Top 50 Most Influential Jews 2024
Survivors of Kfar Azza share their stories at Jerusalem Post’s 2024 Miami Summit
The Kibbutz members spoke of the effort to rebuild their lives and preserve the community after the attack.
Asaf Kochan calls for bold action at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit
Olessia Kantor honors Israeli heroes at 2024 Jerusalem Post Miami Summit
No. 46: Alon Futterman - Director Kfar Azza foundation
No. 33: Asaf Kochan, Assaf Rappaport, Ofer Yanai: Israeli hi-tech power
Asaf Kochan, Assaf Rappaport, and Ofer Yanai founded companies that have been instrumental in improving the quality of life for Israeli citizens and people across the globe.
No. 32: Uri Poliavich: Supporting Jewish education worldwide
Uri and Yael Poliavich started the Yael Foundation, a philanthropic initiative which has promoted Jewish education for 13,500 students across 35 countries.
No. 31: Deborah Lipstadt and David Friedman: US antisemitism czar and ex-ambassador
Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, the special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, issued new frameworks and policies to tackle antisemitism in the US.
No. 30: Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz: Israel's wartime opposition leaders
Both Lapid and Gantz are providing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a political “safety net” to ensure a deal to rescue the hostages from Hamas captivity.
No. 29: Jerry Seinfeld: A comedian who gets serious on supporting Israel
The successful comedian maintained his support for the Jewish state, even visiting southern Israel, despite the hate it exposed him to on US campuses.
No. 28: Mark Zuckerberg: A symbol of Jewish entrepreneurial success
As one of the most prominent Jewish figures in the tech industry, Mark Zuckerberg has become a symbol of innovation and success for many young Jewish entrepreneurs.
No. 27: Amir Peretz: The father of Israel's air defense system
Amir Peretz influence in Israel's defense ministry and in the country's security doctrine remains to be significant, despite his new focus being on chairing the Israel Aerospace Industries.
No. 26: Amir Yaron: Fighting to stabilize Israel's economy
Amir Yaron, the governor of the Bank of Israel, has worked to stabilize the shekel in the face of the multifront war and international boycotts.
No. 25: Eli Bin: The MDA CEO leading from the front lines
CEO of Magen David Adom has continued to lead by example, serving should-to-shoulder with MDA teams on the frontlines.
No. 24: Daniel Hagari: The voice and face of the IDF
R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari's daily briefings have been a calming exercise which has rebuilt the public's trust in the military establishment.
