Natan Sharanksy

Natan Sharansky is using his ‘Jewish Nobel’ winnings to help vulnerable people affected by COVID-19

Sharansky, 72, has been helping Jews around the world during the coronavirus pandemic by speaking to Jewish schools, groups and communities about living in isolation.

By Marcy Oster May 3, 2020 11:39 pm

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones will host the 2020 Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem

A special event will honor the cinematic legacy of Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this month, and his connection to Jerusalem.

February 26, 2020 1:16 pm

Jewish Agency names first woman CEO

(JTA) — The Jewish Agency for Israel appointed its first woman CEO. Amira Aharonovich, 47, replaces longtime Jewish Agency CEO Alan Hoffmann and will also be its director general, the organization wrote in a statement Friday. The Jewish Agency handles key aspects of immigration by Jews to Israel for the state, and serves as a […]

December 21, 2018 12:28 pm