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


Danel Group: A tale of resilience and growth amidst adversity

 Sigal Regev, Chairperson of the Danel Group.

United for Good – A social network that is changing the world

  Oren Revach

Who made the 'Post's list of Top 50 Most Influential Jews 2024?

Every year, The Jerusalem Post publishes a list of the Top 50 Most Influential Jews. Here are this year's top picks.

 Top 50

No. 50: Gal Gadot, Michael Rapaport, Noa Tishby, Eden Golan: Defending Israel with charm

Gal Gadot, Michael Rapaport, Noa Tishby, and Eden Golan used their various platforms and fame to defend Israel and the Jewish nation on social media.

 Gal Gadot, Noa Tishby, Michael Rapaport, Eden Golan.

No. 49: Dan Goldfus, Yoram Klein, Israel Dudkiewicz: From the front lines to the hospital

IDF Maj. Gen. Dan Goldfus came closest to catching Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar during an intense IDF mission in March of this year.

 Yoram Klein, Dan Goldfus, Israel Dudkiewicz.

No. 48: Hirschy Zarchi, Yuda Drizin, Ephraim Mirvis, Ammiel Hirsch: Spiritual guidance amid crisis

Rabbis Hirschy Zarchi, Yuda Drizin, Ephraim Mirvis, and Ammiel Hirsch have offered the people of Israel and Jews across the globe guidance and support throughout the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.

 Rabbis Hirschy Zarchi, Yuda Drizin, Ephraim Mirvis, Ammiel Hirsch.

No. 47: Daniel Chamovitz: President of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Daniel Chamovitz used his senior position to support Israeli university students in the wake of the October 7 attack.

 Daniel Chamovitz.

No. 46: Alon Futterman, Alon Davidi, Inbal Rabin-Liberman: The heroes of Israel's South

Alon Futterman, Alon Davidi, and Inbal Rabin-Liberman have made courageous efforts to support Israel’s southern residents and rebuild the communities that were attacked on October 7.

 Alon Futterman, Alon Davidi, Inbal Rabin-Lieberman.

No. 45: Danny Danon and Ofir Akunis: The diplomats of the Jewish state

Danny Danon, Ofir Akunis, and David Friedman have taken significant steps against the rise of global antisemitism and to establish peace between Israel and its neighboring Arab countries.

 Danny Danon and Ofir Akunis.

No. 44: Duby Weissensetrn, Eli Beer, Rabbi Yossi Erblich: Israel's medical heroes

Duby Weissensetrn, CEO of ZAKA, has led the organization to be recognized by the UN following its significant involvement in global disaster relief efforts.

 Eli Beer, Duby Weissensetrn, Rabbi Yossi Erblich.

No. 43: Victoria Starmer: Bringing a Jewish face to 10 Downing Street

Victoria Starmer's support for her husband, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, while simultaneously pursuing her own career undoubtedly earns her a place on this year's list.

 Victoria Starmer (L).