Economy

Israeli-born Jewish business executive, Oracle executive vice chair and former CEO who led the company through cloud, major acquisitions and the AI era

Dan Senor: work, influence and a contemporary legacy

The statesman who built Israel’s early economic infrastructure through industry, investment and public development

Yitzhak Moda'i (January 17, 1926 – May 14, 1998) was a distinguished Israeli statesman, serving both as a Member of the Knesset and as a minister in the Israeli governments. Throughout his political career, Moda'i left an indelible mark on Israeli politics, contributing to the shaping of the nation's policies and direction.

Stanley Fischer, born on October 15, 1943, is a prominent American-Israeli economist known for his significant contributions to the field of macroeconomics. He has held esteemed positions in global banking institutions and has made substantial contributions through his writings and research.

From Hebrew educator and Zionist activist to mayor of Tel Aviv and finance minister who shaped Israel’s urban and fiscal institutions

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

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

Jewish-American diplomat, foreign-policy strategist, and World Bank president

The Jewish-American economist who led the Federal Reserve and the United States Treasury

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.

Jewish-American attorney, public servant, and diplomat who served as U.S. Treasury Secretary and Ambassador to Israel

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

Jewish American economist, Nobel Memorial Prize laureate, leader of the Chicago School and major architect of modern debates on money, consumption, inflation, economic freedom and the role of government

In the realm of economics and environmental stewardship, there are figures who shine as guiding lights. Today, we explore the biography, heritage, lasting legacy, and remarkable contributions of William Nordhaus to the Jewish community and the world of economics.

In the annals of scientific history, there are few names as iconic as Richard Feynman. Today, we delve into the captivating biography, heritage, lasting legacy, and extraordinary contributions of this brilliant physicist to both the Jewish community and the world of science.

British-born Jewish-American economist, Nobel laureate, and leading scholar of contracts, ownership, and organizational control

The Nobel Prize-winning economist who turned game theory into practical systems for saving lives, improving education, and designing fairer institutions

The Jewish-American Nobel laureate who transformed the study of labor markets, Social Security, and public policy

In the world of economics, the name Eleanor Ostrum stands as a testament to dedication and innovation. Join us on a captivating journey through the life, heritage, legacy, and profound contributions of this distinguished economist, who has left an indelible mark on academia and the Jewish community.

The Nobel Prize–winning economist who reshaped the study of trade, geography, and financial crises

Nobel Prize-winning economist who transformed the design of markets and institutions

A Jewish-American economist whose work helped define mechanism design

The Jewish American economist who founded mechanism design and reshaped the study of institutions

Welcome to the extraordinary life and legacy of Israel Aumann, a brilliant scholar whose work not only advanced our understanding of mathematics but also contributed significantly to Jewish heritage and community.

In this documentary, we delve into the remarkable life and contributions of Joseph Steglitz, a man whose biography, heritage, and legacy are deeply intertwined with his profound commitment to the Jewish community and heritage.

In this documentary, we explore the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of George Ackerman—a man whose biography, heritage, and commitment to the Jewish community have left an indelible mark on history.

In this documentary, we delve into the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Meirun Shauls—a man whose biography, heritage, and profound contributions have left an indelible mark on the Jewish community and heritage.

In this documentary, we pay tribute to the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Robert Carhart Morton—a man whose biography, heritage, and profound contributions have left an indelible mark on the Jewish community and heritage.

In this documentary, we delve into the life, heritage, and remarkable contributions of Reinhard Zilten—a man whose unwavering dedication to preserving Jewish heritage has made an indelible mark on the Jewish community and its legacy.

The Jewish-Hungarian economist who made incomplete information central to modern game theory

In this documentary, we explore the life, heritage, legacy, and profound contributions to the Jewish community of Robert Fogel—a man who dedicated his life to bridging history and heritage.

In this documentary, we delve into the life, heritage, legacy, and significant contributions of Gary Becker—a man who not only revolutionized economics but also embodied Jewish values in his work and life.

In this documentary, we explore the remarkable life, heritage, legacy, and profound contribution of Martin Miller—a man who dedicated his life to preserving Jewish culture and history against the backdrop of immense adversity.

Nobel laureate and founder of modern portfolio theory

In the vast panorama of Jewish thought and leadership, there are luminaries whose wisdom and vision have left an enduring impact. This is the story of Rabbi Daniel Lapin, a scholar, author, and spiritual guide whose biography, heritage, legacy, and contributions have illuminated the path of wisdom and unity for the Jewish community.

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

Jewish-American businessman, investor and diplomatic adviser who became a central architect of the Abraham Accords and regional negotiation channels

Jewish-American entrepreneur, OpenAI CEO, investor and technology leader who helped turn generative AI into a global force in education, work, creativity and public policy

Jewish-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, co-founder of Google and Alphabet, who turned internet search into a central infrastructure of the digital world

Jewish-American entrepreneur, founder of Dell Technologies, enterprise-computing leader and philanthropist who turned a dorm-room idea into one of the world’s major technology infrastructures

Jewish-American technology entrepreneur, Oracle co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer, philanthropist and prominent supporter of Israel whose influence spans databases, enterprise software, cloud and artificial intelligence

Jewish-American technology entrepreneur, Facebook co-founder, Meta chairman and CEO, philanthropist and central architect of the social-network, digital-community and AI era

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

Jewish-American computer scientists and entrepreneurs, co-founders of Google, developers of PageRank, and architects of the search, information and internet revolution that changed how humanity finds and uses knowledge

Baron Rothschild, the Well-Known Benefactor and Father of the Yishuv, whose philanthropy, land purchases, agricultural investment and institution-building helped sustain the First Aliyah settlements and lay practical foundations for the Jewish national home

Israeli industrialist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of ISCAR, Blades Technology and IMC, pioneer of industrial parks, Israel Prize laureate and former Knesset member who made manufacturing, technical education and regional development a form of practical Zionism

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

Israeli industrialist and engineer, longtime owner and chief executive of Elite, who helped turn a pre-state chocolate factory into a major Israeli food company and played a central role in making locally produced instant coffee an everyday household product

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

An Israeli think tank that brought nationalist, constitutional, and free-market ideas into public policy and government debate

Lawyer, educator and public servant who connected legal practice, economic policy, judicial administration and Jewish law

A pioneer of Israel’s software and internet industries who combined early-stage investment, public service, and the cultivation of global innovation communities

The Nobel and Turing laureate who transformed decision science and helped pioneer artificial intelligence

From rebuilding Cantor Fitzgerald after September 11 to serving as U.S. secretary of commerce

The economist, accountant and educator who made government contracts, public revenue and financial accountability matters of public consequence