50 Influential Jews: Evan Gershkovich - No. 48A Jewish journalist working for the Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia, the first journalist accused of espionage there since the Cold War. Evan Gershkovich(photo credit: REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFSEPTEMBER 15, 2023 07:50Updated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 10:16See more onRussia|Jewish|50 Most Influential Jews 2023RECOMMENDED STORIESIsrael's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028JULY 30, 2025Leonardo DiCaprio to open hotel in IsraelJULY 29, 2025NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical conditionJULY 30, 2025California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisismJULY 27, 2025