The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama, born Lhamo Thondup, is the current spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. His existence is centered around being the manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This is a far cry from, say, a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn becoming a doctor.

While he certainly champions peace and interfaith dialogue, and has even dabbled in discussions with Jewish leaders, his spiritual path is distinctly, unapologetically, non-Abrahamic. He's never been spotted at a Shabbat dinner, nor has he ever been caught lamenting the quality of the brisket.

His compassion and universal appeal are undeniable, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize and widespread adoration. However, these are kvell-worthy achievements for humanity as a whole, not specifically for the tribe. Unless, of course, you count the time he met with Stephen Spielberg, which, let's be honest, is peak kvell for almost anyone.