Natan Sharansky

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

The CNN commentator and civil rights advocate said the Jewish people remain “the most microscopic minority” and warned against abandoning Israel.

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.
 Natan Sharansky.

'To succeed as a Jew is to survive,' Natan Sharansky tells 'Post' - interview

FOUNDER OF the Genesis Prize Stan Polovets, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Morris Kahn in 2019.

'When I grow up, I want to be like you': remembering Morris Kahn's most productive years - opinion

Hanukkiot are on sale at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem. This Sunday, let’s ignite meaningful discussion as Jews start lighting Hanukkah candles, the writer suggests.

As Hanukkah approaches, a closer look at what keeps Jews strong – opinion


Natan Sharansky asks MKs to listen to Diaspora Jews

Sharansky is concerned over recent changes in a law bill that "drove a wedge among the sectors of the nation in Israel and the Diaspora."

Natan Sharansky

Visit by Ginsburg sparks new energy to close country’s gender gap

“Justice Ginsburg’s visit reminded us just how important it is to emphasize women’s rights and equality as we deal with the other pressing challenges faced by the Israeli society.”

 Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks as she receives The Genesis Prize's Lifetime Achievement award

Capturing a historic journey

The documentary film 'From Slavery to Freedom' reveals the many obstacles Natan Sharanksy and other notable refuseniks overcame in order to escape the clutches of the Soviet Union.

Natan Sharanksy, outgoing Jewish Agency chairman, sits alongside businessman Aaron Frenkel at the Knesset special screening of the film 'From Slavery to Freedom.'

Sharansky gives Herzog advice at Jewish Agency tribute

Sharansky warned Herzog that life would become a non-stop series of conference calls, budgetary cuts, bureaucracy and visits to the airport to welcome plane loads of new immigrants.

Outgoing Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky and Chairman-elect MK Isaac Herzog share a moment following Herzog’s election at the Jewish Agency Board of Governors’ meetings in Jerusalem, June 24, 2018.

Natan Sharansky as an open book

Relaxed and calm while wrapping up the latest chapter in an eventful life, the outgoing Jewish Agency head speaks out on the most pressing issues of the day.

Natan Sharansky

Jewish Agency confirms Herzog as chairman

“We need to do whatever we can to unify the Jewish people make sure the Jewish people are not torn apart."

Isaac Herzog

To Natan Sharansky

When most of us think of Natan, we think of the attributes classically associated with him – tenacity, faith, humor, courage, optimism, brilliance and chutzpa.

Natan Sharansky

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