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. 13: Sylvan Adams: Israel's self-appointed ambassador-at-large
The Canadian-Israeli businessman and philanthropist has invested heavily in Israel's sporting and healthcare infrastructure.
No. 12: Claudia Sheinbaum: Mexico's first female and Jewish president
Despite being almost silent on the Israel-Hamas war, Claudia Sheinbaum's focus on policy addressing Mexico's economic inequality cements her as an influential leader.
No. 11: Sheryl Sandberg: Speaking up for the women sexually abused by Hamas
Sheryl Sandberg, an author and the former COO for Meta, made the documentary Screams Before Silence to give victims of Hamas's sexual violence a voice after October 7.
No. 10: Yoav Gallant: Israel's wartime defense chief
Yoav Gallant has continued to battle against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for Israel's benefit - though how he will go down in history remains to be seen.
No. 9: David Barnea: The Mossad chief battling the Iranian threat
Mossad Chief David Barnea has worked tirelessly to combat the threat posed by Iran and its proxies.
No. 8: Itamar Ben-Gvir: Shaping Israel's national security for better and worse
Itamar Ben-Gvir is certainly one of the most influential figures in Israel. But, the question of whether national security improved under his tenure as national security minister is another matter.
No. 7: Ronald S. Lauder: World Jewish Congress head working for peace
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has, with his expansive professional history, worked tirelessly for a path for sustainable peace for Israel.
No. 6: Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin: Parents fighting to free Hamas's hostages
Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin spent the duration for the war not just advocating for the release of their son Hersh, who was murdered in Hamas captivity, but all those abducted on October 7.
No. 5: Benjamin Netanyahu: Detached prime minister shirking responsibility
In a way, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – one of the smartest and most capable leaders we’ve ever had – has become like the elder rabbi of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) communities in Israel.
No. 4: Antony Blinken: The top US diplomat, shaking up world events
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made nine regional trips since Hamas attacked to display America's support for Israel as the country battles against enemies on multiple fronts.
