Top 50 Most Influential Jews 2024

 David Friedman and Deborah Lipstadt.

No. 31: Deborah Lipstadt and David Friedman: US antisemitism czar and ex-ambassador

Dr. Deborah Lipstadt, the special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, issued new frameworks and policies to tackle antisemitism in the US.

 Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz.

No. 30: Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz: Israel's wartime opposition leaders

Both Lapid and Gantz are providing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a political “safety net” to ensure a deal to rescue the hostages from Hamas captivity.

 Jerry Seinfeld.

No. 29: Jerry Seinfeld: A comedian who gets serious on supporting Israel

The successful comedian maintained his support for the Jewish state, even visiting southern Israel, despite the hate it exposed him to on US campuses.

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 Mark Zuckerberg.

No. 28: Mark Zuckerberg: A symbol of Jewish entrepreneurial success

As one of the most prominent Jewish figures in the tech industry, Mark Zuckerberg has become a symbol of innovation and success for many young Jewish entrepreneurs.

01/10/2024
 Amir Peretz.

No. 27: Amir Peretz: The father of Israel's air defense system

Amir Peretz influence in Israel's defense ministry and in the country's security doctrine remains to be significant, despite his new focus being on chairing the Israel Aerospace Industries.

 Amir Yaron.

No. 26: Amir Yaron: Fighting to stabilize Israel's economy

Amir Yaron, the governor of the Bank of Israel, has worked to stabilize the shekel in the face of the multifront war and international boycotts.

 Eli Bin.

No. 25: Eli Bin: The MDA CEO leading from the front lines

CEO of Magen David Adom has continued to lead by example, serving should-to-shoulder with MDA teams on the frontlines.

 Daniel Hagari.

No. 24: Daniel Hagari: The voice and face of the IDF

R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari's daily briefings have been a calming exercise which has rebuilt the public's trust in the military establishment.

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 Larry Ellison.

No. 23: Larry Ellison: A role model for entrepreneurs

The Oracle founder has made substantial contributions to various causes, including several with Jewish connections, such as large contributions to the Friends of the IDF and the city of Sderot.

01/10/2024
 Volodymyr Zelensky.

No. 22: Volodymyr Zelensky: A wartime president and role model for democracy

Ukraine's Jewish leader Volodymyr Zelensky, amid Russia's invasion, has become a shining role model for democracy which resonates across the world.

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