Famous jews

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.
HAYM SALOMON played a pivotal role in financing the revolution.  Pictured: Salomon statue in Pan-Pacific Park, Los Angeles.

Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion

18 notable Jews who died in 2025.

Actors, leaders, Holocaust survivors among 18 notable Jews who died in 2025

Odessa A'zion at A24's "Marty Supreme" New York Premiere on Dec. 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’


Remembering Leonard Nimoy: Behind those pointy ears, a ‘nice, earnest Jewish boy’

This article was originally published in The Jerusalem Post in 1991. In the wake of Leonard Nimoy’s February 27 death, the piece is being republished with the permission of the author.

Leonard Nimoy

Rethinking Judaism: Great leaders take great risks

When the Jewish people have great leadership, times of great uncertainty have become times of opportunity and transformation.

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Top 50 most influential Jews 2013: Places 41-50

Dr. Ruth Westheimer may be 84 years old and come from an Orthodox home in Germany, but she still offers one of the most progressive voices on sexual health and happiness for all ages.

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