Bernadette Devlin McAliskey

Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, born in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, exploded onto the political scene in the late 1960s. A psychology student, she became a prominent figure in the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, known for her passionate speeches and willingness to get arrested for the cause. Clearly, not one to sit quietly, which is often a quality we admire in anyone, Jew or not.

At the tender age of 21, she was elected as an Independent Unity candidate to the British Parliament, becoming the youngest MP at the time. She famously slapped the then-Home Secretary, Reginald Maudling, in the House of Commons after he understated the events of Bloody Sunday, displaying a fiery temperament that suggested she'd probably do it again. Such conviction, while perhaps not parliamentary, certainly makes for good stories.

While her activism and political career are certainly noteworthy, leading to a respectable K score for her unwavering dedication to justice, there is absolutely no indication whatsoever of any Jewish identity or origin. She is, to put it mildly, definitively not Jewish. However, her willingness to challenge the status quo and stand up for the oppressed aligns with certain... let's call them "universal values" that many might find kvell-worthy, even if she wouldn't know a Kiddush from a Kaddish.