A sourced educational collection of historical Zionist figures, public advocates for Israel, and related voices in politics, entertainment, scholarship, religion, and media.
Viewpoints differ and may change over time. Individual biographies and source notes provide context. Inclusion does not imply affiliation with or endorsement of Bluetiful5708. Portraits are AI-assisted pencil illustrations. Select “Wikipedia biography” beneath a portrait, or click a name in the alphabetical directory. Where an individual Wikipedia article is unavailable, a published biography is linked.
This collection includes advocates, historical figures, diplomatic partners, and journalists. Reporting on Israel does not by itself establish a journalist’s political identification or advocacy.
Religious Educators & Interfaith Voices
Below is a selection of Jewish and allied religious leaders whose perspectives range from support for Israel’s existence and security to active Zionist advocacy. Their views on Israeli governments, policies, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict vary.
Mansuk
Song
South Korean KIBI founder; Christian Zionist and Holocaust-education advocate.
Other Historical Religious Leaders
Rabbis & Jewish Religious Leaders
Manis
Friedman
Rabbi
Bais Chana
West St. Paul, MN
Adapted from Sholom / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Reference photo.
Historical Rabbis & Jewish Religious Leaders
The Temple–Tifereth Israel: A Former Congregant’s Tribute
A Former Congregant’s Tribute
In grateful remembrance of Rabbis Daniel Jeremy Silver, Ben Kamin and Rosette Barron Haim, and in appreciation of Rabbi Roger C. Klein, a living rabbi whose teaching and continuing service enrich the life of The Temple–Tifereth Israel and Congregation Mishkan Or community.
— Jordan Schaul, former congregant
Further reading: Wikipedia’s List of rabbis. This list documents rabbis, not their views on Israel. Inclusion alone does not establish a position on Israel or Zionism.
Christian Clergy & Religious Leaders
Historical Christian Clergy & Religious Leaders
Historical context: Hechler assisted Theodor Herzl’s diplomacy. Grauel sailed aboard Exodus 1947 and testified in support of Jewish immigration. Blackstone organized the 1891 memorial seeking a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Blackstone and Hechler’s advocacy was rooted in Christian religious beliefs.
Muslim Religious Leaders & Voices
Contemporary Latter-day Saint Scholars & Advocates
Mark Paredes
Writer & Speaker
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Los Angeles, CA
Historical Latter-day Saint Religious Leaders
Orson Hyde
Apostle
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
Ezra Taft Benson
Church President
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Salt Lake City, UT
“2023 letter” links document signatures on Creative Community for Peace’s October 12, 2023 statement condemning Hamas and supporting Israel. They record that statement at that time, rather than agreement with every Israeli government policy.
Sources & portrait credits
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Additional source notes and editorial context remain in the main directory.
