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.

From left: Alon Futterman, Gili Sayag, Yoav Bibas, Lena Yankelevich, and Israel Lender spoke of the effort to rebuild their community.
 Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Asaf Kochan: "“The choices we make now will shape the decade ahead."

Asaf Kochan calls for bold action at the Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

Kantor was presented with a special award for her efforts: "We shall rebuild what has been destroyed."

Olessia Kantor honors Israeli heroes at 2024 Jerusalem Post Miami Summit

Alon Futterman, CEO of the Kfar Aza Foundation.

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.

 Larry Ellison.

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.

 Volodymyr Zelensky.

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

 Eric Fingerhut.

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.

 Janet Yellen and Adena Friedman.

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.

 Ronen Bar.

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.

 Amit Soussana and Noa Argamani.

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.

 Marc Rowan.

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.

 Bezalel Smotrich, Moshe Arbel, Nir Barkat.

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.

 Herzi Halevi.

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.

 Isaac Herzog.