Natan Sharansky

Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists

From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history. 

BARON EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD on the NIS 500 banknote issued by the Bank of Israel in 1982.
Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

Will Israel's 2026 election represent Liberman’s swan song? – opinion

Influencer and political commentator Hasan Piker is introduced during a campaign rally in Wisconsin in August.

Hasan Piker incites millions against Jews, and the silence is deafening - opinion

KIND FOUNDER Dan Lubetzky in conversation with CNN contributor Van Jones at ADL's Never Is Now event at Javits Center on March 03, 2025 in New York City.

Van Jones joins Genesis Prize board, says humanity has ‘special responsibility’ to defend Jews


Grapevine: Heavy heart

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Natan Sharansky

Genesis Prize, SNC to dedicate funds to COVID-19 tech solutions

The two call to Israeli tech companies, hubs, and R&D centers to present the most promising tech solutions for the global COVID-19 reality.


Antisemitism institute halts activities in support of African-Americans

ISGAP is an institute devoted to scholarly research on the origins, processes, and manifestations of global antisemitism.

Black Lives Matter rally in London, June 6, 2020

Russia-Israeli online chess tournament held over Zoom

Russian and Israeli amateur chess players met online for a gentlemen's game in a first of its kind event to promote the construction of cultural bridges between the two peoples.

Russian-Israeli chess tournament participants

Bill would require Israel to listen to Diaspora

The bill would also establish post of Diaspora commissioner

Jerusalem's Old City lit during Diaspora Ministry solidarity event for Jewish communities hit by COVID-19

Natan Sharansky: Despite coronavirus, Jews are connected

Ahead of the Jewish people’s first “coronavirus Passover,” the legendary hero shares a message of hope

Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky's tips for quarantine, from the Soviet prisons

Remember the big picture, keep a sense of humor, and use your time well, the former Prisoner of Zion advises.

Natan Sharansky

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to co-host Genesis Prize in Israel

The $1 million prize, named the “Jewish Nobel” by Time Magazine, is being awarded to Natan Sharansky for his advocacy of human rights, democracy, and efforts to unify the Jewish people.

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Natan Sharansky marks 34 years since arrival in Israel

Sharansky, who served as Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency from 2009 to 2018, was a member in the 14th, 15th, and 17th Knessets, and served in various ministerial positions

Israeli Foreign Minister Shimon Peres greets Natan Sharansky on his arrival in Israel, February 1986

Natan Sharansky regarding the test of antisemitism

Natan Sharansky on his 3D Test of Antisemitism – demonization, delegitimization and double standards.

Natan Sharansky