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Top 10 Richest Jews in the World (2025)

From tech giants like Zuckerberg and Ellison to Israeli shipping tycoons, Jewish billionaires in 2025 aren’t just wealthy: they’re influencing culture, science, and geopolitics across the globe.

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From Silicon Valley giants to Israeli shipping magnates, Jewish billionaires have shaped the world’s economic landscape. This list isn’t just about wealth: it's about vision, legacy, and identity.

1. Mark Zuckerberg – $216 Billion

Country: USA

Industry: Social Media, AI

The Meta CEO tops the list in 2025, thanks to massive growth in AI-driven platforms and digital infrastructure. Raised in a Reform Jewish home in New York, Zuckerberg has had a complex relationship with his Jewish identity, but has spoken publicly about returning to religion after becoming a father. Though not known for heavy Jewish philanthropy, his Chan Zuckerberg Initiative funds global education and health.

2. Larry Ellison – $192 Billion

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Country: USA

Industry: Software, Cloud Computing

The Oracle co-founder is a tech titan and one of the most strategic investors in healthcare and defense startups. Ellison was raised by Jewish adoptive parents in Chicago. Known for his extravagant lifestyle, including owning 98% of a Hawaiian island, Ellison has contributed to Jewish and Israeli medical research, and is considered a quiet supporter of Israeli innovation.

3. Larry Page – $144 Billion

Country: USA

Industry: Search, AI

A co-founder of Google, Page remains a dominant force in the world of AI and clean tech. His Jewish roots are on his mother’s side, who was a computer science professor. While not outspoken on religious matters, Page funds forward-thinking environmental projects and AI ethics research that have global impact.

4. Michael Bloomberg – $105 Billion

Country: USA

Industry: Finance, Media

The Bloomberg LP founder and former NYC mayor is a proud Jew with deep philanthropic ties to Jewish cultural institutions, Yad Vashem, and Israeli hospitals. His foundation has donated over $12 billion, including substantial support for gun control, public health, and climate resilience. Bloomberg has visited Israel numerous times and promotes Jewish identity through education.

5. Michael Dell – $97.7 Billion

Country: USA

Industry: Hardware, Cloud Infrastructure

The founder of Dell Technologies, Dell has remained an understated but powerful presence in tech. Raised in a Jewish family in Houston, Texas, he is active in educational philanthropy and digital inclusion programs, though he tends to avoid overt political or religious declarations.

6. Miriam Adelson – $32.1 Billion

Country: USA/Israel

Industry: Casinos, Sports

Widow of Sheldon Adelson, Miriam inherited the Las Vegas Sands empire and continues to influence Jewish and pro-Israel causes. A physician by training, she funds addiction research and Israeli medical institutions. A close ally of conservative political circles, she owns the Israeli newspaper "Israel Hayom" and supports Birthright Israel.

7. Len Blavatnik – $30 Billion

Country: UK/USA (born in Ukraine)

Industry: Diversified Investments, Media

Blavatnik made his fortune in aluminum and chemicals, but today owns Warner Music Group and invests across biotech and media. A major donor to Oxford and Tel Aviv University, he supports Jewish culture and Holocaust remembrance. Despite his wealth, he stays relatively under the radar.

8. Eyal Ofer – $28.2 Billion

Country: Israel/Monaco

Industry: Shipping, Real Estate

Son of shipping magnate Sammy Ofer, Eyal built a vast empire in maritime transport and commercial real estate. Known for his discretion, he donates to Israeli health, naval history, and art institutions. He splits time between Monaco and Tel Aviv, and is a major force behind Israel’s global business outreach.

9. Idan Ofer – $22.5 Billion

Country: UK/Israel

Industry: Energy, Shipping

Brother of Eyal, Idan controls Israel Corp and has stakes in shipping, chemicals, and clean energy. While based in London, he funds major Israeli cultural projects and sports, including ownership of football clubs. Idan is outspoken on social issues in Israel and a supporter of Israeli environmental sustainability.

10. Steven Cohen – $21.3 billion

Country: USA

Industry: Asset Management (hedge fund)

Cohen is a prominent philanthropist, supporting Jewish causes and medical research through his foundation. His influence spans Wall Street and sports, with a reputation for bold investments and market savvy. He owns the New York Mets and a vast art collection worth over $1 billion

These billionaires aren’t just titans of business: they are architects of cultural, scientific, and political influence across continents. Their Jewish identities manifest in different ways: some visibly and publicly, others through quiet philanthropy or values-driven investments. Together, they reflect the diversity, resilience, and global reach of the Jewish people in the 21st century.

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