Jewish leadership

Sa'ar announces forum with worldwide Jewish leaders to address growing antisemitism

Leaders from Jewish communities and organizations worldwide will participate in the J-50 Forum, to be held in Jerusalem from December 21 to 24.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaks during a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025
Natan Sharansky attends a meeting of the Knesset plenum in 2000. Imagine if Sharansky was not just a name in textbooks but again a living presence in our parliament, says the writer.

Israel needs moral giants, not more politicians - opinion

RABBI ANGELA BUCHDAHL speaks at a Hanukkah reception with then-US president Joe Biden at the White House in 2023. The future of the Jewish people will depend on who shows up and speaks when Israel and its people need to be defended, the writer asserts.

Israel's most visible rabbinic defenders are not recognized as rabbis by the Jewish state - opinion

Ilana Glazer (Left) and  Hannah Einbinder (Right) both signed onto the "Jews Demand Action" letter calling for sanctions against Israel.

Prominent Jewish figures call for sanctions on Israel: ‘The ceasefire must be the beginning'


Unity in crisis: Why Jews must stand together in the face of global threats - opinion

In these perilous times, the Jewish community must transcend divisions and embrace unity for the sake of Israel’s survival and the future of the Jewish people.

 TOURO STUDENTS unite with hundreds of thousands of Jews from around the world at the rally to support Israel, in Washington, DC last fall.

Jewish leaders from 17 countries convene, discussing Latin American Judaism post October 7

Latin American Jewish leadership network convenes in Cancún, addressing future challenges.

 142 leaders from 17 countries came together in Cancún.

Reflecting on October 7 through Chen G. Schimmel's exhibition on Israel's tragedy - opinion

Chen G. Schimmel's London exhibition on Israel's October 7 tragedy united British Jews, fostering awareness and solidarity against rising antisemitism.

 YOUNG BRITISH Jews contemplate the work of Chen G. Schimmel at an event held for UJIA. Uploaded on 29/5/2024

South Africa’s president rehashed genocide charge against Israel in meeting with Jewish leaders

South African Jewish leaders met with President Ramaphosa to discuss rising antisemitism but were surprised when he accused Israel of genocide, later using the meeting to charge Israel.

 Judges at the ICJ hear a request for emergency measures by South Africa, who asked the court to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands, january 11, 2024.

Canadian Jewish organizations launch initiative to combat antisemitism

The Winnipeg Jewish Federation and the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs are forming a joint initiative to combat antisemitism.

 Demonstrators holding Israeli flags converge on Parliament Hill for a rally in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada December 4, 2023.

Communal leadership during war and peace - opinion

The challenge to communal leaders is to maintain the norm while accepting the divergent. 

 'For those exposed to traumatic experiences, what once felt like a home, can quickly underscore a sense of isolation and alienation,' says the writer.

Unfortunately, Israel’s strength lies in its people, not its leaders - comment

We have yet to hear anyone take responsibility for the lack of communication or the slowness of the reaction of the security forces.

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with senior military officers in an Israeli Air Force war room, October 8, 2023.

There's no Jewish leader that spoke for us with as much integrity as Elie Wiesel - opinion

As a teacher, he was uniquely compelling and continues to inspire through The Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies.

 THE WRITER visits Elie Wiesel in his office.

50 Influential Jews: Jewish Community Guardians - No. 47

As the leaders of some of the largest Jewish communities in the world, these five Jewish leaders help keep Jewish life worldwide safe, vibrant, and thriving.

 Marie van der Zyl, Yonatan Arfi, Josef Schuster, Steve Shulman, and William Daroff.

Make tolerance win: Eitan Neishlos receives Jewish leadership award

The award was presented to Neishlos for his work in empowering the third generation through the lessons of the past to ensure a better future, emboldening the next generation of Jewish leadership. 

  Eitan Neishlos receives the Next-Generation Jewish Leadership Award at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 5, 2023.