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Senior Rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City; First Woman to Lead Its Congregation
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl serves as the senior rabbi of Central Synagogue in New York City and is the first woman to lead Central’s Reform congregation in its 180-year history.
Co-Host, Jeopardy!, Award-Winning Actress, The Big Bang Theory & Neuroscientist
Mayim Bialik is the permanent co-host of Jeopardy! with Ken Jennings..
Motivational Speaker, International Best-Selling Author Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Entrepreneur and Holocaust Survivor
Dr. Erica Miller was born on November 10, 1933 in Tshernovitz, Romania. When she was seven
Award-Winning Chef, Restaurateur & Host of "Check, Please! South Florida" and "SoFlo Taste"
Chef Michelle Bernstein, a Miami native of Jewish
Actress, Author, Activist
Melissa Gilbert is an Emmy winning, Golden Globe nominated actor, director, producer, and NY Times Best Selling author.
American Actor, Director and Producer; Known for "The Wonder Years" and recently FOX's sitcom "The Grinder"
Fred Savage's first role was in the film Dinosaur. His first kiss was as an actor in the series The Wonder Years.
Actress; Best Known for the Role of Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on TNT's "The Closer"
Kyra Sedgwick, whose career has included critically acclaimed roles on stage, film and television.
Actor Known for Movies Like "The Goonies" and "Stand By Me"
Corey Scott Feldman began his career at the age of three, starring in a Clio Award-winning McDonald's commercial.
American Actor and Film Producer
Adrien Brody is an American actor and producer. He received widespread recognition and acclaim after starring as Władysław Szpilman
Oscar Award-Winning Filmmaker
Steven Spielberg is an Oscar Award-winning filmmaker.
Gina L. Gershon is an American film, television and stage actress, singer and author.
Gina Gershon has established herself as a character actress and one of the leading icons of American camp.
Actress Known for her Roles in "Sons of Anarchy" and "Mad Men"
Maggie Siff was born in The Bronx, NY on June 21, 1974.
Folk/Punk Icon & Founder of Righteous Babe
Ani DiFranco has referenced her staunchly-held independence (and the accompanying creative.
Actress Known for Showtime's "Shameless" & Singer-Songwriter
Emmy Rossum is an American actress, television director, and singer-songwriter.
Actor and Filmmaker; Known for "Oz the Great and Powerful" and "Spider-Man"
James Franco landed his breakthrough role in the NBC series "Freaks and Geeks" in 1999.
American Actress Best Known For Fox's "Glee" and "Scream Queens"
Lea Michele debuted on Broadway in 1995 as a replacement cast member in the original New York production .
Former SNL Cast Member & Comedic Actress Known for "The Back-up Plan" and "Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp"
Michaela Watkins is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to comedy.
Former New York Times Reporter & Columnist; Best-Selling Author of "At Home in the World" & "Labor Day"
Joyce Maynard is a New York Times bestselling author.
Social Media Celebrity & Comedian Best Known as "The Fat Jew"
Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky, is an American actor, writer, television and social media personality, and entrepreneur.
Host, ESPN "SportsCenter"; NSMA Hall of Fame Sportscaster
Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a ESPN's SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992.
Actress Best Known for "Beetlejuice," "Edward Scissorhands" & "Black Swan"
Following her breakthrough in 1988's Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder emerged as one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation.
Actor, Writer and Producer; Best Known for Roles in "The Office" & "Parks and Recreation"
Rashida Jones is an actress, writer, and producer. She is best known for starring as Ann Perkins on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation.
Actor; Best Known for "Stranger Things"
Noah Schnapp is best known for his portrayal of Will Byers in the Netflix science fiction series "Stranger Things.
Actress & Stand-Up Comedian
Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer and stand-up comedian who has garnered attention across film, television and the web.
Standup Comedian & Actor Known for his Role in "30 Rock"
Judah Friedlander is an actor and comedian, known for playing the role of writer Frank Rossitano on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock."
Emmy Award-Nominated Actress; Known for "True Blood," "Thirteen" and "West World"
Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress, model, and musician. She began acting in the 1990s, appearing in several television series.
Actor, Producer & Activist Known for "Gladiator" and "Walk the Line"
Joaquin Phoenix is an actor, producer and activist known for Gladiator.
Power Pop, Folk-Rock & Pink Singer-Songwriter
Negotiating power pop, folk-rock, and punk, among other influences, Ben Kweller's highly melodic.
Actress Known For "Almost Famous" & Co-Founder of Fabletics
Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson made her studio film debut in "200 Cigarettes.
Actress Best Known for her Role in "The L-Word"
Mia Kirshner is best known for her pivotal series.
Actor Known for His Roles in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," "The Incredible Hulk" & "Fantastic Four"
Timothy Blake Nelson is an actor, writer, and director. His most famous roles include Delmar O'Donnell in O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Canadian Actor Known for "Schitt's Creek" and "American Pie"
Born on Dec. 17, 1946 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Levy attended McMaster University in Hamilton,
Culinary Historian & Author
Michael W. Twitty is a culinary historian and food writer from the Washington D.C. area.
Historian Author Expert on Fascism & Authoritarian Leaders
Historian and MSNBC Opinion columnist Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an expert on authoritarian leaders, fascism, and propaganda — and the threats these present to democracies today.
Actress, Model & Activist
Maggie Gyllenhaal, a Golden Globe Award nominee, has appeared in various films such as: Adaptation, Mona Lisa Smile, and most recently in World Trade Center. She is the daughter of…
Executive Chairman & Former CEO of Starbucks; Former Owner of the Seattle SuperSonics
Howard Schultz is an American businessman. He was formerly the CEO of Starbucks, now executive chairman, and a former owner of the Seattle SuperSonics. He was a member of the…
Senior Correspondent for Military and Intelligence Affairs, Yedioth Ahronoth, Tel Aviv
Dr. Ronen Bergman is a senior political and military analyst for Yedioth Aharonoth, Israel’s largest circulated daily newspaper and a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine
Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN; Author, The Devil May Dance
A prolific journalist and writer, Jake Tapper’s work has been lauded by such legendary newsmen Bob Woodward as