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Explore additional historical and contemporary figures from the American Zionists reference category. Their viewpoints and public roles vary, and some have changed their positions over time. Follow the individual biographies for context. Inclusion is for education and does not imply affiliation with or endorsement of Bluetiful5708.

A–B

Emily Austin · Azealia Banks · Eitan Bernath · Danielle Bernstein

C–D

Aviva Cantor · Ze’ev Chafets

F–G

Tovah Feldshuh · Zach Sage Fox · Rita Gluzman · Peter Emanuel Goldman

H–J

Jon Haber · Josh Harris · Brilyn Hollyhand · Elizabeth Holtzman · Alexander H. Joffe · Jason Jorjani

K–L

David Kaufman · Shabbos Kestenbaum · James Kirchick · Seth Klarman · Aviva Klompas · Joel Kotkin · Benjamin F. Kramer · Martin Kramer · Bill Kristol · Yehuda Kurtzer · Jared Kushner · Baruch Lanner · George Latimer · Ronald Lauder · Eric Lee · Eric Lefkofsky · Jay Leno · Andrea Levin · Mark Levin · Ann Lewis · Susie Linfield · Michael Lucas · Palmer Luckey

M–N

Madonna · David Mamet · Bethany Mandel · Itamar Marcus · Ruth Marcus · Alex Marlow · James Maslow · Matisyahu · Yisrael Medad · Rafael Medoff · Mark Mellman · Matt Meyer · Adam Milstein · Jenny Mollen · Jared Moskowitz · Joshua Muravchik · Ari Ne’eman · Casey Neistat · David Nekrutman · Stephen H. Norwood · Stewart Nozette

O–P

Martin Oliner · Arthur Orr · Cynthia Ozick · Geri Palast · Esther Panitch · David Paterson · Leonard Peikoff · Nancy Pelosi · Mary Peltola · Marty Peretz · Richard Perle · August Pfluger · Daniel Pipes · Elizabeth Pipko · Marc Platt · Nidra Poller · Mike Pompeo · Dennis Prager

R

Josh Reinstein · Jacky Rosen · Eli Rosenbaum · Yair Rosenberg · Alvin Hirsch Rosenfeld · Menachem Z. Rosensaft · Smadar Rosensweig · Ben Rosenthal · Nina Rosenwald · Eli Roth · Roz Rothstein · Dave Rubin · Marco Rubio

S

Naty Saidoff · Sheryl Sandberg · Adam Sandler · Robert Satloff · Lizzy Savetsky · Adam Schiff · Steven R Schimmel · Matt Schlapp · Emily Schrader · Howard Schultz · Chuck Schumer · Lynn Schusterman · David Schwimmer · Jessica Seinfeld · Josh Shapiro · Iliza Shlesinger · Kenneth Sikorski · Sarah Silverman · Shraga Simmons · Tovia Singer · Elissa Slotkin · Regina Spektor · Ben Stein · Michael Steinhardt · Bret Stephens · Haley Stevens · Marissa Streit · Tara Strong · Richard Sugarman · Andrew Sullivan · Larry Summers

T–V

Shani Taragin · Brandon Tatum · Yaakov Teitel · Ned Temko · Kalman Topp · Gil Troy · Ivanka Trump · Robert S. Tucker · Montana Tucker · Inna Vernikov · Eugene Vindman · Joe Vogel

W–Z

Joe Walsh · Michael Walzer · Deborah Waxman · Randi Weingarten · Joe Weisberg · Avi Weiss · Westside Gravy · Scott Wiener · Elisha Wiesel · David Wilder · Jacob Wohl · Paul Wolfowitz · Brianna Wu · Meyrav Wurmser · Ron Wyden · Marc Zell · Yael Ziegler

Madonna and Adam Sandler: Singer and actress Madonna and actor and comedian Adam Sandler signed an October 2023 letter urging continued efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

AI-assisted illustrations adapted from reference portraits.
Harry S. Truman: United States Army Signal Corps / Truman Library; public domain. Source.
Winston Churchill: J. Russell & Sons / Library of Congress; public domain in the United States. Source.
Martin Luther King Jr.: Portrait by Betsy G. Reyneau / National Archives; public domain. Source.
Mike Huckabee: United States Embassy in Israel; public domain. Source.
John Hagee: Paul Wharton / Christians United for Israel. Used under CUFI’s attribution permission. Source.
Ritchie Torres: U.S. Congress; public domain. Source.
Douglas Murray: Andy Ngo; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source.
Patricia Heaton: Matt / Flickr; CC BY 2.0. Source.
Golda Meir: adapted from Marion S. Trikosko / Library of Congress, public domain. Source.
Debra Messing: adapted from Rubenstein / Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Source.
Anila Ali and Bellamy Bellucci: reference photographs from Hadassah’s 18 American Zionist Women.

Additional public voices: background & sources
Rabbi Capers C. Funnye Jr.: Black Jewish religious leader whose work connects Jewish communities in the United States, Israel, and beyond. Source.
Amar’e Stoudemire: Former NBA star who played professionally in Israel and explored Jewish faith and heritage. Source.
Rosa Parks: Civil rights leader who signed the 1975 Black Americans to Support Israel declaration. Source.
Nissim Black: American-born rapper whose music reflects his Jewish faith and personal connection to Israel. Source.
Portraits of these four figures are AI-generated illustrations.

Arab voices & historical diplomacy
Tamer Masudin: Arab Israeli Bedouin advocate who publicly identifies as a Zionist. Source.
Loay Al-Shareef: Arab Muslim advocate for Arab–Israeli normalization, Jewish–Arab understanding, and the Abraham Accords. Source.
King Faisal I of Iraq: As Emir Faisal, signed the 1919 Faisal–Weizmann agreement for Arab–Jewish cooperation. His acceptance was conditional on Arab independence. Agreement.
Sharif Hussein bin Ali: Included for historical context. Interpretations of his response to Zionism and the 1917 Balfour Declaration are disputed. Welcoming Jewish return should not be equated with endorsing an independent Jewish state. Historical discussion and references.
King Abdullah I of Jordan: Conducted strategic contacts with Zionist leaders concerning Palestine and partition. These dealings should not be equated with a Zionist identity; Transjordan also fought in the 1948 war. Historical study.
These five portraits are AI-generated illustrations. Contemporary advocacy, conditional historical cooperation, and diplomatic negotiations are distinct. Inclusion is for education and does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver (1893–1963): American rabbi and Zionist leader who helped mobilize support for Jewish statehood and represented the Jewish Agency at the United Nations in 1947. Source: American Jewish Archives. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration.

Entertainment & sports: public advocacy sources
Gal Gadot: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Jerry Seinfeld: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Amy Schumer: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Liev Schreiber: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Michael Douglas: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Jamie Lee Curtis: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Mayim Bialik: Signed the October 2023 entertainment-industry letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for hostages’ release. Source.
Brett Gelman: Actor and advocate for Israel who spoke at the November 2023 March for Israel. Source.
Michael Rapaport: Actor and comedian who advocates for Israel and discusses Jewish identity and antisemitism. Source: IsraelCast interview.
Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Boxing champion who visited Israel in solidarity and supported United Hatzalah’s emergency medical work. Source: United Hatzalah.
These ten portraits are AI-generated illustrations. Listed actions document specific public advocacy and do not imply endorsement of every government policy or affiliation with this network.

Classic Hollywood: background & sources
Marilyn Monroe: Appeared at a May 1957 event celebrating Israel featuring Hapoel and American soccer players. Source: National Library of Israel.
Elizabeth Taylor: Supported Israel and, according to Ambassador Simcha Dinitz, offered herself in exchange for the Entebbe hostages in 1976. Source: contemporary JTA report.
Frank Sinatra: Supported Israel through performances, visits, and fundraising. Source: National Library of Israel.
Kirk Douglas: Longtime advocate for Israel who starred as Mickey Marcus in Cast a Giant Shadow (1966). Source: historical research; film record.
These four portraits are AI-generated illustrations.

Dean Martin: Historian Rafael Medoff identifies Martin among entertainers whose names appeared in American League for a Free Palestine advertisements or who participated in its other activities supporting Jewish immigration and statehood. This establishes organizational support; it does not establish a specific performance or production role in A Flag Is Born. Source: Rafael Medoff, Jewish Journal. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration.

Musicians: distinct public positions
Barbra Streisand: Longstanding supporter of Israel and Israeli institutions, including performances supporting soldiers and their families. Source: official website.
Noa (Achinoam Nini): Describes herself as a Zionist Israeli who loves her country, criticizes its government, and supports dialogue and a two-state solution. Source: her personal statement.
Gene Simmons: Israel-born musician who has publicly supported Israel and opposed cultural boycotts. His mother was a Holocaust survivor. Advocacy source; biographical source.
Nick Cave: Opposes cultural boycotts of Israel and distinguishes performing there from endorsing its government. Source: his own statement.
Bono: Paid tribute to victims of the October 7 attack at the Supernova festival. His broader public statements also address Palestinian suffering; this entry documents solidarity with victims, without assigning a Zionist identity. Tribute source; U2 statements.
P!nk: Has advocated for hostages’ release and opposed antisemitism. These positions are documented here without assigning a Zionist identity. Source: reporting on her public statement.
These six portraits are AI-generated illustrations. These artists’ positions differ; inclusion does not imply shared views or affiliation with the network.

Additional public voices: background & sources
Noa Tishby: Author, pro-Israel advocate, and Israel’s former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization. She is a different person from singer Noa (Achinoam Nini). Source: official biography.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: Condemned Hamas’s murder and kidnapping of Jewish people in October 2023 and expressed grief for innocent Israelis and Palestinians. This documents solidarity with victims without assigning a Zionist identity. Source: fact-check of his public statement.
Jon Voight: Longstanding public supporter of Israel who has spoken against antisemitism. Source: reporting on his remarks during an Israel visit.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Public supporter of Israel and the Jewish community who met families of Israeli hostages in December 2023 to amplify their appeals. Source: Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.
These four portraits are AI-generated illustrations; inclusion does not imply affiliation or endorsement.

Louis Brandeis (1856–1941): U.S. Supreme Court justice and leader of American Zionism who argued that American patriotism and commitment to Zionism were compatible. Source: Brandeis University; judicial biography. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration.

Business & philanthropy: documented connections
Miriam Adelson: Physician, publisher, conservative political donor, and major supporter of Birthright Israel and pro-Israel organizations including ZOA. Biography; Birthright philanthropy; ZOA.
Larry Ellison: Oracle co-founder and donor to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, including a reported $16.6 million gift in 2017. Source.
Bill Ackman: Investor and public supporter of Israel who, with Neri Oxman, bought a stake in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2024. This was an investment, distinct from philanthropy. Source: Reuters.
Michael Bloomberg: Former New York City mayor and philanthropist who supported emergency medical response in Israel through matching gifts to Magen David Adom. Source: participating foundation.
Marc Benioff: Salesforce co-founder and philanthropist with documented support for United Hatzalah. Personal giving is distinct from Salesforce’s corporate activities. Source.
Michael Dell: Technology entrepreneur whose family foundation supports education, economic opportunity, and relief work in Israel. Source: Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
Jan Koum: WhatsApp co-founder whose foundation supports Jewish institutions and healthcare in Israel, including a $200 million gift announced for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in 2026. Source: hospital’s American committee.
These seven portraits are AI-generated illustrations. Documented donations, investments, and public advocacy do not establish identical political views or endorsement of all government policies. Inclusion does not imply affiliation with this network.

Robert Kraft: Businessman, New England Patriots owner, and philanthropist supporting Israel and Jewish life. He founded the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism in 2019 and launched Blue Square Alliance Against Hate in 2025. Source: Kraft family philanthropy; anti-hate initiatives. Portrait is an AI-generated illustration.

U.S. presidents: historical context
Harry S. Truman (president, 1945–1953): On May 14, 1948, the United States recognized Israel’s provisional government as its de facto authority; U.S. de jure recognition followed on January 31, 1949. Source: National Archives.
Woodrow Wilson (1913–1921): Approved the Balfour Declaration’s text before its publication in 1917 and publicly supported the Jewish national-home project. Source: U.S. State Department historical documents.
Theodore Roosevelt (1901–1909): Expressed support in 1918 for establishing a Zionist state around Jerusalem. This statement came after his presidency. Source: historical commentary.
Warren G. Harding (1921–1923): Signed the September 21, 1922 congressional resolution supporting a Jewish national home in Palestine. Source: U.S. State Department historical documents.
Calvin Coolidge (1923–1929): His administration concluded the 1924 Anglo-American convention concerning the Palestine Mandate, whose framework included the Jewish national-home policy. Source: convention text.
Herbert Hoover (1929–1933): Publicly supported the Jewish national-home project, including in his 1932 message marking the Balfour Declaration’s anniversary. Source: presidential message.
Support for a national home before 1948, personal Zionist identification, and diplomatic recognition of the State of Israel are distinct historical positions. The five newly added presidential portraits are AI-generated illustrations.

Jonathan Greenblatt: CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League since 2015, leading its work against antisemitism and extremism. Previously served in the Obama White House. Source: ADL biography.
Matthew Brooks: Chief Executive Officer of the Republican Jewish Coalition and Jewish Policy Center, and the RJC’s principal spokesman. His public advocacy includes U.S.–Israel relations and antisemitism. Source: RJC biography; RJC convention remarks.
Both portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs. Inclusion does not imply participation in or endorsement of this network.

Biographical labels: Portrait captions show a short professional role and birth year, or birth–death years for deceased figures. A birth year has not been added for Tamer Masudin, Anila Ali, or Matthew Brooks because it has not been reliably verified. Approximate historical dates use “c.” Additional biographical references: Bellamy Bellucci; Capers Funnye; Nissim Black; Loay Al-Shareef; Abba Hillel Silver; Hussein bin Ali; Jonathan Greenblatt.

Life dates and public office: “Born” and “Lived” identify life dates. Separate office or reign dates identify service in the position shown, rather than lifespan; they are not an exhaustive list of every office held. Current terms are shown as of October 2026. References: Golda Meir; Winston Churchill; Louis Brandeis; Ritchie Torres; Mike Huckabee; former U.S. governors; Abdullah I; Faisal I.

David Ben-Gurion: Israel’s first PM and a central leader in its establishment. He began studying law in Istanbul in 1912; his studies were interrupted by World War I. Source: Knesset biography; Ben-Gurion House chronology.
Menachem Begin: Israel’s sixth PM, a leader in Revisionist Zionism, and joint recipient of the 1978 Nobel Peace Prize with Anwar Sadat. He earned a law degree at Warsaw University in 1935. Source: Nobel biography; Knesset biography.
Alan Dershowitz: American lawyer and Harvard Law School professor emeritus, author of The Case for Israel and The Case for Peace, and a prominent public advocate for Israel. Source: Harvard Law School; biographical dates.
These three portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Michael Oren: Historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States. His books include Six Days of War, Power, Faith, and Fantasy, and Ally. Source: publisher biography; biographical dates.
Daniel Gordis: Author, Shalem College co-founder and Koret Distinguished Fellow, and writer of Israel from the Inside, focusing on Israel and Zionism. Source: author biography; Jewish Book Council; biographical dates.
Jeffrey Herf: Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland; his work examines modern Germany, antisemitism and the establishment of Israel, including Israel’s Moment. Source: University of Maryland; biographical dates.
Deborah Lipstadt: Holocaust historian and University Distinguished Professor at Emory; formerly U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. In 2026 she founded an Emory institute addressing antisemitism. Source: Emory University; birth year in her witness statement.
Shai Davidai: Social psychologist and public advocate against antisemitism; formerly an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, which he left in July 2025. His birth year has not been reliably verified and is omitted. Source: official biography; departure reporting.
These five portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs. Herf’s illustration uses his university portrait as a reference.

Ryan Murphy: Television producer and showrunner listed among the signatories of Creative Community for Peace’s October 2023 letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas’s attacks and calling for the hostages’ release. Source: original open letter; biographical dates.
Haim Saban: Media entrepreneur and long-standing supporter of Israel through political advocacy and philanthropy; also a signatory of the same open letter. Source: open letter; philanthropic profile.
David Ellison: Film producer and Skydance founder. Skydance, under his leadership, committed $1 million to American Friends of Magen David Adom for relief following the October 2023 attacks. This describes the company’s contribution, rather than attributing it as a personal donation. Source: donation reporting; biographical dates.
These three portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Dan Goldman: U.S. Representative from New York. In a joint October 2023 statement, he supported Israel’s defense and the hostages’ release while calling for humanitarian pauses, aid to Gaza and protection of Palestinian civilians. Source: congressional statement; House biography and birth year.
Ed Ames: Actor best known for Mingo on Daniel Boone. He also supported Israel and served as president of the Zionist Organization of America’s California chapter. Source: ZOA’s republication of a JNS remembrance, including life dates.
Both portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Elliott Abrams: American diplomat and foreign-policy writer. His book If You Will It argues for renewed American Jewish engagement with Israel and Jewish identity. Source: Council on Foreign Relations; biographical dates.
Sheldon Adelson: Las Vegas Sands founder and a major benefactor of Birthright Israel and other Jewish and Israeli institutions. Source: Birthright Israel Foundation remembrance; life dates.
Avi Arad: Film producer associated with Marvel’s screen adaptations. In 2024 he publicly criticized Senator Chuck Schumer’s call for new Israeli elections and defended Israel’s democratic process. Source: published letter reporting; biographical dates.
Cliff Asness: AQR co-founder and hedge fund manager. He publicly criticized Penn’s response to antisemitism and the October 2023 attacks, and suspended further donations pending changes. These concerns are his stated position, rather than a finding about every participant in the campus events. Source: professional biography; donor-letter reporting; birth year.
These four portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Ted Deutch: CEO of the American Jewish Committee and former member of Congress. AJC describes his leadership as focused on Jewish security and Israel’s place in the world. Source: AJC biography; birth year.
William Daroff: CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, representing the organization in engagement with U.S. and Israeli officials and Jewish communal affairs. Source: official biography; birth year.
W. E. B. Du Bois: Civil rights leader and scholar who expressed early support for Zionism and Jewish statehood, including in his 1948 essay “The Case for the Jews.” His later anti-colonial outlook led him to support Nasser during the Suez crisis. His inclusion documents an earlier historical position, rather than an unchanging lifetime alignment with Israel. Source: scholarly historical context; study of his changing position; UMass biography and life dates.
These three portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Bill Davidson: Guardian Industries businessman and Detroit Pistons owner whose philanthropy supported Jewish education and Israeli institutions, including the Davidson Institute of Science Education. Source: William Davidson Foundation; Davidson Institute biography and life dates. His portrait is an AI-generated illustration, not a photograph.

Lindsey Graham: Former Republican senator from South Carolina and a prominent advocate of U.S.–Israel security cooperation. Source; biographical background; Congressional biography and life dates.

Dan Diker: President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs and former secretary-general of the World Jewish Congress. His work addresses antisemitism, Israel’s international standing, and regional security. Source; biographical background. Birth year omitted because it has not been reliably verified.

Hank Greenspun: Las Vegas Sun publisher who helped supply money and arms to the Haganah during Israel’s struggle for independence. The arms shipments violated U.S. neutrality laws. Source; biographical background.

Brooke Goldstein: Founder and executive director of The Lawfare Project and founder of End Jew Hatred. Her advocacy focuses on Jewish civil rights and combating antisemitism through legal action. Source; biographical background. Birth year omitted because it has not been reliably verified.

Ginnifer Goodwin: Actress known for Once Upon a Time and Zootopia who has publicly advocated for Israeli hostages and participated in campaigns addressing violence against women during the October 7 attacks. Source; biographical background.

Max Boot: Foreign-policy writer, military historian, and Council on Foreign Relations fellow. His commentary has supported Israel while addressing debates over its policies and U.S. foreign policy. Source; biographical background.

Ben Cardin: Former Democratic senator from Maryland and Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair. He advocated Israel’s security alongside humanitarian assistance to Gaza and a two-state outcome. Source; biographical background.

Eric Cantor: Former Republican House Majority Leader from Virginia and a public advocate for strong U.S.–Israel relations. Source; biographical background.

Charles Bronfman: Canadian-American businessman and philanthropist who co-founded Birthright Israel, supporting educational visits that connect young Jewish adults with Israel. Source; biographical background.

Shmuley Boteach: American rabbi, author, and media commentator who founded the World Values Network. His public work promotes Jewish values and advocates for Israel. Source; biographical background.

Scooter Braun: Music entrepreneur and a U.S. partner of the Nova Exhibition, which commemorates the October 7 attack on the Nova music festival and presents survivors’ experiences. Source; biographical background.

Emanuel Celler: Long-serving New York congressman and advocate for Jewish refugees, Zionism, and the establishment of Israel. Source; biographical background.

Andrew Breitbart: Conservative publisher and commentator who publicly supported Israel and spoke against anti-Israel activism. Source; biographical background.

These sixteen portraits are AI-generated illustrations, not photographs.

Selma Blair: Actress who has publicly addressed antisemitism and supported campaigns advocating for Israel and the release of hostages. Source; biographical background and birth year.

Angela Buchdahl: Senior rabbi of New York’s Central Synagogue. Her public messages affirm support for Israel and oppose antisemitism while encouraging Jewish communal discussion. Source; biographical background and birth year.

David Geffen: Entertainment executive and philanthropist whose gift to the National Library of Israel established the David Geffen Auditorium in Jerusalem. This documents institutional philanthropy rather than attributing a broader political platform. Source; biographical background and birth year.

Charles Jacobs: Co-founder of The David Project and Americans for Peace and Tolerance. His public work includes campus advocacy for Israel, opposition to antisemitism, and anti-slavery activism. Source; biographical background.

Alex Karp: Co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies who has publicly supported Israel and spoken against antisemitism. Source; biographical background.

Joyce Kaufman: American radio host and political commentator whose public commentary includes support for Israel. Source; biographical background.

Pamela Geller: American political activist and publisher of the Geller Report who publicly identifies with Zionism. Her wider political activism, particularly her anti-Muslim rhetoric, has drawn substantial criticism. Source; biographical background.

Shayna Goldberg: American-Israeli educator, author, and yoetzet halacha at Migdal Oz. She speaks and writes about religious life and Israel’s Religious Zionist community. Source; biographical background.

Caroline Glick: American-Israeli journalist and author known for conservative commentary on Israel, Zionism, and security policy. Source; biographical background.

Yehudah Glick: American-born Israeli rabbi and former Likud member of the Knesset. His activism focuses on Jewish access and prayer on the Temple Mount. Source; biographical background.

David Brog: Former executive director of Christians United for Israel and author of Standing With Israel. His work includes building Christian support for Israel and campus advocacy. Source; biographical background.

Sidney Brichto: American-born British Liberal rabbi and founder of the Israel-Diaspora Trust. He advocated support for Israel and stronger connections between Israel and Jewish communities abroad. Source; biographical background.

Balfour Brickner: American Reform rabbi and civil rights activist. He supported Zionism while openly criticizing Israeli government policies, reflecting a liberal strand of Zionist thought. Source; biographical background.

Jeremy Gimpel: American-born Israeli educator and broadcaster who co-founded The Land of Israel Network with Ari Abramowitz, producing English-language programs about Israel and Jewish spirituality. Source; biographical background.

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David Frum: Canadian-American political commentator and former White House speechwriter. His commentary has supported Israel while critically examining its government and U.S. policy. Source; biographical background.

Rachele Fruit: The Socialist Workers Party’s 2024 U.S. presidential nominee. Her campaign opposed antisemitism and defended Israel’s right to exist as a refuge for Jews. Source; biographical background.

Randy Fine: Republican congressman from Florida and a vocal advocate for Israel. His rhetoric about Muslims and Palestinians has drawn substantial criticism. Source; biographical background.

Antoine Fuqua: American filmmaker who signed the October 2023 Creative Community for Peace letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for the return of hostages. Source; biographical background.

Richard Jacobs: Known as Rabbi Rick Jacobs, a Reform Jewish leader who advocates liberal Zionism, religious pluralism, and peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Source; biographical background.

Barney Frank: Former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts. He supported Israel while sharply criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies and advocating relief for Palestinian civilians. Source; biographical background.

Saul Friedländer: Holocaust historian and survivor who immigrated to Israel in 1948. His political work included service to Zionist institutions and later involvement in Peace Now. Source; biographical background.

Carl M. Freeman: American real estate developer and philanthropist who chaired the Maryland Israel Bonds Committee and supported Jewish communal institutions. Source; biographical background.

Marcia Freedman: American-Israeli feminist and former Knesset member. She was founding president of Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, a Zionist organization advocating a two-state solution. Source; biographical background.

Ruthie Blum: American-Israeli journalist and author known for conservative commentary on Israel and international affairs. Source; biographical background.

Eric Breindel: American writer and former New York Post editorial page editor. His commentary opposed antisemitism and challenged anti-Israel arguments. Source; biographical background.

John Fetterman: Democratic senator from Pennsylvania and an outspoken supporter of Israel, U.S.–Israel security cooperation, and the release of hostages. Source; biographical background.

Louis H. Boyar: American real estate developer and philanthropist associated with Israel Bonds and educational projects in Israel. Source; biographical background.

Edwin Black: Investigative author of IBM and the Holocaust and The Transfer Agreement. His work examines Holocaust history, corporate responsibility, and the history of Jewish Palestine. Source; biographical background.

Jacob Birnbaum: Founder of Student Struggle for Soviet Jewry, which mobilized public advocacy for Soviet Jews’ religious freedom and right to emigrate. Source; biographical background.

Theodore Bikel: Actor and folk singer whose public work included leadership in progressive Zionist organizations and advocacy for Israeli–Palestinian peace. Source; biographical background.

Siggy Flicker: Israeli-American television personality and author who has publicly advocated for Israel, Jewish communities, and Holocaust remembrance. Source; biographical background.

Leonard Bernstein: American composer and conductor with a long relationship with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, including performances in Israel during formative moments in its history. Source; biographical background.

Bella Abzug: American congresswoman, feminist, and civil rights advocate. A supporter of Zionism from her youth, she opposed the United Nations resolution equating Zionism with racism. Source; biographical background.

Phyllis Chesler: American feminist psychologist and author whose later writing addresses antisemitism and defends Israel. Source; biographical background.

Ellie Cohanim: Iranian-American former U.S. deputy special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism. Her public work focuses on antisemitism and support for Israel. Source; biographical background.

Emanuel Derman: South African-born physicist, quantitative analyst and author. His autobiographical writing discusses his Jewish upbringing in Cape Town and the Zionist traditions of his family and community. Source; biographical background.

David Draiman: Lead vocalist of Disturbed and an outspoken supporter of Israel. His public advocacy addresses antisemitism, Jewish identity and solidarity with Israelis. Source; biographical background.

Eliot Engel: American congressman from New York and former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He was a prominent congressional supporter of Israel and U.S.–Israel relations. Source; biographical background.

Leslie Epstein: American novelist and longtime director of Boston University’s Creative Writing Program. His novel King of the Jews examines Holocaust history and the moral pressures of life under Nazi persecution. Source; biographical background.

Joe Eszterhas: Hungarian-American screenwriter and author known for Basic Instinct and Flashdance. He has publicly described himself as a strong supporter of Israel. Source; biographical background.

Daniel Goldhagen: American author and former Harvard scholar whose books examine the Holocaust, genocide and contemporary antisemitism, including Hitler’s Willing Executioners and The Devil That Never Dies. Source; biographical background.

Rita Katz: Iraqi-born terrorism analyst and co-founder of SITE Intelligence Group. Her work tracks extremist networks and online propaganda; she grew up in Israel after her family fled persecution in Iraq. Source; biographical background.

Jacki Karsh: American journalist and activist whose public work addresses antisemitism and Israel. She co-founded the Karsh Journalism Fellowship with her husband, Jeff Karsh. Source; biographical background.

Aaron Cohen: Canadian-American actor, former Israeli special-forces soldier, and counterterrorism analyst who has publicly affirmed his belief in Zionism. Source; biographical background.

Pamela Cohen: American Soviet Jewry activist and former president of the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews. Her work supported refuseniks, Jewish identity, and freedom to emigrate. Source; biographical background.

Samuel S. Cohon: Reform rabbi and theologian whose work on the 1937 Columbus Platform helped affirm Reform Judaism’s support for building a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Source; biographical background.

Norm Coleman: Former Republican senator from Minnesota and a public advocate for Israel and strong U.S.–Israel relations. Source; biographical background.

Lester Crown: Chicago businessman and philanthropist whose public commitments include Israel’s security, U.S.–Israel relations, and Israeli academic institutions. Source; biographical background.

Lisa Daftari: Iranian-American journalist and foreign affairs commentator whose public work addresses Israel, Iran, and contemporary antisemitism. Source; biographical background.

Benjamin Epstein: Israeli-American statistician who moved to Israel in 1968 and established the statistics group at Technion. This entry concerns the academic, not the similarly named ADL official. Source; biographical background.

Denise Tourover Ezekiel: American lawyer and humanitarian who served in senior Hadassah roles, including its Washington representative, and coordinated food-surplus assistance programs. Source; biographical background.

Barry Farber: American radio host, author, and political commentator whose public commentary included support for Israel. Source; biographical background.

Douglas Feith: Former U.S. under secretary of defense for policy whose public work includes commentary on U.S.–Israel relations and Middle East security. Source; biographical background.

Susannah Heschel: American Jewish studies scholar at Dartmouth College whose research examines Jewish–Christian relations. She served on the Green Zionist Alliance slate for the 2006 World Zionist Congress. AI-generated illustration. Source and biographical background.

Howard Berman: Former Democratic U.S. representative from California and former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He has publicly identified as a Zionist and supported Israel. AI-generated illustration. Source and biographical background.

Noah Schnapp: American actor known for playing Will Byers in Stranger Things. He has publicly supported Israel; in January 2024 he clarified that he wanted peace and safety for innocent people affected by the conflict. AI-generated illustration. Source; biographical background.

Julianna Margulies: American actress known for ER and The Good Wife. Her public advocacy includes support for Israel, combating antisemitism, and Holocaust education. AI-generated illustration. Source; biographical background.

Chris Pine: American actor who signed Creative Community for Peace’s October 2023 letter supporting Israel, condemning Hamas, and calling for the return of hostages. AI-generated illustration. Source.

Bill Maher: American comedian and host of Real Time with Bill Maher who has publicly defended Israel and discussed his support in interviews. AI-generated illustration. Source.

Bari Weiss: Co-founded The Free Press; named CBS News editor-in-chief in October 2025. CBS announcement.

Ben Shapiro: Conservative commentator and Daily Wire co-founder whose commentary includes public support for Israel. Source.

Jake Tapper: CNN anchor and host of The Lead, whose reporting and interviews address Israel and antisemitism. CNN transcript.

Chris Wallace: Veteran broadcast journalist whose career includes reporting from Tel Aviv and work at major American news networks. Biographical source.

Lily Greenberg Call: A former Israel advocate who later shifted to Palestinian rights advocacy. Her inclusion provides historical context rather than a statement of her current support for Zionism. Source.

Jami Gertz: Actress and philanthropist. Birthright Israel Foundation lists Gertz and Tony Ressler among its supporters. Supporter listing; biography. AI-assisted pencil illustration adapted from “Jami Gertz 2008” by Jeremiah Garcia, licensed CC BY 2.0. Changes: converted to a black-and-white head-only illustration with the background removed.