Howard Jonas
Net worth: 409 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Net worth: 409 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Howard S.
Jonas is the founder of Jonas Media Group, founded in 1979, serving as President; founder of IDT Corp., founded in 1990, serving as Chairman; and founder of Genie Energy Ltd., founded in 2004, serving as Chairman.
Current jobs include Executive Chairman, President & CEO at Rafael Holdings, Inc. since 2025; Chairman at IDW Media Holdings, Inc. since 2020; Co-Chairman at IDT Telecom, Inc. since 2018; Vice Chairman at Genie Energy International Corp.
since 2009; Vice Chairman at Oriel Energy, Inc. since 2021; Vice Chairman at Zedge, Inc. since 2016; Director at Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2013; Director at Rafael Holdings Realty, Inc. since 2004; Director at Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. since 2005; Director at American Shale Oil Corp.
since 2008; Director at American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem; Director at IDT Energy, Inc. since 2007; Director at Shaare Zedek Medical Center; Life Trustee at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital since 2002; President at CTM Media Group, Inc. since 2025; Managing Member at Arlington Suites LLC since 2004; Trustee at The Howard S.
& Deborah Jonas Foundation Inc. Former jobs include Chairman at Teligent, Inc. (Virginia); Vice Chairman at Net2Phone, Inc. from 2004 to 2006; Co-Chairman at IDT Entertainment from 2004 to 2006; Director at Starz Media Holdings LLC from 2006 to 2011; Director at Starz Distribution; Director at Starz Foreign Holdings LLC from 2006 to 2011; Director at Kessler Foundation Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from Harvard University.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IDT CORPORATION CLASS B 10.72% | 07/05/2026 | 2,518,880 ( 10.72% ) | 139 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 22/04/2026 | 8,868,952 ( 35.72% ) | 123 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
IDT CORPORATION 100% | 28/01/2026 | 1,574,326 ( 100% ) | 87 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 22/04/2026 | 1,574,326 ( 100% ) | 22 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 13/03/2026 | 14,065,829 ( 27.46% ) | 19 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
IDW MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. 49.58% | 15/02/2023 | 545,360 ( 49.58% ) | 18 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 13/03/2026 | 787,163 ( 100% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
ZEDGE, INC. CLASS B 1.01% | 21/11/2025 | 126,375 ( 1.01% ) | 375 334 $ | 31/05/2026 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| IDT CORPORATION | Founder | 01/08/1990 |
| IDW MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. | Chairman | 08/05/2009 |
| GENIE ENERGY LTD. | Founder | 01/11/2004 |
| ZEDGE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 14/11/2016 |
| RAFAEL HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2025 |
Arlington Suites LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2004 |
Oriel Energy, Inc.
Oriel Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2021 |
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Shaare Zedek Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital | Director/Board Member | - |
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support, services and equipment for the Shaare Zedek Hospital | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 28 |
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IDT Corp.
IDT Corp. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication and financial technology services | Communications |
Teligent, Inc. (Virginia)
Teligent, Inc. (Virginia) Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Net2Phone, Inc.
Net2Phone, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides voice-enhanced internet communications services | Communications |
Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops anti-cancer drug delivery technology | Commercial Services |
Rafael Holdings Realty, Inc.
Rafael Holdings Realty, Inc. Provides mobile communication services | |
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc.
Straight Path Spectrum, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications and other related services | Communications |
IDW Media Holdings, Inc.
IDW Media Holdings, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Operates as a holding company with interest in publishing books, novels and digital content and produces and distributes film & television programs | Consumer Services |
Genie Energy Ltd.
Genie Energy Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Supplies electricity and natural gas to residential and small business customers | Utilities |
Harvard University
Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals and that provides medical care & telemedicine services | Health Services |
IDT Entertainment
IDT Entertainment Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops and produces computer animations | Consumer Services |
IDT Telecom, Inc.
IDT Telecom, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunications services | Communications |
Starz Media Holdings LLC | |
Starz Distribution
Starz Distribution Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides video production and distribution services | Consumer Services |
Starz Foreign Holdings LLC | |
Jonas Media Group | |
Zedge, Inc.
Zedge, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides content platforms for smart phone personalization | Technology Services |
American Shale Oil Corp.
American Shale Oil Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides oil exploration services | Energy Minerals |
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem
American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides financial support, services and equipment for the Shaare Zedek Hospital | Commercial Services |
IDT Energy, Inc.
IDT Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Supplies electric and natural gas | Utilities |
Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Shaare Zedek Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates as a hospital | Health Services |
Arlington Suites LLC | |
Kessler Foundation Inc
Kessler Foundation Inc Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides public charity and rehabilitation services | Commercial Services |
The Howard S. & Deborah Jonas Foundation Inc. | |
Genie Energy International Corp. | |
CTM Media Group, Inc.
CTM Media Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides place-based media advertising solutions and distributes brochures, magazines and digital products to visitors | Commercial Services |
Rafael Holdings, Inc.
Rafael Holdings, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as holding company with interest in real estate and pharmaceutical sector | Finance |
Oriel Energy, Inc.
Oriel Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Distributes electricity and natural gas | Utilities |
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