Birth Name: Edward Lawrence Kitsis

Place of Birth: Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States

Date of Birth: February 4, 1971

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Edward Kitsis is an American television writer and producer.

Edward is the son of Tybelle (Scherling) and Arlen Thomas Kitsis.

Edward’s paternal grandfather was Louis Kitsis (the son of Samuel Kitsis and Basha/Bessie Goss). Louis was born in Russia/Ukraine. Samuel was the son of Jules Kitsis and Hanna Faya.

Edward’s paternal grandmother was Florence Marcus (the daughter of Max Marcus and Annie). Florence was born in Wisconsin, to parents from Russia.

Edward’s maternal grandparents were Simon Scherling and Rose Burnstein/Bernstein (the daughter of Jacob Bernstein and Lizzie). Simon was born in Lithuania. Rose was born in Minnesota, to parents from Romania.

Sources: Birth record of Edward Kitsis – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s paternal grandfather, Louis Kitsis, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s paternal grandmother, Florence Marcus, on the 1905 Wisconsin State Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s mother, Tybelle Scherling, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Edward’s maternal grandmother, Rose Burnstein/Bernstein, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Pamela Fionna Segall

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

Date of Birth: July 9, 1966

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

*English (mother, who converted to Judaism)

Pamela Adlon is an American actress, voice actress, screenwriter, and producer.

Pamela is the daughter of Marina L. and Donald “Don” Maxwell Segall. Pamela’s father was Jewish. Pamela’s mother is English. She converted to Judaism upon their marriage.

Pamela’s paternal grandparents were Harry Segall and Esther Fox (the daughter of Morris Fox and Bessie). Harry was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia. Esther was born in Russia.

Pamela was previously married to Felix O. Adlon, the son of German director Percy Adlon.

Sources: Death Record of Pamela’s father, Donald “Don” Maxwell Segall – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VG59-8ZV

Pamela’s paternal grandfather, Harry Segall, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQRF-YWW

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Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 19, 1978

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other

Sarah Gertrude Shapiro is an American filmmaker, television director, and writer.

Sarah is the daughter of Diane P. (Wallace) and Perry B. Shapiro. She has a sister, Elizabeth. Sarah’s family is Jewish.

Sarah’s paternal grandfather was Abraham Shapiro (the son of Sam Shapiro and B. Velansky).

Sarah’s paternal grandmother was Ann/Anna Warshaw/Warschaw (the daughter of Joseph “Joe”/Getz Warschawsky and Rose Dutchen). Ann was born in Russia. Joseph was born in Kiev, Ukraine.

Sources: Marriage record of Sarah’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Sarah’s father – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Sarah’s paternal grandparents, Abraham Shapiro and Ann/Anna Warshaw/Warschaw – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Thomas Jonathan Ossoff

Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 16, 1987

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*likely English (mother)

Jon Ossoff is an American documentary filmmaker, political aide, and politician. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

His father is from a Jewish family. His mother is Australian, and likely has English ancestry. Jon was raised Jewish and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

Jon’s paternal grandfather was Hyman Ossoff (the son of Israel Ossoff and Anna Schochet). Hyman was born in Massachusetts, to Lithuanian Jewish parents, with roots in Vilnius. Anna was the daughter of Yakov Schochet and Sarah Baila.

Jon’s paternal grandmother was Blanche Hoffman (the daughter of Morris Peter Hoffman and Minnie Kopnick). Blanche was born in Connecticut, to Russian Jewish parents. Morris was the son of Pesach Hoffman. Minnie was the daughter of Aaron Zev Kopnick and Feige.

Sources: Genealogy of Jon Ossoff – https://www.geni.com

Jon’s paternal grandfather, Hyman Ossoff, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Jon’s paternal great-grandparents, Morris Peter Hoffman and Minnie Kopnick, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Date of Birth: 1 March, 1922

Place of Birth: Jerusalem, Mandatory Palestine

Date of Death: 4 November, 1995

Place of Death: Tel Aviv, Israel

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Yitzhak Rabin was an Israeli politician, statesman. and general. He served as Prime Minister of Israel, from 3 June, 1974 to 22 April, 1977, and again from 13 July, 1992 to 4 November, 1995, when he was assassinated. He was also Minister of Defense, from 13 September, 1984 to 15 March, 1990, and again from 13 July, 1992 to 4 November, 1995.

He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1994, with Shimon Peres and Yasser Arafat.

Prime Minister Rabin was the son of Rosa (Cohen) and Nehemia Rubitzow/Rabin. His parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire, his father from Smidowitz and his mother from Mogilev, Belarus.

Prime Minister Rabin’s paternal grandparents were Menachem Rubitzow and Leah.

Prime Minister Rabin’s maternal grandfather was Yitzchak Kagan (the son of Hillel Gilel/Gil’ka Hacohen/Kagan/Kagana and Rivka Verhaftig-Lubliner). Hillel was the son of Mordechai Cohen/Cagan. Rivka was the daughter of Iankel’ Verhaftig.

Prime Minister Rabin’s maternal grandmother was Sheina Rachel Baruchin (the daughter of Szewel Baruchin and Golda Zylberblat). Szewel was the son of Moszka/Mowsza Aaron Baruchin. Golda was the daughter of Mejer Elja Zylberblat.

Source: Genealogy of Yitzhak Rabin – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Kristopher Lee Bryant

Place of Birth: Las Vegas Valley, Nevada

Date of Birth: January 4, 1992

Ethnicity: English, German, Ashkenazi Jewish

Family Background: Kris Bryant is an American professional third baseman and outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MBL).

Bryant is the son of Michael Bryant and Sue (Braidman) Bryant.

His maternal grandparents were Donna Braidman and Jack Braidman (the son of Daniel Braidman and Gertrude Lessnow.)

Daniel Braidman was born in England to Solomon Braidman and Jennie Laskin who were born in Russia and were most likely Jewish.

Gertrude Lessnow was the daughter of August Lesssnow and Emily E. Dodge who were both born in Germany.

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Birth Name: Alexander Jo Pall

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

Date of Birth: May 16, 1985

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*English (maternal grandfather)
*Serbian or Croatian (maternal grandmother)

Alex Pall is an American music producer. He is one-half of the duo The Chainsmokers, along with Andrew Taggart.

Alex’s father, William “Bill” Blatt Pall, was American, of Jewish descent. Alex’s mother, Margaret Olivia (Wolstenholme) D’Agostino, is an English immigrant, from London.

Alex’s paternal grandfather was David Boris Pall (the son of Adolph Pallant, later Pall, and of Masha “Mary” Donner). David was a Canadian chemist, from Thunder Bay, Ontario, who founded Pall Corporation, and invented the Pall filter used in blood transfusions. Adolph and Mary were Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, from Melitopol, Zaporizhia Oblast.

Alex’s paternal grandmother was Josephine Harriet “Josie” Blatt (the daughter of Velvel “William” Moshe/Moses Blatt and Lucy Romberg). Velvel was the son of Polish Jewish immigrant Yosef Tavi Blatt, later Joseph Henry Blatt, of Wrocław, and of Louise Singer, whose father, Isidor Singer, later Isidore Singer, was a Polish Jewish immigrant, from Poznań, and whose mother, Pauline Abrams, was a German Jewish immigrant. Alex’s great-grandmother Lucy was a Ukrainian Jewish immigrant, from Kharkiv, and was the daughter of Chanoch Henich “Henry” Chaimovych Romberg and Esther Malka/Mollie Solomovna Levinskaya/Levinsky.

Alex’s maternal grandfather was Sir Gordon Ethelbert Ward Wolstenholme (the son of Ethelbert George Wolstenholme and Clementina Ward). Gordon was English. Ethelbert was the son of Alfred Wolstenholme and Elizabeth Dickins. Clementina was the daughter of Herbert Ward and Elizabeth Allen.

Alex’s maternal grandmother was Lady Dušanka Messinger. Dušanka’s name was of Serbian or Croatian origin.

Sources: Genealogy of Alex Pall – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Alex’s father – http://www.nytimes.com

Obituary of Alex’s paternal grandfather, David Boris Pall – http://www.nytimes.com

Birth record of Alex’s paternal grandmother, Josephine Harriet Blatt – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alex’s paternal great-grandparents, Velvel “William” Moshe/Moses Blatt and Lucy Romberg – https://familysearch.org

Birth record of Alex’s mother – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Alex’s maternal grandparents, Sir Gordon Ethelbert Ward Wolstenholme and Lady Dušanka Messinger – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Nina Rose Jacobson

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: September 15, 1965

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Nina Jacobson is an American film executive. She is known for being the producer of The Hunger Games movies, among many others. Her family is Jewish.

Nina is the daughter of Sandy L. (Gray) and Norman L. Jacobson. Nina has a brother, Larry.

Nina’s paternal grandfather was Joseph Jacobson (the son of Louis Jacobson and Gertrude). Joseph was born in Illinois, to parents from Russia.

Nina’s paternal grandmother was Celia Cohen. Celia was born in Illinois, to parents from Germany.

Nina’s maternal grandparents were William M. Gray and Gloria.

Sources: Birth record of Nina Jacobson – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s father, Norman Jacobson – www.legacy.com

Nina’s paternal grandfather, Joseph Jacobson, on the 1910 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Nina’s paternal grandmother, Celia Cohen, on the 1930 U.S. Census – www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Nina’s maternal grandfather, William M. Gray – www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Emily Warren Schwartz

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

Date of Birth: August 25, 1992

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)
*Cornish, English, French, German, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, as well as remote Danish and Swedish (mother)

Emily Warren is an American singer and songwriter.

She is the daughter of Susan Tate Dwyer and lawyer Carl F. Schwartz.

Emily’s paternal grandparents are Milton “Chic” Schwartz (the son of Hyman “Henry J.” Schwartz and Jennie, also known as Jeannette, Glazer) and Alice. Henry was an Austrian Jewish immigrant, and was the son of Benjamin “Benny’ Schwartz and Jennie Gruskin. Jeannette was the daughter of Finnish Jewish immigrant Louis Glazer and Russian Jewish immigrant Fannie Epstein.

Emily’s maternal grandfather was Frank Xavier Dwyer (the son of Hugh Leo Dwyer, Sr. and Ruth Stier). Hugh was ethnic Irish, was the son of Francis Hugh “Frank” Dwyer and Canadian immigrant Anna Isabelle “Annie” Morris, of Ottawa, Ontario. Ruth was the daughter of Francis Herman Stier and Rosalie Conner.

Emily’s maternal grandmother was Betty Lou Crisp (the daughter of Joseph Shelby Crisp and Hazel Ivy Fleetwood). Joseph was the son of Monroe Polk Crisp and Jane Medora Tate. Hazel was the daughter of Harry Alfred Fleetwood and Isadora Alice “Dora” Simpson.

Emily’s matrilineal ancestry can be traced back to her seventh great-grandmother, Mary Pearce.

Sources: https://www.facebook.com

Emily’s paternal grandfather, Milton Schwartz, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s paternal grandfather, Milton “Chic” Schwartz – http://query.nytimes.com

Birth record of Emily’s paternal great-grandmother, Jennie Glazer – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Emily’s maternal grandfather, Frank Xavier Dwyer – http://www.legacy.com

Genealogy of Emily’s mother – https://www.ancestry.com

Birth record of Emily’s maternal great-grandfather, Hugh Leo Dwyer – https://familysearch.org

Death record of Emily’s maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Shelby Crisp – http://www.sos.mo.gov

Birth Name: Molly Z. Ephraim

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

Date of Birth: May 22, 1986

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish, likely 1/4 French

Molly Ephraim is an American actress.

Molly is the daughter of Nina (Zebooker) and William Frank Ephraim. She was raised Jewish. Three of her grandparents are/were American Jews, while her paternal grandmother, who was born in France, is likely of non-Jewish background.

Molly’s paternal grandfather was Howard E. Ephraim (the son of Joseph Ephraim and Esther Goldstein). Howard was born in New York, to parents from Russia. Joseph was the son of Abraham Bear Ephraim and Nechama Sokoloff.

Molly’s paternal grandmother is Josie/Madeleine Massicot. Josie was born in France.

Molly’s maternal grandfather is Eli/Al Philip Zebooker (the son of Moses A. Zebooker and Molly/Mollie). Eli was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Moses was the son of Chaim Leib Zebooker.

Molly’s maternal grandmother is Janet H. Reibstein (the daughter of Benjamin Reibstein and Rose Benjamin). Janet was born in Pennsylvania. Benjamin was also born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Russia. Rose was born in Russia, the daughter of Ezra Benjamin and Jenny Bachman.

Sources: Genealogy of Molly Ephraim (focusing on her father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Molly’s paternal grandfather, Howard E. Ephraim, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Molly Ephraim (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Molly’s maternal grandfather, Eli/Al Philip Zebooker, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Molly’s maternal grandmother, Janet H. Reibstein, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Daniel Robert Elfman

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: May 29, 1953

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Danny Elfman is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Danny is the son of novelist Blossom Elfman (born Clare Bernstein) and Milton Elfman. Both of Danny’s parents were Jewish.

Danny is married to actress Bridget Fonda. Danny’s brother is actor and director Richard Elfman. His nephew is actor Bodhi Elfman. Bodhi is married to actress Jenna Elfman.

Danny’s paternal grandfather was Louis Elfman (the son of Jozef/Yoisef Schloma Elfman and Sarah Channa/Channah Delevi). Louis was born in Łomża, Poland. Jozef was the son of Tomchin Elfman and Leah. Sarah was the daughter of Avram Delevi and Rafche Kraska.

Danny’s paternal grandmother was Rose Kamin/Rosenthal. She was also born in Poland.

Danny’s maternal grandparents were Herman Bernstein and Lillian Blackman (the daughter of Samuel Blackman and Ida). Lillian was born in New York, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Genealogy of Danny Elfman (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.geni.com

Marriage record of Danny’s parents, Milton Elfman and Clare “Blossom” Bernstein – http://www.familysearch.org

Genealogy of Danny’s father, Milton Elfman – http://www.ancesty.com

Danny’s father, Milton Elfman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Danny’s maternal grandmother, Lillian Blackman, on the 1920 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Samuel M. Raimi

Place of Birth: Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 23, 1959

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Sam Raimi is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor.

Sam is the son of Celia Barbara (Abrams) and Leonard Ronald Saimi. He was raised in Conservative Judaism in Birmingham, Michigan. His brother is actor Ted Raimi. Sam is married to Gillian Greene, the daughter of actor Lorne Greene.

Sam’s paternal grandparents were Samuel “Sam” Raimi (the son of Beryl Reingewertz and Golda Grosbard) and Rosa/Rose/Roiza Grossbard (the daughter of Simcha Grossbard). Samuel and Rosa were born in Poland. Simcha was the son of Schumuel Lieb Grossbard and a woman whose surname was Neimark.

Sam’s maternal grandparents were Isadore Richard Abrams and Rose Greenspon (the daughter of Aaron Greenspan and Rose/Rachel Kaldezar). Richard was born in Michigan, to parents from Russia. Rose was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Hungary. Sam’s great-grandmother Rose was the daughter of David Kaldezar and Pessel.

Sources: Genealogy of Sam Raimi – http://www.geni.com

Sam’s father, Leonard Raimi, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Sam’s mother, Celia Abrams, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Andrea D. Monkarsh

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: July 4, c. mid 1970s

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Andrea Gabriel is an American actress.

Andrea is the daughter of actors Sandy Gabriel (born Sandra Cohen) and John Gabriel (born Jack Arnold Monkarsh). Andrea has a sister, Melissa.

Andrea’s parents are both Jewish. They are pictured here.

Andrea’s paternal grandfather was Harold “Harry” M. Monkarsh (the son of Louis Norman/Aria Monkarsh and Rachel/Rose Gable/Milkowitz). Harold was born in then-Palestine, to parents from Poland.

Andrea’s paternal grandmother was Rae Bregman (the daughter of Morris Bregman and Fanny/Fannie Isenberg). Morris was the son of Yitzchak Bregman and Rachel Wagman. Andrea’s great-grandmother Rae was born in Canada, to a father from Russia and a mother from Poland.

Andrea’s maternal grandparents were Max Cohen and Betty.

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

Marriage record of Andrea’s paternal grandparents, Harold “Harry” M. Monkarsh and Rae Bregman – http://www.familysearch.org

Andrea’s paternal grandparents, Harold “Harry” M. Monkarsh and Rae Bregman, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: David Benjamin Wain

Place of Birth: Shaker Heights, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 1, 1969

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

David Wein is an American comedian, writer, actor, and director.

David is the son of Nina Kaye (Saul) and Norman Wain/Weinstock. Both David’s parents are/were Jewish.

David’s paternal grandfather was Benjamin “Ben” Weinstock. Benjamin was born in Russia.

David’s paternal grandmother was Pearl Bellibroff (the daughter of Max/Meckel Bellibroff and Lena Wolinsky). Pearl was born in Russia. Max was the son of Isaac Bellibrov and Bessie.

David’s maternal grandfather was Albert D. Saul (the son of Charles Saul and Hannah Bernstein). Albert was born in Poland.

David’s maternal grandmother was Sylvia Cohn (the daughter of David L. Cohn and Rose Grenstein). Sylvia was born in Ohio, to a father from Poland and a mother from New York, whose own parents were from Hungary.

Sources: Genealogy of David Wein (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

David’s paternal grandfather, Benjamin “Ben” Weinstock, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of David’s mother, Nina Kaye (Saul) Wein – http://www.legacy.com

Marriage record of David’s maternal grandparents, Albert D. Saul and Sylvia Cohn – http://www.familysearch.org

David’s maternal grandparents, Albert D. Saul and Sylvia Cohn, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael E. Showalter

Place of Birth: Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 17, 1970

Ethnicity:
*English, some German, distant French (father)
*Ashkenazi Jewish (mother)

Michael Showalter is an American comedian, actor, producer, writer, and director.

Michael is the son of writer, literary critic, and professor Elaine Showalter (born Elaine Cottler) and professor English Showalter, Jr. He has a sister, Vinca.

Michael’s father has English, some German, and distant French, ancestry, and is an Episcopalian. Michael’s mother is Jewish, and was disowned by her own parents for marrying outside the Jewish faith.

Michael’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Jacob Mathias Showalter, who was born, c. 1702, in Germany.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was English Showalter, Sr. (the son of Chester David Michael Showalter and Lou Ella English). Chester was the son of Josiah Thomas Showalter and Sara Catherine Vaden. Lou was the daughter of James Lewis English and Parmelia Anne Tyree. Michael’s great-great-grandmother Sara’s patrilineal line can be traced back to Isaac Vaudin and his wife, Elizabeth LeBroc, who were likely of French descent.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Jean Lee Staples (the daughter of Abram Penn Staples and Jean Duncan Watts). Abram was the son of Abram Penn Staples and Sallie Clement Hunt. Michael’s great-grandmother Jean was the daughter of John Allen Watts and Gertrude Lee.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Paul Cottler. Paul was born in Kiev, Russian Empire (now Ukraine).

Michael’s maternal grandmother was Violet Rottenberg (the daughter of Nathan Rottenberg and Geneva/Jennie). Violet was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Poland.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael Showalter (focusing on his father’s side) – http://www.genealogy.com

Genealogy of Michael’s paternal grandfather, English Showalter, Sr. – http://www.geni.com

Michael’s maternal grandmother, Violet Rottenberg, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Eric Edward Kripke

Place of Birth: Toledo, Ohio, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 24, 1974

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Eric Kripke is an American television writer, director, and producer. He is most known for being the creator of CW television series Supernatural.

Eric is the son of Joan “Joanie” (Levy) and Lawrence “Larry” W. Kripke. Eric’s parents are both Jewish.

Eric’s paternal grandfather was Sherwin Kripke (the son of Maurice Kripke and Celia Vine). Sherwin was born in Michigan, to a father from Poland and a mother from Michigan, whose own parents hailed from Poland.

Eric’s paternal grandmother was Naomi Cousin (the daughter of Isadore Cousin and Lillian/Lilly Greenspoon). Naomi was born in Ohio, to parents from Russia.

Eric’s maternal grandfather was Ben Levy.

Eric’s maternal grandmother was Edith Siegel/Siegal (the daughter of Jacob Siegal and Dora). Edith was born in Illinois, to a father from Romania and a mother from Russia.

Sources: Obituary of Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Cousin – http://www.legacy.com

Eric’s paternal grandmother, Naomi Cousin, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Eric’s paternal grandfather, Sherwin Kripke, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.legacy.com

Birth Certificate of Eric’s uncle (mother’s brother), Morris Allen Levy – http://www.familysearch.org

Eric’s maternal grandmother, Edith Siegel/Siegal, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

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Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: April 30, 1978

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish (father)

*Icelandic (mother)

Inga Cadranel is a Canadian actress.

Inga is the daughter of actors/directors Maja Ardal and Jeff Braunstein. She has a brother, Paul, who is also an actor.

Inga’s father was born in Cairo, Egypt, to parents from Spain and Russia (likely Jewish). Inga’s mother was born in Siglufjörður, Iceland, and raised in Scotland.

Sources: Interview with Inga’s mother, Maja Ardal – http//www.youtube.com

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Birth Name: Theo Nathaniel Epstein

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

Date of Birth: December 29, 1973

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Theo Epstein is an American baseball executive and attorney. He is the President of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Theo is the son of Ilene (Gradman) and Leslie Epstein (Leslie Donald Epstein), a novelist.

Theo’s paternal grandfather was Philip G. Eptein (the son of Henry Epstein and Sarah Groneberg). Philip was a screenwriter, who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Casablanca (1942), along his twin brother Julius J. Epstein and Howard Koch. Henry was born in Russia, the son of Myer Epstein and Gussie Zietz. Sarah was born in Russia, the daughter of Louis Groneberg and Dorah Roder.

Theo’s paternal grandmother was Lillian Ella Targan (the daughter of Herman Targan and Clara).

Source: Genealogy of Theo Epstein (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

Birth Name: Jonathan Frederick Togo

Place of Birth: Rockland, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: August 25, 1977

Ethnicity:

*Ashkenazi Jewish (father)

*Italian, Irish, possibly English (mother)

Jonathan Togo is an American actor.

Jonathan is the son of Sheila (Webster) and Michael “Mike” D. Togo. They are pictured here.

Jonathan’s father is Jewish; his surname was possibly originally spelt “Tonkaview”. Jonathan’s mother is said to have Irish and Italian ancestry; her surname is usually of English origin.

Jonathan’s paternal grandfather was Morris/Maurice Togo (the son of Edward J. Togo and Sarah Shoobe). Morris was born in Russia, to parents from Russia.

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother was Sylvia Glaser/Glacer (the daughter of Hyman Glaser/Glacer and Frieda Kourlansky/Kurlansky). Sylvia was born in Massachusetts, to parents from Russia.

Sources: Jonathan’s paternal grandfather, Morris/Maurice Togo, on the 1940 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia Glaser/Glacer, on the 1930 U.S. Census – http://www.familysearch.org

Obituary of Jonathan’s paternal grandmother, Sylvia (Glaser) Bourne – http://www.legacy.com

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Alana (left), Danielle (center), and Este Haim (right)

Birth Name: Danielle Sari Haim

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Date of Birth: February 16, 1989

Ethnicity: Jewish

Danielle Haim is an American musician. She is a member of the pop rock band HAIM, where she plays guitars and sings lead vocals. Other members of the band are her sisters Este Haim, on bass, and Alana Haim, on guitars and keyboards, as well as Dash Hutton, who is the drummer. HAIM’s style of music has been described as old rock mixed with ’90s R&B.

Her father, Mordechai Haim, is an Israeli Jew, who was a professional footballer, and is said to be of Bulgarian Jewish descent. Her mother, Donna, is an American Jew.

Danielle’s maternal grandfather was Joseph Rose (the son of Benjamin Rose and Blanche). Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, to a Polish-born father and to a mother who was born in Pennsylvania, to Russian-born parents. Benjamin was the son of Dora.

Source: http://www.thejc.com

Danielle’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Rose, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Danielle’s maternal grandfather, Joseph Rose – http://jewishjournal.com

Danielle’s maternal great-grandparents, Benjamin Rose and Blanche, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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