1. Khalil Alsakakini (1878)

Poet

Palestinian-Christian scholar, poet, and author who was a devoted Arab Nationalist. Over the course of his literary career, he published poetry, essays, and diaries.

2. Asaf Avidan (1980)

Israeli Singer

Israeli singer-songwriter known for being the frontman for the folk rock group Asaf Avidan & the Mojos. He has also had a successful solo career.

3. Sami Hadawi (1904)

Palestinian Historian

Author and historian who wrote about the effects of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 on the Palestinian people. His publications include Palestine Partitioned, Bitter Harvest: Palestine, and Palestinian Rights and...

4. Yotam Ottolenghi (1968)

Chef

Israeli chef who is known for having founded his own self-titled company which has restaurants, an array of cook books, a blog containing recipes, and an online shop. He is...

5. Yaara Benbenishty (1989)

Movie Actress

Movie actress who played Fannia in Exodus to Shanghai and Daria in Fauda in 2015. She has over 110,000 followers on her yaara Instagram account.

6. Nehemiah Persoff (1919)

American Actor And Artist

Known for his roles in such classic films as Some Like It Hot (as "Little Bonaparte") and Yentl (as Rebbe Mendel), this 20th-century screen actor also appeared in episodes of...

7. Yitzhak Rabin (1922)

Israeli Politician

Israeli politician who was the first ever native-born Prime Minister of Israel from 1974 to 1977 and then again from 1992 to 1995. He was assassinated by right-wing Israeli radical...

8. Daniella Kertesz (1989)

Israeli Actor

Actress who starred as Segen, the Israeli Defense Forces lieutenant assigned to protect Brad Pitt's character in the 2013 film World War Z.

9. Bracha Eden (1928)

Pianist

The other half of Israeli pianist and teacher team Bracha Eden and Alexander Tamir (or Wolkovski).

10. Edward Said (1935)

Literary And Cultural Scholar Po

Professor of philosophy, notable academic, literary theorist, and public intellectual. He pioneered critical theory and post-colonialism.

11. Rika Zaraï (1938)

Singer Writer

Israeli singer best known for her renditions of classic Israeli songs like "Hava Nagila" and "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav." She has also published works such as Ma médecine naturelle and Mes...

12. Ada Yonath (1939)

Israeli Crystallographer

An Israeli crystallographer and chemist who is best known for her pioneering work on the structure of the ribosome. She became the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel Prize...

13. Natalie Portman (1981)

Israeli-american Actress

Received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Nina Sayers in the 2010 thriller Black Swan. She starred in the 2006 cult film V for Vendetta and played Queen Amidala...

14. Makram Khoury (1945)

Actor

Israeli Arab film actor who was considered to be among the most famous people in all of Israel. His credits include Free Zone, The Body, and Kasach.

15. Stephanie Abu-Sbeih (1993)

Blogger

Blogger who found fame through her popular fashion blog Satisfashion. In 2015, she created a new blog titled Stephsa.

16. Tarik Freitekh (1987)

Film Producer

Business executive who was reported to have a net worth of $300 million in 2014. He owns an international distribution company, a recording studio, and video studios. 

17. Eitan Tibi (1987)

Israeli Footballer

Notable as a central defender with the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel national soccer teams, Tibi also played for the Charleroi, Ironi Kiryat Shmona, and Beitar Jerusalem football clubs.

18. Munib Younan (1950)

Palestinian Lutheran Archbishop

Church Bishop, author, and scholar who became the President of the The Lutheran World Federation in 2010 .

19. Afif Safieh (1950)

Palestinian Diplomat

Palestinian Diplomat who has represented his people in many arenas, serving as both the PLO representative to the Netherlands and the Palestinian ambassador to the Russian Federation.

20. Anita Erskine (1978)

TV Show Host

TV show host who has hosted The One Show on Viasat 1 and +233 Discovery. She was named Radio Female Presenter of the Year on Radio and TV Personality in 2017.

21. Elie Tahari (1952)

Fashion Designer

Fashion designer who created the ready-to-wear clothing and accessories labels Elie Tahari and Theory. He has received several prestigious industry honors, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Brand Vision...

22. Adi Bielski (1982)

Actress

Recognized for her roles in such films as The Veteran and Turbulence, she became even better known for her numerous Israeli and British theater performances. Her stage credits include productions...

23. Yuval Shemtov (1972)

Tv Actor

Israeli actor who is best recognized for starring in a wide range of children's television programs. Often known for playing a caricature of himself, he has hosted several shows for...

24. Guy Oseary (1972)

Film Producer

Music manager and film producer who is most famous for having managed the likes of Madonna and U2. During his time with Maverick, he has produced such films as The Devil's Rejects...

25. Shira Margalit (1995)

Pop Singer

Israeli pop vocalist, songwriter and guitarist who recorded the hits "Hi Niv," "Almost" and "Comes and Goes." She began sharing selfies, lifestyle photos and song snippets on Instagram for over...

26. Uri Malmilian (1957)

Soviet-israeli Footballer

Considered one of the greatest Israeli soccer players of all-time, he was a two-time Israeli player of the year and two-time leading scorer on Beitar Jerusalem.

27. Leigh Bardugo (1975)

Young Adult Author

Young adult author known for her New York Times Bestseller Six of Crows. She's also known for the Grisha Trilogy, which is made up of Shadow and Bone, Siege and...

28. Eli Elezra (1960)

Poker Player

Poker player who competed in the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour. He also competed on television in the Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament.

29. Eden Ben Zaken (1994)

Pop Singer

Singer who rocketed to fame in 2013 as the runner-up on the first season of Israel's The X Factor.

30. Yasmin Levy (1975)

Israeli Singer

Singer-songwriter who became a star in the Judeo-Spanish music world with songs like "Una Noche Mas," "Perdono" and "Mal de L'amor." She has received numerous accolades for her work as a...

31. Dotan Harpenau (1986)

Rock Climber

Dutch singer and multi-instrumentalist who shot to stardom with the release of his multiplatinum 2014 album 7 Layers. The album spawned popular singles like "Home," which became a #1 single...

32. Noam Murro (1961)

Director

Israeli director best known for directing the 2008 comedy Smart People and the 2013 action film 300: Rise of an Empire. He is a multiple-time DGA Director of the Year...

33. Mili Avital (1972)

Actress

Israeli Academy Award-winning film and stage actress who starred in the 1994 film Stargate.

34. Etan Cohen (1974)

American Film Director And Scree

Screenwriter who is best known for co-writing the 2008 blockbuster comedy Tropic Thunder with Ben Stiller.

35. Ayelet Waldman (1964)

American Writer

The wife of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, Michael Chabon, she is also an accomplished author in her own right. Her literary works include The Mommy Track Mysteries and such stand-alone novels as...

36. Yehuda Berg (1972)

Religious Author

Author who has gained fame for his self-help books focusing on Kabbalah spirituality and depression recovery, including his 2004 work The Power of Kabbalah. As a rabbi, he helped co-run the Kabbalah...

37. Shimon Charnuha (1948)

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Shimon Charnuha is a former Israeli footballer who played in Maccabi Netanya and Beitar Jerusalem.

38. Toni Qattan (1985)

Arab Musician

Toni Qattan is a Jordanian singer from Palestinian origins hails from the town of Beit Jala he was born in August 11 1985 in Jerusalem his musical talent was born...

39. Amit Ben Shushan (1985)

Israeli Footballer

Amit Ben Shushan is an Israeli football player. He is currently playing Anorthosis Famagusta. Ben Shushan can play as a striker or as a supporting forward on the wing. He...

40. Barak Moshe (1991)

Israeli Footballer

Barak Moshe is an Israeli footballer who currently plays for Beitar Jerusalem.

41. Ofir Kriaf (1991)

Israeli Footballer

Ofir Kriaf is an Israeli footballer. He plays for Beitar Jerusalem and Israel U21 as a midfielder. He scored in the 1-0 Win over England U21's on the 11 June...

42. Adam Mizrahi (1985)

Footballer

Adam Mizrahi is an Israeli footballer currently playing for Beitar Giv'at Ze'ev.

43. Aviram Baruchyan (1985)

Israeli Footballer

Aviram Baruchyan is an Israeli professional football player who plays for Beitar Jerusalem.

44. Orli Shaham (1975)

American Musician

Orli Shaham is an American pianist born in Jerusalem Israel the daughter of two scientists Meira Diskin and Jacob Shaham. Her brother is the violinist Gil Shaham. She is a...

45. Ori Pfeffer (1975)

Actor

46. Yoav Meiri (1975)

Olympic Swimmer

Yoav Meiri is a retired Israeli swimmer who specialized in butterfly events. He is a 2000 Olympian a 20-time Israeli champion and a four-time national record holder in sprint butterfly.

47. Salah Hamouri (1985)

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Salah Hamouri born on 25 April 1985 to a French mother and a Palestinian father is a French sociology student at Bethlehem University. He is known for his 2005 indictment...

48. Steve Sabella (1975)

Palestinian Artist

Steve Sabella born in Jerusalem is a Berlin-based Palestinian artist who uses photography and photographic installations as his principle modes of expression and is especially recognised for his photo collage...

49. Yuval Naimy (1985)

Israeli Basketball Player

Yuval Naimy is an Israeli professional basketball player who plays point guard for Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Super League. He also plays for Israeli national basketball team. He...

50. Idan Tal (1975)

Israeli Footballer

Idan Tal is a former Israeli professional footballer who now works as a manager.