Bankers

The Safra family is a prominent Jewish banking and philanthropic dynasty with its origins in the city of Aleppo, Syria. Their financial success primarily began after they migrated to Beirut, Lebanon. Today, they are considered one of the wealthiest Jewish families globally, with Forbes estimating their combined holdings at around $200 billion.

Paul Moritz Warburg (German: Paul Moritz Warburg; August 10, 1868 - January 24, 1932) was a German-Jewish banker known for his pivotal role in the establishment of the Federal Reserve System in the United States.

Mayer Amschel Rothschild (February 23, 1744, Frankfurt – September 19, 1812) was the patriarch of the famous Jewish banking family, the Rothschilds, which would go on to become one of Europe's leading financial and business entities.

Nathan Mayer Rothschild (Hebrew: נתן מאיר רוטשילד; English: Nathan Mayer Rothschild; September 16, 1777 – July 28, 1836) was a British-Jewish banker and a member of the Rothschild family, known for founding the English branch of the family.

Edmond Jacob Safra (Arabic: إدموند يعقوب صفرا; Portuguese: Edmond Jacob Safra; August 6, 1932 – December 3, 1999) was a Jewish-Lebanese native of Beirut, Lebanon. Edmond was a banker, a financial wizard, and a scion of the Jewish banking family Safra, originally from Haleb (Aleppo), Syria, but who accumulated their wealth after relocating to Lebanon.

Zadik Binyu, born on October 13, 1944, is a prominent Israeli businessman and banker. In 2010, he ranked 16th on the list of Israel's 100 wealthiest individuals, with an estimated net worth of 4.07 billion shekels.

A leading Israeli banker who expanded Bank Leumi abroad and became a central figure in the bank-stock crisis

Galit Maor (born February 11, 1943) is an Israeli economist and executive who served as the CEO of Bank Leumi from 1995 to 2012. She was the first female CEO of a major Israeli bank and is considered one of the most influential women in the Israeli financial market. She also serves as a director on the boards of several companies, including Teva and Strauss.

The Israeli legislator and deputy finance minister who linked economic policy with stewardship of bank holdings, national infrastructure, culture and youth institutions

In this documentary, we delve into the captivating biography, rich heritage, enduring legacy, and extraordinary contributions of the Racknati family—a name celebrated for their significant impact on Jewish music and cultural preservation.

A banker and art collector who built an international financial firm and left a major collection to the Metropolitan Museum

Investment manager, financial researcher and co-founder of AQR Capital Management

A Jewish financier, banker and philanthropist who founded J. & W. Seligman & Co. and helped shape American investment banking

Joseph Safra was the wealthiest banker in the world, with a net worth of $23.2 billion at the time of his death. He led Banco Safra, one of Brazil's largest private banks, and was a major philanthropist supporting Jewish causes both in Brazil and globally. (1 September 1938 – 10 December 2020)

Zionist land developer and institution builder who helped lay the foundations of Netanya and Even Yehuda

Herzl’s trusted associate, second president of the Zionist Organization, and a builder of the movement’s symbols, finances, and institutional continuity

The Israeli lawyer, diplomat, and executive who linked public service, national security, foreign relations, economic leadership, and institutions of Jewish memory