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Though Jews are about 0.2% of humanity, they account for a strikingly large share of Nobel Prizes. These are documented Jewish laureates across physics, chemistry, medicine, economics, literature and peace.

From the USB drive and the Waze app to drip irrigation and life-saving devices — Jewish inventors and engineers have shaped everyday technology worldwide. Each profile is sourced.

Vaccines against polio and hepatitis B, the blood-group system, chemotherapy, MRI and more: a directory of Jewish scientists and physicians whose work saves lives. Every claim is sourced.

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Estée Lauder, Levi Strauss, Chanel's owners and dozens more — the Jewish designers, houses and beauty founders who shaped how the world dresses. Each profile is sourced.

The founders of the great studios, celebrated directors and actors: Jewish filmmakers and performers who helped build modern cinema. Each profile is sourced.

Composers, conductors, virtuosos and songwriters — from the concert hall to Broadway and pop. A sourced directory of Jewish musicians who shaped the sound of the modern world.