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Illustration on Natan Sharansky by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Charting Natan Sharansky’s journeys: From prison to politics to an exodus from Africa

By Clifford D. May

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2010 file photo, Natan Sharansky, the Jewish Agency's chairman attends a press conference at the opening of the new Israeli Cultural Institute, in Budapest, Hungary. Former Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky, winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize, announced Monday, May 4, 2020 that he will donate his $1 million award to organizations fighting the coronavirus pandemic and helping individuals impacted by the outbreak. The tradition of forgoing the prize money was set by previous winners. Sharansky plans to donate to Israeli groups that assist children with severe disabilities, victims of domestic violence and the elderly. He will also promote research at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science and Columbia and New York Universities. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky, File)

Sharansky to use Genesis Prize proceeds to fight coronavirus

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 2, 2005 file photo, Natan Sharansky pauses during an interview with The Associated Press at his office in Jerusalem. The former Soviet dissident has been awarded Israel's prestigious Genesis Prize for a lifetime of work promoting political and religious freedoms, organizers announced Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)

Natan Sharansky receives Israel’s prestigious Genesis Prize

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

Natan Sharansky, head of the Jewish Agency for Israel, says a strong Jewish identity will motivate free people to immigrate to Israel. (Associated Press)

Israel having trouble attracting Jewish immigrants

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

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Remember freedom’s cause