Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg, a name synonymous with Facebook's meteoric rise, hails from a distinctly Jewish background. Her grandparents were Jewish, and she was bat mitzvahed, embracing at least some of the traditions. While her public affiliation with organized Judaism isn't always front and center, her heritage is undeniable and has undoubtedly shaped her perspective, even if her focus has been more on lean-in than davening.

Sandberg's career path is a modern-day success story, starting with a stint at the World Bank and then as Chief of Staff for the United States Secretary of the Treasury. She then moved to Google, where she built their AdSense program. So, before she became the face of Facebook alongside Mark Zuckerberg, she was already a tech titan in her own right.

Her book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, sparked a global conversation about women in the workplace. While some critics found it geared more towards privileged women, its impact on feminist discourse is undeniable. Whether you're leaning in or leaning out, Sandberg certainly made people talk about workplace equality.