Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky appointed to lead Rabbi Sacks advisory board

'Rabbi Sacks was a moral lighthouse, and his light is needed more than ever in these dark times,' Natan Sharansky says.

From prison:

Alexei Navalny corresponded with Natan Sharansky

Russian opposition leader who died under mysterious circumstances in prison last week exchanged letters with former Soviet Refusenik, drew inspiration from his memoir.

Sharansky at DC rally:

'We defeated the Soviet Union, we'll defeat our enemies today'

Former Soviet refusenik says support of world Jewry sustained him during his years of imprisonment, will defeat Hamas and its supporters.

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US Congress discusses Anti-Semitism in UN, PA, and NGOs

Natan Sharansky joins discussion in House Foreign Affairs Committee on antisemitism at the UN, PA, and NGOs.

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'Ukrainians can be proud that they elected a Jewish president'

Former minister and Israel Prize laureate Natan Sharansky responds to Vladimir Putin, who claimed that Zelenskyy "is not even Jewish".

Natan Sharansky: Antisemitism has become 'mainstream'

Combat Antisemitism Movement outlines plan to fight antisemitism, as Board Chair Natan Sharansky warns antisemitism has gone mainstream.

Natan Sharansky's new position fighting antisemitism

Natan Sharansky appointed Chair of Combat Antisemitism Movement Advisory Board as antisemitism becoming 'respectable and comfortable.'

Did Jews bring down the USSR?

The resilience of a handful of Jews against relentless assimilation may have contributed to the downfall of the Soviet empire.

Natan Sharansky welcomes new grandson born on eve of Passover

Former Soviet Refusenik sees family grow on day before Passover: 'The most beautiful gift for the festival of freedom.

Sharansky: Israel will pay a price for trying to remain neutral

Former Prisoner of Zion explains why it is in Israel's best interests to take a firm stand against Russia, not just for moral reasons.

It's good to be a Jew- someone cares

Sharansky: When I was a child, 'Jew' was an unfortunate designation,,,on the Ukraine border, being a Jew is a most fortunate circumstance.

Sharansky: Putin uses Holocaust but bombs Babyn Yar

Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center leadership reacts to Russian attacks, including airstrike on memorial to massacre of 33,000 Jews.

Natan Sharansky calls for protest of Beijing Olympics

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, Natan Sharansky and Elie Wiesel’s son join call to protest Beijing Olympics over persecution of Uighurs.

Natan Sharansky: 'Please strengthen your body with a third shot'

Natan Sharansky offered advice to cope with COVID-19 lockdowns. Now, he’s recovering from the virus.

Natan Sharansky hospitalized with COVID

Former Soviet Refusenik tests positive after returning from Washington, released from the hospital last night.

Natan Sharasky meets US Secretary of State in DC

Former Soviet Refusenic discusses global efforts to free political prisoners and fight anti-Semitism with Sec. Antony Blinken.

Genesis Prize announces winners of COVID-fighting competition

Winners announced in competition started by Natan Sharansky among Israeli companies to find innovative solutions to COVID pandemic.

Sharansky: So-called progressives hijack human rights from Jews

Human rights activist Natan Sharansky says that for so-called progressives, "there is no such thing as individual justice."

From prison to politics to an exodus from Africa

Charting the journeys of Natan Sharansky.

Natan Sharansky and Gil Troy: ‘Never alone’

A classic account of courage, integrity, and most of all - belonging.

Sharansky using prize money to help Jews affected by coronavirus

Former Soviet Jewish dissident Natan Sharansky using Genesis Prize money to help those affected by coronavirus pandemic.

Pesach in Natan Sharansky’s prison cell

Amid restrictions ahead of Pesach, former Prisoner of Zion describes the faith that sustained him during his isolation in Soviet prison.

Watch: Natan Sharansky's tips for quarantine

Natan Sharansky, refusenik who survived years of solitary confinement under the Soviet regime, shares his advice on surviving quarantine.

Natan Sharansky: 'They're blaming Jews for coronavirus'

Natan Sharansky spoke at online anti-Semitism conference: Accusing Jews of spreading plague is nothing new.

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones to host Genesis Prize

Movie star husband and wife will co-host 2020 ceremony for prize nicknamed the “Jewish Nobel,” this year awarded to Natan Sharanksy.

Genesis Prize to be awarded to Natan Sharansky

Sharansky chosen due to his lifelong struggle for human rights, political freedom and his service to the Jewish people and Israel.

Natan Sharansky: From Prisoner of Zion to Guardian of Zion

J-m mayor, Moshe Lion: 'If sitting in a Soviet cell was all you did for the Jewish people, it would have been enough, but you also lead us.'

Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 Olim

Jewish Agency holds festive event at Ben Gurion Airport with hundreds of Olim who came in one day from France, Russia, Argentina and Brazil.

Chief rabbi opposes new Western Wall plan

Chief Rabbi Lau calls for government to oppose new plan, avoid implementing any plan not approved by Chief Rabbinate.

Yitzhak Herzog tapped to lead the Jewish Agency

Former Labor party leader, opposition head appointed leader of Jewish Agency, replacing Natan Sharansky.

'I'm not a man who gets excited, but this is exciting'

Israel Prize winner Natan Sharansky recalls the conversation with Minister Bennett in which he was informed he won the prize.

Former refusenik Natan Sharansky wins Israel Prize

Jewish Agency chief and former minister jailed for 9 years by Soviet Union selected for Israel Prize's lifetime achievement award.

PM Netanyahu: Iran will succumb to pressure from the free world

At event honoring Natan Sharansky, PM Netanyahu calls on free world to pressure Iran to cease oppressing its citizens and neighbors.

'George Shultz will be remembered as liberator of Soviet Jews'

30 years after his release from prison, Natan Sharansky presents Sec. of State George Shultz with award for contribution to struggle.

Natan Sharansky shows children how to make peace sandwiches

Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky delivers back-to-school message for Israeli children and parents.

Sharansky condemns Charlottesville white supremacist rally

Jewish Agency chairman condemns neo-Nazi rally in which counter-protester was murdered.

Iranian blogger to take Jewish Agency Hebrew courses

Blogger granted refuge in Israel after facing death sentence in Iran begins process of acclimation to her new home.

Sharansky: The Western Wall must be a place of joy

Jewish Agency chairman recalls first time seeing picture of IDF soldier at the Kotel in Soviet Russia, says Kotel should be for all Jews.

3 paratroopers from famed Kotel photo return 50 years later

3 IDF soldiers from famous photo from Western Wall return to holy site on 50th anniversary of victory. 'As exciting as the first time.'

Jewish Agency invites Aerosmith frontman to apply for Aliyah

Invitation comes after concert last night in Tel Aviv, during which he told an estimated 50,000 fans that he is 'making Aliyah.'

'It's time all who hold democratic values put politics aside'

Jewish Agency Chairman and former refusenik Natan Sharansky calls on world to stem wave of anti-Semitism.

Sharansky to stay an extra year as Jewish Agency chief

Natan Sharansky, chairman of the Executive for the Jewish Agency for Israel, will head the organization for an extra year.

Immigration to Israel declined in 2016

13% drop in rate of immigration to Israel in 2016.

Sharansky: Reform Jewry the 'final defense' before assimilation

Natan Sharansky, among those spearheading the 'Kotel plan', called for greater openness towards Reform Jews.

Bennett and Sharansky mark 'Diaspora Jewry Week' with students

Education Min. and Jewish Agency Head meet with students from around the world to promote ties between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish students.

Jewish Agency brings 1,100 French high school students to Israel

1,100 French seniors from Jewish high schools have come to Israel as part of the annual 'Seniors in Blue and White' program.

'With unity, we will prevail'

On the anniversary of the UN Partition Plan, Natan Sharansky spoke with Arutz Sheva about the lessons to be learned from the early pioneers.

New mayor of Rio says his city should be 'walled like Jerusalem'

Rio's new mayor told Jewish leaders that the Brazilian city should be 'walled like Jerusalem' to prevent drugs and weapons smuggling.

300% jump in Aliyah from Brazil

Jewish immigration from Brazil to Israel reaches highest level since 1970s.

Israel celebrates first 'Aliyah Day'

Israel marked first 'Aliyah Day' today, celebrating the contributions of immigrants to Israeli society.

Not recognizing converts could tear Jewish people apart

Rabbi Lookstein, who oversaw conversion of Ivanka Trump, warns divisions over Orthodox conversion will harm Jewish people.

Natan Sharansky won't seek new term as head of Jewish Agency

Natan Sharansky announces he will be stepping down from his position as chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel in June.

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Sharansky: Jews still uncomfortable in France

Jewish Agency head Natan Sharansky warns that French government's efforts to help Jews haven't calmed concerns.

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Israeli Rabbinate accused of 'slapping converts in the face'

Harsh words at demonstration over rabbinate's refusal to accept prominent American Rabbi Haskel Lookstein's conversions.

Jerusalem protest: 'Stop treating Diaspora rabbis with contempt'

Natan Sharansky, Rabbi Shlomo Riskin join protest over Rabbinate's refusal to recognize conversions by Rabbi Haskel Lookstein.

Report: Jewish Agency pushing Reform movement's agenda

Liba Center releases new report on Jewish Agency's role in promoting Reform, Conservative Judaism in Israel.

Sharansky: No future for Jews in France

Rising Arab immigration and spiraling anti-Semitism spells the end for Europe's largest Jewish community, Jewish Agency chief says.

Martin Luther King III to recognize Ethiopian Jewish activists

Idan Raichel, former MK, and prominent journalist to be recognized for their work for the Ethiopian Israeli community.

Government has three months to come up with new Kotel plan

Court tells government to present new plan within three months, refuses to give temporary injunction against Women of the Wall.