Natan Sharansky

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

Founder of the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets on why your seventies and eighties – and even nineties – can be your most impactful years.

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

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is joined by his wife, Sara, in celebrating the election victory in 1996. He became the first Israeli prime minister elected directly by popular vote, its youngest, and the first born after Israel’s independence.

It is time for Bibi to pass the torch - opinion


Capturing a historic journey

The documentary film 'From Slavery to Freedom' reveals the many obstacles Natan Sharanksy and other notable refuseniks overcame in order to escape the clutches of the Soviet Union.

Natan Sharanksy, outgoing Jewish Agency chairman, sits alongside businessman Aaron Frenkel at the Knesset special screening of the film 'From Slavery to Freedom.'

Sharansky gives Herzog advice at Jewish Agency tribute

Sharansky warned Herzog that life would become a non-stop series of conference calls, budgetary cuts, bureaucracy and visits to the airport to welcome plane loads of new immigrants.

Outgoing Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky and Chairman-elect MK Isaac Herzog share a moment following Herzog’s election at the Jewish Agency Board of Governors’ meetings in Jerusalem, June 24, 2018.

Natan Sharansky as an open book

Relaxed and calm while wrapping up the latest chapter in an eventful life, the outgoing Jewish Agency head speaks out on the most pressing issues of the day.

Natan Sharansky

Jewish Agency confirms Herzog as chairman

“We need to do whatever we can to unify the Jewish people make sure the Jewish people are not torn apart."

Isaac Herzog

To Natan Sharansky

When most of us think of Natan, we think of the attributes classically associated with him – tenacity, faith, humor, courage, optimism, brilliance and chutzpa.

Natan Sharansky

After 70 years, a shift in Jewish immigration ideology

When newly-minted Israel Prize winner Natan Sharansky became the head of the Jewish Agency nearly 10 years ago, the former refusenik did what he does best: shake things up.

Natan Sharansky

The Jewish people need more ‘Sharanskys’

The challenge is clear. The gap between the Jewish communities around the world and in Israel is growing larger, and mutual understanding is considered less important to both communities.

Natan Sharansky

Sharansky: Those who support Israel but hate Jews locally are not our friends

"We have to choose values - our interests are where our values are."

Natan Sharansky

Jewish Agency head Sharansky to get Israel Prize for immigration absorption

Education minister says Jewish Agency head "symbolizes the fulfillment of the Zionist dream,”

Natan Sharansky greets new immigrants at Ben Gurion airport.

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