25 Young Vizionaries 2026

Lighting the way: Meet the next generation of Zionist leaders

JNF-USA and The Jerusalem Post honor 25 young ViZionaries who are using their voices, platforms, and influence to stand up for Israel and shape the future of Zionism

JNFuture JLIM participants in Israel
Emily Austin, Television host and sports broadcaster.

25 ViZionaries: Emily Austin - No. 25

Tanya Tsikanovsky, Lesbian Zionist, who uses her platform to increase Jewish pride.

25 ViZionaries: Tanya Tsikanovsky - No. 24

Taryn Thomas, Ambassador for the Nova Music Festival Exhibition.

25 ViZionaries: Taryn Thomas – No. 23


25 ViZionaries: Steven Phillips - No. 22

Founding JewishERGs to ensure that Jewish professionals can show up at work as loud, proud, and visible Jews and Zionists

Steven Phillips, Founded JewishERGs.

25 ViZionaries: Raihaana Adira - No. 21

A Canadian Muslim who supports the Jewish people's right to self-determination, advocating for coexistence

Raihaana Adira, Canadian Muslim advocating for coexistence.

25 ViZionaries: Yuval David - No. 20

His mission is to inspire the next generation of Zionist leaders

Yuval David.

25 ViZionaries: Rabbi Daniel Rabin - No. 19

As Senior Rabbi of one of Australia’s largest synagogues, he uses his voice publicly, meeting government and community leaders to advocate strongly for Israel and Australian Jewry.

Rabbi Daniel Rabin, Senior Rabbi of Caulfield Shule, Melbourne.

25 ViZionaries: Noah Pollak - No. 18

American political writer, commentator and pro-Israel advocate

 Noah Pollak, American political writer and pro-Israel advocate.

25 ViZionaries: Rudy Rochman - No. 17

Founded and led the Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.

Founder of Columbia University’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.

25 ViZionaries: Jacki Karsh - No. 16

Founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship, the world's only fellowship devoted to educating journalists on Jewish life, antisemitism, and Israel.

Jacki Karsh, founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship.

25 ViZionaries: Shira Lapid - No. 15

Represents Israel at the United Nations and works to strengthen Israel’s voice on the global stage

Shira Lapid, represents Israel at the United Nations

25 ViZionaries: Mustapha Ezzarghani - No. 14

Founded the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association, endeavoring to strengthen ties between Muslims and Jews and between Morocco and Israel 

Mustapha Ezzarghani,	founder of the Moroccan-Israeli Friendship Association

25 ViZionaries: Raz Malka - No. 13

Co-founded Lobby 1701, a movement that shares the story of the North

Raz Malka, co-founded Lobby 1701