25 ViZionaries: Rudy Rochman – No. 17

Rudy Rochman, an Israeli rights activist, speaker, and content creator, is dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity and combating antisemitism. Born in Paris and moving to Israel at age three, his advocacy was influenced by an antisemitic incident in London at age seven. After serving in the IDF's Paratroopers Brigade, he founded and led the Students Supporting Israel chapter at Columbia University. Rochman utilizes social media and speaking engagements to promote understanding of Israel and the Jewish people, focusing on Jewish unity, engaging diverse Israeli communities, and raising awareness of global Jewish communities. He has also participated in Zionist and philanthropic efforts, including the World Zionist Congress elections and The Israel Innovation Fund board.