netanyahu met with senior administration officials and even a group of senior Evangelical leaders at the beginning of his trip.

 Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, speaks during a news conference with US President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.

Masa: How do you create the leaders of tomorrow?

Masa honors 18 trailblazing alumni whose time in Israel shaped their leadership, driving change in business, media, medicine, politics, and beyond.

 Rebecca Fine: "I was given the space and tools to explore the rich complexity of what it means to be Jewish."

The distinguished Azerbaijani Rabbi joins the global Jewish council


Jerusalem Post Miami Summit Gala unites global Jewish leaders with a message of resilience

The opening gala set the tone for a transformative summit, celebrating strength, unity, and shared purpose.

President of the Shul of Bal Harbour, David Wolf: "May this conference inspire us to take meaningful steps toward a brighter future."

Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats - opinion

In these perilous times, the Jewish community must transcend divisions and embrace unity for the sake of Israel’s survival and the future of the Jewish people.

 TOURO STUDENTS unite with hundreds of thousands of Jews from around the world at the rally to support Israel, in Washington, DC last fall.

Jewish leaders from 17 countries convene, discussing Latin American Judaism post October 7

Latin American Jewish leadership network convenes in Cancún, addressing future challenges.

 142 leaders from 17 countries came together in Cancún.