Golda Meir (1898–1978) was Israel’s fourth Prime Minister and its first female leader. Born in Kyiv and raised in Milwaukee, she became a key figure in Zionist politics. Known for her fierce determination and plainspoken style, Meir led Israel through pivotal moments, including the Yom Kippur War.
Rav Ovadia Yosef (1920–2013) was a towering Sephardic halakhic authority and former Chief Rabbi of Israel. Born in Baghdad, he immigrated to Jerusalem at age four and studied at Porat Yosef Yeshiva, quickly distinguishing himself as a prodigious scholar. Renowned for his encyclopedic knowledge and prolific responsa, he championed lenient rulings to ease religious observance…
Joseph Lieberman (1942–2024) was a U.S. Senator from Connecticut who served from 1989 to 2013. A Yale-educated attorney, he began his political career in the Connecticut State Senate and later became the state’s Attorney General. Originally a Democrat, Lieberman ran as an Independent after losing his party’s primary in 2006. He was the Democratic vice…
Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Soloveitchik (1886–1959), known as the Brisker Rav, was a towering figure in 20th-century Torah scholarship. He led the Brisk Yeshiva in Jerusalem, championed the Brisker method of Talmud study, and upheld uncompromising halachic standards. A staunch opponent of Zionist politics, he shaped Haredi ideology profoundly.
Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1888–1959) was the first Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel. A scholar of Jewish law and philosophy, he previously served as Chief Rabbi of Ireland. Known for bridging tradition and modernity, he played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s religious institutions and national identity.