Top 50 Most Influential Jews 2024
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No. 46: Alon Futterman - Director Kfar Azza foundation
No. 23: Larry Ellison: A role model for entrepreneurs
The Oracle founder has made substantial contributions to various causes, including several with Jewish connections, such as large contributions to the Friends of the IDF and the city of Sderot.
No. 22: Volodymyr Zelensky: A wartime president and role model for democracy
Ukraine's Jewish leader Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's invasion, has become a shining role model for democracy which resonates across the world.
No. 21: Eric Fingerhut: Raising millions for towns battered by Hamas, Hezbollah
Eric Fingerhut has overseen the JFNA's donations of hundreds of millions of dollars to Israel, offering support to communities in critical need of support amid war with Hamas and attacks by Hezbollah
No. 20: Adena Friedman and Janet Yellen: Finance powerhouses in government & private sector
Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. since 2017, has put extensive efforts into creating a capitalism that "works for everyone" by encouraging companies to diversify their board of directors.
No. 19: Ronen Bar: The Shin Bet chief helping eliminate terror threats
Ronen Bar, the head of thee Shin Bet, has overseen the elimination of multiple terror figures posing threats to Israel's national security.
No. 18: Amit Soussana, Noa Argamani: Former hostages raising awareness of Hamas's crimes
Amit Soussana was the first former hostage to give public testimony on Hamas's sexual violence; Noa Argamani was rescued from Gaza and has continued to raise awareness for remaining captives.
No. 17: Marc Rowan: Philanthropist taking US universities to task
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Marc Rowan led a wave of donors to withhold funds from universities failing to tackle antisemitism.
No. 16: Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat: Israel's wartime political leaders
Despite the cost of living increasing across all sectors, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has continued to focus his energies on countering the Palestinian Authority and the West Bank.
No. 15: Herzi Halevi: The chief of staff of the IDF
While IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi is heavily blamed for the greatest national disaster since 1973, he has also overseen Israel's military response to unprecedented challenges.
No. 14: Isaac Herzog: A president of the people
Isaac Herzog has become a president of the people thanks to his expansive knowledge and tireless efforts to meet with those impacted by the war and Hamas's October 7 attacks.