Politics (International)
Randy Fine: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Dan Goldman: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Lee Zeldin: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Businesswoman, author and former presidential adviser whose public life connects enterprise, public policy, Jewish identity and unusual visibility in the White House
Stephen Miller: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Moldova-born Israeli politician, founder and chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, former foreign, defense and finance minister, and a central figure in Russian-speaking aliyah and Israeli coalition politics
William Daroff: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Ronald Lauder: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Former Prime Minister of Israel, Leader of the Opposition, founder of Yesh Atid, journalist and author who turned public communication into centrist politics and diplomacy
Josh Shapiro: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Ephraim Mirvis: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Jeremy Leibler: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Will Scharf: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Elliot Brandt: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Michael Rubens "Mike" Bloomberg is a prominent Jewish-American billionaire, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Mayor of New York City for 12 years, from 2002 to 2013. As of January 2022, Bloomberg's estimated net worth stands at over $70 billion. Starting from February 2014, he has also held the position of United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action.
British statesman and novelist of Jewish origin, twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, architect of modern Conservatism and a singular figure in the history of Jewish identity, empire and political literature
John Simon Bercow (born January 19, 1963) is a British politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom from June 2009 to November 2019. He was also a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Buckingham constituency from May 1997 to November 2019. He was the first Jewish person to hold the position of Speaker of the House of Commons.
Bernard Kouchner (born November 1, 1939) is a French socialist politician, diplomat, and physician, known for being one of the founders of the organization "Doctors Without Borders." In 2007, he was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of France by President Nicolas Sarkozy. He served in this position during the first government of Prime Minister François Fillon until November 14, 2010, when he was replaced by Michèle…
Jewish-American businessman, investor and diplomatic adviser who became a central architect of the Abraham Accords and regional negotiation channels
Born on April 16, 1962, is an American-Jewish politician currently serving as the Secretary of State of the United States. He previously held the position of Deputy Secretary of State (2015–2017) and Deputy National Security Advisor (2013–2015) under President Barack Obama. Blinken has a long history of public service, with significant roles in shaping U.S. foreign policy.
David Melech Friedman (born August 8, 1958) is an American-Jewish diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Israel from May 16, 2017, to January 20, 2021. He also acted as an adviser to Donald Trump during his 2016 presidential campaign and managed Trump's campaign in Israel. Prior to these roles, Friedman worked as a lawyer for the Trump Organization.
Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright, born on May 15, 1937, in Prague, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), was an American diplomat of Jewish descent who served as the 64th Secretary of State of the United States.
Bernard "Bernie" Sanders (born September 8, 1941) is an American Jewish politician who has served as a United States Senator from the state of Vermont since 2007. Sanders holds the record for the longest-serving independent member of Congress in American history. Despite two unsuccessful attempts, in 2016 and 2020, Sanders sought the Democratic Party's nomination for the presidency before retiring from the presidential race.
Rahm Emanuel's political career has been marked by his strategic fundraising prowess, his role as a key player in Democratic Party leadership, and his dedication to shaping the party's message and electoral strategy. His achievements have left an indelible mark on American politics and earned him a reputation as a shrewd and influential political strategist.
Edward Irving "Ed" Koch (December 12, 1924 – February 1, 2013) was a prominent Jewish-American politician, attorney, and political commentator. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as a United States Congressman representing the state of New York from 1969 to 1977 and subsequently held the position of Mayor of New York City from 1978 to 1989. As mayor, he successfully guided the city through a deep economic crisis, ove…
Eric Ivan Cantor, born on June 6, 1963, is a former American politician, attorney, and businessman of Jewish heritage. He represented Virginia's 7th district in the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 2001 until August 2014. From 2011 to July 2014, Cantor also served as the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives.
Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is an American Jewish politician affiliated with the Democratic Party, serving as the Senator from the state of New York since 1999. In November 2016, he was elected as the leader of the Democratic caucus in the Senate, which, until January 2021, was the minority party, and has since been the Senate Majority Leader.
Adam Bennett Schiff, born on June 22, 1960, is an American Jewish politician affiliated with the Democratic Party. He serves as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 28th congressional district, which encompasses parts of central Los Angeles, including areas like Burbank, Hollywood, and West Hollywood. Schiff holds a prominent role as the Ranking Member on the House Intelligence Com…
Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman was born on February 24, 1942, in Stamford, Connecticut. He would go on to become a prominent American politician, leaving a lasting impact on the nation's political landscape.
Paul Wolfowitz's career has been characterized by his significant impact on U.S. foreign policy and international institutions. His role in shaping the "Bush Doctrine" and his leadership at the World Bank have left a lasting mark on American diplomacy and global affairs.
Henry Alfred Kissinger, born on May 27, 1923, is a Jewish-American diplomat who served as the National Security Advisor and later as the Secretary of State of the United States on behalf of the Republican Party. He was the first Jewish-American to hold these positions, and the first to serve in both roles simultaneously.
Daniel Charles Kurtzer (born June 1949) is a Jewish-American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Egypt (1998-2001) and was later appointed by President George W. Bush as the United States Ambassador to Israel, where he served from 2001 to 2005.
Dennis B. Ross (born November 26, 1948) is an American Jewish diplomat who has served as a special advisor to the United Nations Security Council. He has had a distinguished career in American diplomacy, including roles as the Director of Policy Planning in the Department of State during President George H.W. Bush's administration and as a special coordinator for the Middle East in President Bill Clinton's administration. Ros…
Dan Shapiro's journey from his early days in Illinois to his diplomatic service as the U.S. Ambassador to Israel reflects a remarkable career dedicated to strengthening the ties between the United States and Israel. His expertise, language skills, and deep commitment to the region have made him a prominent figure in American foreign policy, leaving a lasting impact on U.S.-Israel relations.
Werner Michael Blumenthal, known as W. Michael Blumenthal, was a German-born American businessman, economist, and politician who served as the United States Secretary of the Treasury during the presidency of Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1979.
In the world of economics and finance, few names carry as much weight as Janet Louise Yellen. Born on August 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, Yellen has not only shattered glass ceilings but has also been at the forefront of American economic policy for decades.
Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke (April 24, 1941 - December 13, 2010) was an influential American Jewish diplomat known for his extensive diplomatic career, his association with the American government's Peace Corps, and his unique role as the Deputy Secretary of State responsible for two distinct regions in the world (Asia from 1981 to 1977, and Europe from 1996 to 1994).
Lawrence Henry Summers, born on November 30, 1954, is an American-Jewish economist with a distinguished career in both academia and public service. He served as the 71st Secretary of the Treasury of the United States from 1999 to 2001 during President Bill Clinton's administration.
Martin Sean Indyk (born July 1, 1951) is an American-Jewish academic and diplomat who served as the U.S. ambassador to Israel in two non-consecutive terms. He held the position of Executive Director of the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Brookings Institution and served as the U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations during the years 2013-2014. Prior to these roles, he worked as an ad…
Jacob Joseph "Jack" Lew, born on August 29, 1955, is an American Jewish government official who served as the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
Colonel Matthew Nathan (January 3, 1862 – April 18, 1939), also known as Sir Matthew Nathan, was a distinguished figure in the British colonial administration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned multiple territories, including Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Hong Kong, Natal, and Queensland. Moreover, between 1914 and 1916, he served as the Under-Secretary for Ireland in the British government, whe…
Herbert Louis Samuel, 1st Viscount Samuel, whose Hebrew name was Eliezer ben Phineas Samuel, was a prominent British-Jewish statesman and diplomat. He belonged to the British Liberal Party and served as a Member of the British Parliament. Samuel also held key positions in the British government and was the first High Commissioner of Palestine during the British Mandate period. He was a member of the Order of the Garter, the P…
Rufus Daniel Isaacs, the 1st Marquess of Reading, was a prominent Jewish-British politician and jurist who achieved high-ranking positions in the British government and earned prestigious titles. He was also an active Zionist who contributed to activities in the Land of Israel, including the establishment of the electric company and support for the revival of the Hebrew maritime force. His name is commemorated in Tel Aviv's R…
Sir Francis Henry Dillon Bell, born on March 31, 1851, and passing away on March 13, 1936, left an indelible mark on the political landscape of 20th-century New Zealand. Though his tenure as Prime Minister lasted only 20 days, from May 10 to May 30, 1925, he holds the distinction of being New Zealand's second Jewish Prime Minister and the first to be born within the country.
Isaac Alfred Isaacs, born on August 6, 1855, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was a prominent Australian Jewish jurist and statesman who left an indelible mark on the nation's legal and political landscape. His illustrious career spanned multiple roles and positions of great importance, making him a key figure in the early history of Australian government and law.
Leon Blum, born André Léon Blum on April 9, 1872, in Paris, was a prominent Jewish French politician, leader of the SFIO party (the precursor to the Socialist Party), and one of the founders of the Popular Front. He served as the Prime Minister of France three times: first from 1936 to 1937, then for a brief month in 1938, and again for a month following World War II. Blum holds the distinction of being the first Jewish Prime…
Matthias Rakosi, born Mátyás Rákosi on March 14, 1892, and passing away on February 5, 1971, was a Hungarian-Jewish communist politician who played a prominent role in Hungary's political landscape from 1945 to 1956.
René Mayer (French: René Mayer; May 4, 1895 – December 13, 1972) was the Prime Minister of France for approximately six months in 1953, during the Fourth French Republic in the aftermath of World War II. Mayer was the second Jewish prime minister of France, following Léon Blum, and one of five Jewish prime ministers in French history.
Pierre Mendès France, born Pierre-Isaac-Isidore Mendès France on January 11, 1907, and passed away on October 18, 1982, was a prominent French Jewish statesman who served as the Prime Minister of France from 1954 to 1955.
David Saul Marshall (March 12, 1908 – December 12, 1995) was a Jewish Singaporean lawyer and politician. In 1955, he was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the self-governing state of Singapore (under British auspices), which is equivalent to the position of Prime Minister, but he resigned after just a year.
Arna Gerő, originally named Arna Zinger and known by his pseudonym Arna Segesh, was a Hungarian-Jewish communist politician. He held various positions in several Hungarian governments and was elected as the first secretary of the Hungarian Workers' Party in 1956.
Was a politician from Southern Rhodesia, of Jewish descent, and the second and last Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
Michel Debré (January 15, 1912 – August 2, 1996) was a prominent French Gaullist politician of Jewish descent, hailed as one of the founding fathers of modern France. He served as the first Prime Minister of the French Fifth Republic under President Charles de Gaulle from 1959 to 1962. Notably, he was the fourth Jewish Prime Minister in French history.
Sir Joshua Abraham Hassan GBE KCMG LVO (August 21, 1915 - July 1, 1997) was the first Chief Minister of Gibraltar.
Max Del Valle Levy-Maduro (February 27, 1911 - December 20, 1979) served as the President of Panama for just seven days in February 1967 (from February 8 to February 15). He was the first Jewish president of Panama and had previously held the position of Vice President. His brother, Eric Del Valle, also served as a Jewish President of Panama.
Bruno Kreisky (January 22, 1911 - July 29, 1990) was a prominent figure in Austrian politics, serving as the Chancellor of Austria from 1970 to 1983. He was a Jewish-Austrian politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party. Kreisky's tenure as Chancellor was one of the longest in Austrian history, leaving a significant mark on the nation's political landscape.
Zelman Cowen, known in Hebrew as זלמן כהן, was a distinguished Australian Jewish jurist and legal scholar who served as the eighteenth Governor-General of Australia from December 8, 1977, to July 29, 1982. He was the second Jewish individual to hold this prestigious position, succeeding Sir Isaac Isaacs.
Ruth Dreifuss, born on January 9, 1940, in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland, made history in 1999 when she became Switzerland's first female president and the first Jewish woman to hold this position.
Efraim Goldenberg, also known as Efrain Goldenberg Schreiber, was born on December 29, 1929, in Lima, Peru. He is a Peruvian Jew who served as the Prime Minister of Peru for approximately one and a half years, under the presidency of Alberto Fujimori, from February 17, 1994, to July 28, 1995. During his tenure, he also held the positions of Minister of Economy and Foreign Affairs.
Janet Rosenberg Jagan (October 20, 1920 – March 28, 2009) was a Jewish-Guyanese public figure, politician, and journalist who served as the President and Prime Minister of Guyana. She was the first "White" woman to become the President of Guyana and the first woman to be elected as a president in South America.
Yevgeny Maximovich Primakov (Russian: Евгений Примаков) was a Jewish Russian statesman of Ukrainian origin, born on October 29, 1929, in Kyiv, Ukraine, and passed away on June 26, 2015. He held several high-ranking positions in Russian and Soviet politics, including Russian Foreign Minister (1996-1998), Prime Minister of Russia (1998-1999), and the first Chief of the KGB and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Soviet Uni…
Ricardo Maduro (Spanish: Ricardo Maduro), born on April 20, 1946, in Panama, is a Honduran politician of Jewish descent who served as the President of Honduras from 2002 to 2006. Prior to his presidency, he held the position of the Central Bank of Honduras.
Zurab Zhvania (Georgian: ზურაბ ჟვანია), born on December 9, 1963, and passing away on February 3, 2005, was a Jewish Georgian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Georgia from 2004 until his death. He also held the position of Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia from 2003 to 2004.
Mikhail Yefimovich Fradkov (Russian: Михаил Ефимович Фрадков), born on September 1, 1950, is a Russian government official of Jewish descent who served as the Prime Minister of Russia from 2004 to 2007. From 2007 to 2016, he held the position of the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, born on October 3, 1938, is a Peruvian economist and politician of Jewish heritage. He is the leader of the PPK party and served as the President of Peru from 2016 to 2018. He also held ministerial positions in the Peruvian government and served as Prime Minister of Peru from 2005 to 2006.
Yehude Simon Munaro, born on July 18, 1947, in Lima, Peru, is a Peruvian Jew who served as the Prime Minister of Peru for nine months during the presidency of Alan Garcia, from October 14, 2008, to July 12, 2009. He was the second Jewish Prime Minister of Peru, following Ephraim Goldemberg, who held the position for a year and a half (1994–1995). The third Jewish Prime Minister of Peru was Salomon Lerner Ghitis, who served fo…
John Phillip Key, born on August 9, 1961, was the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand and the third Jewish Prime Minister in the country's history. He led the New Zealand National Party, a moderate right-wing party, to victory in the general elections held in November 2008, succeeding Helen Clark from the left-wing Labour Party, who had been in office for nine years. After serving for eight years, he made a surprising announce…
Vladimir Borisovich Groysman, born on January 20, 1978, in Vinnytsia, Ukraine (formerly part of the Soviet Union), is a Ukrainian Jew who served as the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Speaker of the Parliament, and Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine. Before his national roles, he was the Mayor of Vinnytsia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: work, influence and a contemporary legacy
Egils Levits, born on June 30, 1955, in Riga, Latvia, is a Latvian politician of Jewish descent who assumed office as the President of Latvia on July 8, 2019. With a background as a lawyer, he has served as a judge and a member of the European Court of Justice since 2004.
Sophie Wilmès (born January 15, 1975) is a Belgian-Jewish politician known for her liberal and Francophone stance. She has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Belgium and as the Deputy Prime Minister. Wilmès made history by becoming the first woman and first Jewish person to hold the position of Prime Minister in Belgium.
Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin, born on March 3, 1966, is a Russian politician and economist who assumed office as the Prime Minister of Russia on January 16, 2020. Prior to this role, he served as the head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia from 2010 to 2020.
Dominic Raab's career has been marked by his involvement in international affairs, legal expertise, and contributions to British politics. His diverse background and extensive experience make him a significant figure in the Conservative Party and the UK government.
Wendy Ruth Sherman, a figure of resolve and diplomacy, stands as a testament to the power of dialogue and negotiation in the international arena. Her journey, marked by a commitment to peace and justice, reflects the essence of public service and devotion to the global community.
In this documentary, we embark on a remarkable journey through the life, heritage, legacy, and profound contributions of Erwin Kottler, an individual whose dedication to the Jewish community has left an indelible mark.
Hugo Fries' biography, heritage, legacy, and contributions embody the enduring spirit and compassion of the Jewish community, leaving an indelible mark on its cherished heritage.
Martin Indik's extraordinary life journey, marked by biography, heritage, legacy, and contributions, shines as a beacon of hope and inspiration within the Jewish community and beyond.
Denis Ross's remarkable life story, shaped by biography, heritage, legacy, and contributions to peace, stands as a symbol of hope and a testament to the power of diplomacy in forging a more peaceful world.
In this documentary, we explore the remarkable life, profound heritage, enduring legacy, and invaluable contribution of Elisabeth Burn to the Jewish community and its rich heritage.
Eleventh President of the State of Israel, attorney and statesman, former opposition leader and Jewish Agency chairman, whose career links Zionist continuity, diplomacy, welfare policy and world Jewry
Orthodox Jewish-American lawyer, author, columnist, host and media entrepreneur, co-founder of The Daily Wire and one of the most prominent conservative voices in American media and public support for Israel
Israeli lawyer, former journalist and politician, Foreign Minister, former Justice, Education and Interior Minister, and a central figure in Israel’s institutional right, legal system and wartime diplomacy
British statesman, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Foreign Secretary who issued the Balfour Declaration, and one of the most consequential non-Jewish figures in the history of political Zionism and the Jewish national home
Russian-born Jewish-American novelist and philosopher, author of The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, creator of Objectivism and one of the most influential modern voices on individualism, reason, capitalism and creative achievement
German philosopher, economist, sociologist, historian, journalist and revolutionary socialist of Jewish descent, co-author of The Communist Manifesto, author of Das Kapital and one of the defining thinkers of modern social, economic and political thought
Israeli diplomat, statesman, scholar and orator, foreign minister in decisive years, ambassador to the United Nations and the United States, architect of Israel’s early public diplomacy and a major interpreter of Jewish history to the world
Jewish-American legal scholar, attorney, Harvard Law professor emeritus, author and public commentator, one of the best-known American voices on civil liberties, due process and the public defense of Israel
Israeli diplomat, former Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, close adviser to Shimon Peres, policy thinker, author and senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, active at key intersections of diplomacy, peace efforts and Israel-Diaspora strategy
Journalist, lawyer, writer, playwright, diplomat and founder of modern political Zionism, who transformed an ancient Jewish longing into an organized international movement and a political vision that led toward the State of Israel
Israel’s first prime minister, declarer of independence, leader of the Yishuv and Labor Zionism, architect of Israeli statehood and one of the central Jewish figures of the 20th century
Israeli intelligence officer, diplomat, Foreign Ministry director general, author and journalist, whose career linked Mossad service, backchannel diplomacy, foreign policy and regional peace efforts
Israel’s 14th Chief of the General Staff, tenth prime minister, defense minister, commando commander and statesman whose career crossed decisive moments in Israel’s security, Lebanon withdrawal and pursuit of peace
Israel’s sixth prime minister, commander of the Irgun, founder of Herut and leader of Likud, architect of the 1977 political upheaval, signatory of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty and Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Israeli statesman, ninth President of Israel, Prime Minister, Defense Minister, Foreign Minister, builder of Israel’s security establishment, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and leading voice of Israeli innovation, diplomacy and peace
Political scientist, historian of political thought and Israel Prize laureate whose scholarship reshaped the study of Zionism, Hegel, Marx, Herzl, Moses Hess and the modern Jewish state