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“Think Different,” said the now-infamous 1997 Apple advertisement.
Obviously, excellent advice.
To think different is, in part, to learn from people who, well, think differently — great leaders, creators, innovators, scholars, activists, and entrepreneurs who look at the world in ways which greatly differ from how each of us thinks and perceives. As the Talmud says:
“Who is wise? One who learns from all people.”1
Some of these people included here are of blessed memory — yet their wisdom still prevails — while many are alive and well. Altogether, they span six continents (15 countries), from Israel and Ethiopia, to the U.S. and Ukraine, to Austria and Australia.
And we’re not just talking about Judaism and Zionism. We’ve included people who specialize in social psychology, behavioral economics, entrepreneurship, philosophy, philanthropy, and several other disciplines.
Now, for the 35 Jews who will change the way you think (and maybe your life), each with a complementary video to boot: