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

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

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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.

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After 70 years, a shift in Jewish immigration ideology

When newly-minted Israel Prize winner Natan Sharansky became the head of the Jewish Agency nearly 10 years ago, the former refusenik did what he does best: shake things up.

Natan Sharansky

The Jewish people need more ‘Sharanskys’

The challenge is clear. The gap between the Jewish communities around the world and in Israel is growing larger, and mutual understanding is considered less important to both communities.

Natan Sharansky

Sharansky: Those who support Israel but hate Jews locally are not our friends

"We have to choose values - our interests are where our values are."

Natan Sharansky

Jewish Agency head Sharansky to get Israel Prize for immigration absorption

Education minister says Jewish Agency head "symbolizes the fulfillment of the Zionist dream,”

Natan Sharansky greets new immigrants at Ben Gurion airport.

Netanyahu praises outgoing Jewish Agency head in NYC

The event recognized Natan Sharansky's exceptional achievements and celebrated his heroic life story from Soviet prisoner, to Israeli politician, to leader of the global Jewish people.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embraces outgoing Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky

No white smoke yet on Jewish Agency head

Current Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky will complete his term at the end of June.

Natan Sharansky

‘You must love the Jews,’ Jewish Agency head tells potential successor

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky will finish his term in June after nine years.

Natan Sharansky

Sharansky warns of building ties with ‘pro-Israel’ European anti-Jewish groups

“Those who love Israel and hate Jews and those who hate Israel and love Jews are not our partners,” the Jewish Agency chief affirmed.

Natan Sharansky

Michael Oren pursued to head Jewish Agency

Jewish leaders from the United States, Europe and Israel have expressed interest in having Michael Oren replace Natan Sharansky as Jewish Agency chairman.

Michael Oren, former ambassador to the US, speaking infront of  Christians United for Israel.

WATCH LIVE: Sharansky, Fridman tackle Israel-Diaspora ties

Two of the leading voices in the Jewish world discuss the current state of ties, their vision on future opportunities and the challenges of Jewish communities in Europe and beyond.

Natan Sharansky (left) and Mikhail Friedman