Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers, or as he was more commonly known, Mister Rogers, spent over 30 years as the cardigan-clad, soft-spoken host of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." He taught generations of children about kindness, empathy, and the importance of feeling their feelings. In a world of increasingly frenetic children's programming, his calm demeanor and deliberate pace were a radical act.

While he was an ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers rarely, if ever, discussed his faith on his show. His ministry was, instead, one of radical acceptance and unconditional love, dispensed through puppets and catchy songs about sharing. He demonstrated a profound understanding of child psychology, making complex emotions accessible to his young audience.

Rogers's gentle nature was legendary, almost to the point of parody. He was the subject of countless urban legends, most famously the one about him being a Marine sniper (he was not). His genuine goodness was so impactful that it often seemed unbelievable, a testament to how rare such unwavering positivity is in the public eye.

So, not a Jew by birth or practice, but definitely a mensch. Score him high on the K, because he brought a whole lot of nachas to a whole lot of people, regardless of their background.