Kinky Friedman, the musician and novelist who passed away at 79, embodied the enigmatic nature of Jewish identity.

Joseph Lieberman, the recently deceased retired senator, is remembered as a kind and unpretentious man who took his Jewish faith seriously but without arrogance.

Brian Mulroney, the former Canadian prime minister who passed away recently, was known for his strong support for Canadian Jews and Israel throughout his political career.

Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent Somali American politician, faced booing from some members of the Somali community during a public event at the Target Center, highlighting divisions within the community regarding religious and moral issues.