Birth Name: Thomas Loren Friedman

Place of Birth: St. Louis Park, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Thomas Friedman is an American political commentator and author. He writes weekly in the New York Times. His commentary covers foreign affairs, particularly the Middle East, environmentalism, and global trade.

Thomas is the son of Margaret, who served in the U.S. Navy, and Harold Friedman, who was vice president of a ball bearing company, United Bearing. His mother was also a Senior Life Master duplicate bridge player.

Thomas attended Hebrew school in his youth, and spent his high school summers working on kibbutzim in Israel. Thomas is married to Ann Bucksbaum, with whom he has two children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Solomon Friedman/Freidman (the son of Abraham/Avrum Tzvi Hirsch Freidman and Freida Brsiu). Solomon was born in Russia, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Sarah Chaya Caplan (the daughter of Max Mordechia Kaplan and Rebecca Riva Kramer). Sarah was the daughter of a Lithuanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was Benjamin Phillips (the son of Moses David Phillips and Leah Lieb). Benjamin was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was named Rose Kapitznakoff. Rose was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Genealogies of Thomas’ parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Thomas Friedman (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Jared Michael Cohn

Place of Birth: Baldwin, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. early 1980s

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jared Cohn is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has directed movies Alantic Rim (2013) and Buddy Hutchins (2015), among others. He is also sometimes credited as Jared Michaels.

His parents are Jewish.

Jared’s maternal grandfather was Stanley L. Hirsh (the son of David Hirsh/Hersh/Hirsch and Martha Josepsberg). Stanley was born in New York. David was born in Romania, to a father surnamed Hirsh and Tina Hirmalm, who was from Russia. Martha was born in New York, the daughter of Zolinor Josepsberg and Rachel Lelinger.

Jared’s maternal grandmother was Elaine Rosenberg (the daughter of Harry Rosenberg and Jessie Rosenbaum). Elaine was born in New York. Harry was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria. Jessie was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Jared’s maternal grandfather, Stanley L. Hirsh – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Thomas Loren Friedman

Place of Birth: St. Louis Park, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: July 20, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Thomas Friedman is an American political commentator and author. He writes weekly in the New York Times. His commentary covers foreign affairs, particularly the Middle East, environmentalism, and global trade.

Thomas is the son of Margaret, who served in the U.S. Navy, and Harold Friedman, who was vice president of a ball bearing company, United Bearing. His mother was also a Senior Life Master duplicate bridge player.

Thomas attended Hebrew school in his youth, and spent his high school summers working on kibbutzim in Israel. Thomas is married to Ann Bucksbaum, with whom he has two children.

Thomas’ paternal grandfather was Solomon Friedman/Freidman (the son of Abraham/Avrum Tzvi Hirsch Freidman and Freida Brsiu). Solomon was born in Russia, to Romanian Jewish parents.

Thomas’ paternal grandmother was Sarah Chaya Caplan (the daughter of Max Mordechia Kaplan and Rebecca Riva Kramer). Sarah was the daughter of a Lithuanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Thomas’ maternal grandfather was Benjamin Phillips (the son of Moses David Phillips and Leah Lieb). Benjamin was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Thomas’ maternal grandmother was named Rose Kapitznakoff. Rose was a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Genealogies of Thomas’ parents – https://www.findagrave.com

Genealogy of Thomas Friedman (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Tucker in 2020, photo by DFree/Bigstock.com

Place of Birth: Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 18, 1993

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Montana Tucker is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer.

Her parents are Jewish. Her maternal grandparents are Holocaust survivors.

Montana’s paternal grandfather was Jerrold Sheldon Tucker (the son of Irving Tucker and Mary Arkind). Jerrold was born in New York. Irving was born in New York, the son of William Tucker and Ida Borokofsky. Mary was born in New York, the daughter of Itska/Itzke “Isidore” Arkind, who was from Beshankovichy, Belarus, and of Rivka “Sophie” Kote, who was from Russia.

Montana’s maternal grandfather was named Michael L. Schmidmayer. Michael was born in Dumitrița, Romania.

Montana’s maternal grandmother is named Lilly Steg. Lilly was born in Uzhhorod, Czechoslovakia, now Ukraine.

Source: Obituary of Montana’s paternal grandfather, Jerrold Sheldon Tucker – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Alexander Schmelzer (likely)

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (likely)

Date of Birth: c. 2008

Ethnicity: Romanian, likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Alexander Elliot is a Canadian actor. He stars as Joe Hardy in the series The Hardy Boys (2020-), opposite Rohan Campbell as Frank Hardy. He has also been credited as Alex Elliot.

It appears that both of his parents are Romanian immigrants. Many Schmelzer families in Romania are Jewish.

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Thomas in 2014, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Larry Tomashoff

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 27, 1956

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Larry Thomas is an American actor. He is known for his role as the “Soup Nazi” on the show Seinfeld.

His mother’s name was Dorine. He is of Russian Jewish and Romanian Jewish descent.

Source: Interview with Larry Thomas – https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com

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Birth Name: Alexander Schmelzer (likely)

Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (likely)

Date of Birth: December 8, c. 2006

Ethnicity: Romanian, likely Ashkenazi Jewish

Alexander Elliot is a Canadian actor. He stars as Joe Hardy in the series The Hardy Boys (2020-), opposite Rohan Campbell as Frank Hardy. He has also been credited as Alex Elliot.

It appears that both of his parents are Romanian immigrants. Many Schmelzer families in Romania are Jewish.

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Birth Name: Lee Michael Zeldin

Place of Birth: East Meadow, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 30, 1980

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lee Zeldin is an American attorney, politician, and officer in the United States Army Reserve. A Republican, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, since January 3, 2015. He is the Republican nominee for Governor of New York for 2022.

Lee is the son of Merrill and David Zeldin. He was raised in Conservative Judaism. He grew up in Suffolk County, New York.

Lee is married to Diana, with whom he has two children. Diana is a member of the LDS (Mormon) church.

Lee’s paternal grandfather was Abraham Jack Zeldin (the son of Morris Zeldin and Esther Shlyapocznik/Shlapochnik/Shlapotznik). Abraham was born in New York, to Belarusian Jewish parents, from, near Minsk. Morris was an organizer of the United Jewish Appeal of New York, and a Zionist pioneer. He was the son of Abraham Israel/Yaakov Zeldin and Sarah Bassie/Basha Sachs/Zaks. Esther was the daughter of Meyer/Meir Shlapotznik/Shlapotznick and Lea.

Lee’s paternal grandmother was Jean Cohen (the daughter of David Cohen and Eva Ellenport). Jean was born in New York, to Ukrainian Jewish parents. David was the son of Yankel Kosorovitzky, and of a woman surnamed Cohen. Eva was the daughter of Morris Ellenport and Brucha.

Lee’s maternal grandfather was Lewis Paul Gaines/Ginsburg (the son of Gilbert Martin Ginsburg and Ethel Shirley Newberger). Lewis was born in New York, to a Jewish family. Gilbert was the son of Louis Ginsburg and Lena Resnick. Ethel was the daughter of Joseph Newberger and Jeannette Samuel.

Lee’s maternal grandmother was Shari Lynn Tobocman (the daughter of Abraham Tobocman and Clara Rotter). Shari was the daughter of Jewish emigrants. Abraham was born in Lipcani, Briceni, Moldova, the son of Miriam. Clara was born in Cluj Napoca, Romania, the daughter of Yaral Rotter and Bertha.

Sources: Genealogy of Lee Zeldin – https://www.geni.com

Genealogies of Lee’s paternal grandparents, Abraham Jack Zeldin and Jean (Cohen) Zeldin – https://www.findagrave.com

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Saxton at the Los Angeles Premiere of ‘Bandslam’. Mann Village Theatre, Westwood, CA. 08-06-09, photo by s_bukley/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Charles A. Saxton

Place of Birth: Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: November 7, 1989

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish (maternal grandmother), English, Irish, German, Welsh, one eighth Italian

Charlie Saxton is an American film, television, and voice actor. His roles include the film Bandslam, and the shows Hung and Trollhunters. He has also been credited as Charles Saxton.

His mother is actress Drucie McDaniel. She was born in Damascus, Syria, to American parents, a father in the U.S. Navy and a nurse mother.

Charlie’s paternal grandfather was Horace C. Saxton (the son of Horace Carter Saxton and Theresa M. Flatch). Charlie’s grandfather Horace was born in Pennsylvania. Charlie’s great-grandfather Horace was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles Saxton and Rachel C. Carter. Theresa was born in Pennsylvania, to Italian parents, Luigi “Lewis/Louis” Faillace/Flatch and Anna Maria “Mary” Lombardi/Lombardo.

Charlie’s paternal grandmother was Mary Jane Finney (the daughter of Edgar Charles Finney and Grace E. McElroy). Mary Jane was born in Pennsylvania. Edgar was born in Pennsylvania, the son of Charles E. Finney and Mary E. Johnson. Grace was born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Edward McElroy, whose parents were Irish, and of Kate/Katie E. Duggan, whose parents were also Irish.

Charlie’s maternal grandfather was Charles Austin McDaniel (the son of Daniel Otis McDaniel and Lena Pearl Absher). Charles was born in Illinois. Daniel was born in Illinois, the son of Austin McDaniel and Mary E. Marshall. Lena was born in Illinois, the daughter of James H. Absher and Lavina Tennessee Shackleford.

Charlie’s maternal grandmother was Jacqueline S. Weinisch/Weinsch (the daughter of Nathan Weinisch and Rose Seidner). Jacqueline was born in New York, to Jewish parents, from Bukovina, Romania.

Sources: https://www.newspapers.com

Obituary of Charlie’s paternal grandfather, Horace C. Saxton – http://moldenfuneralchapel.com

Genealogy of Charlie’s maternal grandfather, Charles Austin McDaniel – https://www.familysearch.org

Charlie’s mother, and maternal grandparents, Charles Austin McDaniel and Jacqueline S. Weinisch/Weinsch, on a passenger list – https://www.familysearch.org

Ship manifest record of Charlie’s maternal grandparents, Charles Austin McDaniel and Jacqueline S. Weinisch/Weinsch – https://www.familysearch.org

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Shaye in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Linda Shaye

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 12, 1943

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Lin Shaye is an American actress. She is known for her many horror roles, including starring as paranormal communicator Elise in the Insidious universe; her films also include Detroit Rock City, Dead End, Ouija, The Midnight Man, The Final Wish, The Grudge, and The Call (both 2020).

She is the sister of film executive Robert Shaye, of New Line Cinema. Her paternal grandparents were Romanian Jewish immigrants. Her mother was a Jewish emigrant from Odessa, Ukraine. Lin has one child with her former husband, actor Clayton Landey.

Lin’s paternal grandfather was named Reuben/Ruben Schayowitz/Shaye. Reuben was born in Dorohoi, Romania.

Lin’s paternal grandmother was Anna Hana Kitlar (the daughter of Kiva/Keever/Kieva Kitlar and Hinda Schmuelivitz/Schmolovitz). Hinda was the daughter of Schmiel Schmuelivitz and Kala Kaela.

Lin’s maternal grandfather was named Abba Krause.

Lin’s maternal grandmother was named Esther Katz.

Source: Genealogy of Lin’s paternal great-grandmother, Anna Hana (Kitlar) Schayowitz – https://www.geni.com

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Cohn in 2016, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jared Michael Cohn

Place of Birth: Baldwin, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: c. early 1980s

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jared Cohn is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has directed the films Alantic Rim (2013) and Buddy Hutchins (2015), among others. He is also sometimes credited as Jared Michaels.

Jared’s maternal grandfather was Stanley L. Hirsh (the son of David Hirsh/Hersh/Hirsch and Martha Josepsberg). Stanley was born in New York. David was born in Romania, the son of a father surnamed Hirsh, and of Tina Hirmalm, who was from Russia. Martha was born in New York, the daughter of Zolinor Josepsberg and Rachel Lelinger.

Jared’s maternal grandmother was Elaine Rosenberg (the daughter of Harry Rosenberg and Jessie Rosenbaum). Elaine was born in New York. Harry was born in New York, to a father from Russia and a mother from Austria. Jessie was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Source: Obituary of Jared’s maternal grandfather, Stanley L. Hirsh – http://legacy.com

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Birth Name: Todd Allen Haynes

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: January 2, 1961

Ethnicity:
*English, Welsh (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Todd Haynes is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He has written and directed the films Poison (1991), Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Far from Heaven, I’m Not There, and The Velvet Underground, directed the films Carol, Wonderstruck, and Dark Waters, and was also behind television’s Mildred Pierce.

Todd is the son of Sherry and Allen Haynes, a cosmetics importer. His sister is musician Gwynneth Haynes, of the band Sophe Lux.

Todd’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Haynes.

Todd’s paternal grandmother was surnamed Jenkins.

Todd’s maternal grandfather was Arnold Aron Semler (the son of Moses/Moe B. Semler and Rose Kaufman). Arnold was born in Oregon, to a Polish Jewish father and a Romanian Jewish mother. Moses was born in Dubno, Bielsk County, the son of Leon Semler and Anna Bernstein.

Todd’s maternal grandmother was Blessing Byrens (the daughter of Harry Byrens and Sara/Sarah Leah Cooles). Blessing was born in Texas. Harry was born in England, the son of Russian Jewish parents, Myer Byrens and Fanny Heideman. Sara was also born in England, also to Russian Jewish parents, Abraham Jacob Cooles and Theresa.

Sources: Genealogy of Todd Haynes (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Todd’s maternal grandmother, Blessing Byrens, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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SAN DIEGO – July 21: Jeff Rake at the “Manifest” Press Line at the Comic-Con International on July 21, 2018 in San Diego, CA kathclick/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: Jeffrey Paul Rake

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 19, 1966

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Jeff Rake is an American television producer and writer. He is known for creating the series The Tomorrow People and Manifest, among others.

His parents are Jewish. He is married to Paulette Light. His daughter is producer and actress Talia Light Rake. He was raised in California.

Jeff’s maternal grandfather was Sidney Nissinger/Nissenger (the son of Joseph Nissinger/Nissenger and Celia Heitt). Sydney was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Romania.

Jeff’s maternal grandmother was Bessie “Bess” Shatz (the daughter of Louis Shatz and Rose Morrow). Bessie was born in Pennsylvania. Louis was born in Austria. Rose was born in Maryland, to parents from Romania and Poland.

Source: Jeff’s maternal grandfather, Sidney Nissinger/Nissenger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://familysearch.org

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Monte-Carlo (Monaco) – 26-29 May 2022 – Lance Stroll of Aston Martin during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco canno73

Birth Name: Lance Strulovitch

Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: 29 October 1988

Ethnicity:
*father – Ashkenazi Jewish
*mother – Belgian [likely Flemish]

Lance Stroll is a Canadian racing driver. He races in Formula One for Aston Martin.

Lance is the son of Canadian businessperson Lawrence Stroll and Belgian fashion designer Claire-Anne Callens. His father is Jewish. His mother is from Belgium. He holds both Canadian and Belgian citizenship.

Lance’s paternal grandfather was fashion importer Lyner “Leo” Stroll/Strulovitch/Strulović (the son of Louis Strulovitch//Strulović and Freda). Louis was born in Barlad, Romania.

Lance’s paternal grandmother was Sandra Bloomfield (the daughter of Sol Bloomfield and Fanny).

Sources: Obituary of Lance’s paternal grandfather, Lyner “Leo” Stroll/Strulovitch/Strulović – http://necrocanada.com

Obituary of Lance’s paternal grandmother, Sandra (Bloomfield) Stroll – http://legacy.com

Photo by canno73/Bigstock.com

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Lerner at the 23rd Annual Night Of 100 Stars Black Tie Dinner Viewing Gala, Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA 02-24-13 s_bukley/bigstock.com

Birth Name: Michael Charles Lerner

Date of Birth: June 22, 1941

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: April 8, 2023

Place of Death: Burbank, California, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Michael Lerner was an American actor. His roles included the films The Candidate, The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981), National Lampoon’s Class Reunion, Strange Invaders, Eight Men Out, Harlem Nights, Barton Fink, for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Newsies, Amos & Andrew, No Escape, For Richer or Poorer, Godzilla (1998), Celebrity, Elf, My Favorite Martian, Poster Boy, A Serious Man, and X-Men: Days of Future Past, and television’s Law and Order: Special Victims Unit and Entourage, among many other works, including stage performances.

Michael was the son of Blanche, a secretary, and Joseph Meyer Lerner, an antiques dealer. His father was born in New York, to Romanian Jewish parents. His mother was also born in New York, to a Russian Jewish father and a Romanian Jewish mother. He was raised in Red Hook, Brooklyn, and in Solon, Ohio. He was the brother of actor Ken Lerner and the uncle of actor Sam Lerner, who is Ken’s son.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Israel/Harry Lerner.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was named Fannie.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was named Chuna Aaron Grozinyski.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Rachael Glauber.

Source: Genealogy of Michael Lerner – https://www.geni.com

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Place of Birth: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Date of Birth: July 20, 1967

Ethnicity:
*mother – Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish

Rodney Eastman is a Canadian actor and musician. He starred as Joey Crusel in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, two of the highest-grossing horror films of the 1980s. He also appeared in Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers, Deadly Weapon, Clubland, The Caveman’s Valentine, I Spit on Your Grave (2010), Janie Jones, and Spork, and in the made-for-tv movies The Preppie Murder and No One Would Tell. He is a member of music band King Straggler, alongside actors Brentley Gore and John Hawkes.

His mother is of half Italian and half Romanian Jewish descent. His family moved to Los Angeles, California, when he was five.

Rodney’s paternal grandfather was named Thomas Eastman. Thomas was born in Canada.

Rodney’s paternal grandmother was named Henrietta. Henrietta was born in Canada.

Rodney’s maternal grandfather was named Ernesto Giuseppe DiFiore. Ernesto was born in Québec.

Rodney’s maternal grandmother was Faye Marcovitz (the daughter of Isidore Marcovitz/Marcovici and Ida Schoilovitz). Faye was born in Québec. Isidore was born in Tecuci, Romania, the son of Yonko Marcovitz. Ida was born in Paris, France, to parents from Romania, David Schoilovitz and D’Vora Goldenberg.

Source: Genealogy of Rodney Eastman – http://genealogy.com

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Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Date of Birth: May 23, 1927

Place of Death: San Mateo, California, USA

Date of Death: January 6, 2021

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Ancestry/Genealogy: Gerald Hiken was an American actor. Some of his work included The Goddess, Invitation to a Gunfighter, The Three Sisters, The Candidate, etc.

Gerald Hiken was the son of Nathan Hiken and Miriam Shapiro. Nathan was Russian Jewish and Marian was Romanian Jewish.

His paternal grandparents were Joseph Yosef Hiken (the son of Yichiel Chaiken Hiken and Genia Bat Esel) and Chaya Gisha Eskin.

Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223368848/gerald-hiken/photo (Gerald Hiken’s obituary)

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/gerald-hiken-obituary?id=7175271

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Birth Name: Dean Benson Pfefer

Place of Birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. (usually cited as)

Date of Birth: January 20, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Dean Phillips is an American politician and businessperson. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a Member of the U.S. House of Represenatives from Minnesota, since January 3, 2019. He has started and owned companies, including co-owning Penny’s Coffee and, previously, Talenti gelato; and has served as president and CEO of the Phillips Distilling Company.

He is a candidate for the Democratic Party’s nomination for President of the United States in 2024.

Dean is the son of DeeDee and Arthur Thomas “Artie” Pfefer. His father was killed in the Vietnam War when Dean was six months. His stepfather, Edward Jay “Eddie” Phillips, was the son of Morton Bernard Phillips and advice columnist and radio show host Pauline Phillips (born Pauline Esther Friedman), known as “Dear Abby”/Abigail Van Buren; Pauline founded Dear Abby in 1956. Eddie was the heir to the Phillips Distilling Company, which Dean has run. Dean’s mother and stepfather married in 1971. His step-aunt, Jeanne Phillips, is also an advice columnist, who took over her mother Pauline’s column Dear Abby in 2000. His step-great-aunt was advice columnist Eppie Lederer/Ann Landers, known for her column “Ask Ann Landers.” Dean is married to Annalise Glick. He has two children with his former wife Karin Einisman.

Both Dean’s parents, and stepfather, were/are Jewish. He was raised mostly in Edina, MN.

Dean’s Phillips line can be traced to his step-great-great-grandfather, Moses Barel/David Phillips.

Dean’s paternal grandfather was named Victor Samuel Pfefer (the son of Max Pfefer and Annie). Victor was a Russian Jewish/Romanian Jewish immigrant.

Dean’s paternal grandmother was Ruth Alpern (the daughter of Israel Alpern/Halpern and Sarah Hinde Rabinowitz). Ruth was born in Minnesota, to Polish Jewish parents. Israel was the son of Herschel Alpern and Leah Lurje/Lurie.

Dean’s maternal grandfather was Donald Ellery Litin/Litinsky (the son of Abraham Harry Litinsky and Anna/Anne Weisberg). Donald was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, to Russian Jewish/Polish Jewish parents. Abraham was the son of Benjamin Litinsky and Rose.

Dean’s maternal grandmother was Gayle E. Johnson (the daughter of Yale E. Johnson and Sara/Sarah R. Kapplin). Gayle was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. Yale and Sara were born in Minnesota, both of them to Russian Jewish parents. Yale was the son of Sam Johnson and Jennie.

Two people of Jewish heritage have been nominated for President of the United States by a major party. Barry Goldwater, nominated by the Republican Party in 1964, was the first (Goldwater was born to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother, and was raised an Episcopalian). John Kerry, nominated by the Democratic Party in 2004, was the second (Kerry’s paternal grandparents were born Jewish, though Kerry’s father and Kerry himself were raised Catholic).

Joe Lieberman, who is Jewish, was nominated for Vice President of the United States by the Democratic Party in 2000.

Five people of Jewish heritage have won a major party’s Presidential caucus and/or primary:
*Barry Goldwater (1964, the year he was nominated; Republican; won 7 states; Goldwater also sought the 1960 Republican nomination)
*John Kerry (2004, the year he was nominated; Democratic; won 51 contests)
*Wesley Clark (who sought the 2004 Democratic nomination; won 1 state, Oklahoma; Clark was born to a Jewish father and a non-Jewish mother, and is a practicing Catholic)
*Bernie Sanders (who sought the Democratic nomination in 2016 and 2020; in 2016, he won 23 contests; in 2020, he won 9 contests)
*Michael Bloomberg (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination; won 1 territory, American Samoa)

Of the five, Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg are Jewish by religion, and Sanders is the first person of Jewish religion to have won a caucus and/or primary for a major American political party’s Presidential nomination (the 2016 New Hampshire primary).

Other people of significant Jewish heritage who have mounted or are mounting plausible or semi-plausible campaigns for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States are:
*Milton Shapp (who sought the 1976 Democratic nomination)
*Larry Agran (who sought the 1992 Democratic nomination)
*Arlen Specter (who sought the 1996 Republican nomination)
*Joe Lieberman (who sought the 2004 Democratic nomination)
*John H. Cox (who sought the 2008 Republican nomination)
*Fred Karger (who sought the 2012 Republican nomination)
*Marianne Williamson (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination, and is seeking the 2024 Democratic nomination)
*Michael Bennet (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination)
*Tom Steyer (who sought the 2020 Democratic nomination)

Shapp, Agran, Specter, Lieberman, Karger, and Williamson were/are all Jewish by religion. Bennet and Steyer were raised in mixed-faith households, Bennet with a Jewish mother and Steyer with a Jewish father. Shapp was the first person of Jewish religion to mount a prominent campaign for a major party’s nomination for President of the United States.

Kirsten Gillibrand, a Catholic with a Jewish great-grandfather, also sought the 2020 Democratic nomination.

Sources: Genealogy of Dean Phillips – https://www.geni.com

Dean’s paternal grandmother, Ruth Alpern, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dean’s maternal grandfather, Donald Ellery Litin/Litinsky, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Dean’s maternal grandmother, Gayle E. Johnson, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Tara Johanna Elders

Place of Birth: Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Date of Birth: 17 January, 1980

Ethnicity:
*father – Dutch
*mother – Ashkenazi Jewish

Tara Elders is a Dutch actress. Her roles include the films Phileine Says Sorry, Pipo en de p-p-Parelridder, 06/05, Interview (2007), and Vox populi, and the shows TV7, Najib en Julia, and Medea (2005).

Tara is the daughter of Dutch philosopher Fons Elders, and of his American wife, Judith. Her paternal grandparents, Jan and Johanna Elders, were named Righteous Among the Nations by Yad Vashem for saving German Jews during WWII. Tara is married to actor Michiel Huisman, with whom she has a daughter.

Tara’s paternal grandfather was Jan Elders (the son of Jacob Elders and Wilhelmina Breed). Jan was born in Bovenkarspel, North Holland, Netherlands. Jacob was the son of Willem Elders and Grietje Nieuweboer. Wilhelmina was the daughter of Johannes Breed and Aafje Appelman.

Tara’s paternal grandmother was Johanna Josepha Borst (the daughter of Leonardus Borst and Maartje Dekker). Johanna was born in Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands. Leonardus was the son of Leendert Borst and Johanna/Jansje van Egmond. Maartje was the daughter of Albert Dekker and Jannetje Kramer.

Tara’s maternal grandfather was Leo Gray/Golinko (the son of Louis Golinko and Lena Vdorchik/Vigdorchik/Wigdorchick). Leo was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Russian Jewish parents. Louis was the son of Barnet Golinko and Aster Horowitz. Lena was the daughter of Barnett Wigdorchick and Rose, who was born in Minsk, Belarus.

Tara’s maternal grandmother was Harriet Lotstein (the daughter of Samuel Lotstein and Anna Schacht). Harriet was born in Connecticut, to a Romanian Jewish father and a Russian Jewish mother.

Sources: Genealogy of Tara Elders (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Article about Tara’s paternal grandparents, Jan and Johanna Elders, being honoured by Yad Vashem – https://www.archgh.org

Genealogy of Tara’s maternal grandfather, Leo Gray/Golinko – https://www.geni.com

Tara’s maternal great-grandparents, Louis Golinko and Lena Vdorchik/Vigdorchik, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Tara’s maternal grandmother, Harriet Lotstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Janet Rosalie Rosenberg

Date of Birth: October 20, 1920

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Death: March 28, 2009

Place of Death: Georgetown, Guyana

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Janet Jagan is a Guyanese politician. She served as President of Guyana, from 19 December, 1997 to 11 August, 1999.

Janet was the daughter of Katherine (Kronberg) and Charles Brown Rosenberg. She was married to politician Cheddi Jagan, who served as President of Guyana, from 9 October, 1992 to 6 March, 1997. She has a son, politician Joey Jagan, with Cheddi.

Janet’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Rosenberg (the son of Herman Rosenberg and Jennett Moses). Joseph was born in Missouri, to Polish Jewish parents.

Janet’s paternal grandmother was Rosa Brown (the daughter of Charles Brown and Henrietta). Rosa was born in New York, to a Polish Jewish father and a German Jewish mother.

Janet’s maternal grandfather was Adolph Kronberg (the son of Leo Kronberg and Pearl Landish Green). Adolph was born in Romania.

Janet’s maternal grandmother was Rosa Applebaum (the daughter of Morris Applebaum and Johanna Klein). Rosa was born in Hungary.

Source: Genealogy of Janet Jagan – https://www.geni.com

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