Dr Gerald MichaelEnterprising GP who fought for use of generic drugs against Big Pharma pressureBy Victoria Sterman3 min read
Suzanne PerlmanExpressionist painter influenced by ancient Hebrew melodies on the island of CuraçaoBy Emma Klein3 min read
Rodney GreenbergTalented TV music producer and director who “set gold standard for filming BBC Proms”By Gloria Tessler2 min read
Amos LuzzattoCelebrated Italian polymath who explored the role of Jews within wider European societyBy Julie Carbonara3 min read
Herbert KretzmerAcclaimed theatre critic, and lyricist who could “hear the people sing”By Gloria Tessler4 min read
Agathe SorelExperimental printmaker fascinated by natural and man-made materialsBy Julia Weiner 3 min read
Arrigo LeviItalian journalist, editor and foreign correspondent who advised two Italian PresidentsBy Julie Carbonara4 min read
Sally JacobsIconoclastic stage and costume designer who collaborated with Peter BrookBy Karen Glaser3 min read
Rabbi Lord SacksA man for all faiths and none who spanned the worlds of Judaism and secular scholarshipBy Elkan D Levy4 min read
Franca ValeriItalian actress who made post-war Italy laugh with her comedic creationsBy Julie Carbonara4 min read
Ida HaendelGrande dame of the violin who breathed ice and fire into her musicBy Gloria Tessler4 min read
Dr Chonon LewisThe musicians’ doctor whose work was performed at the Royal Festival HallBy alex lewis3 min read
Ruth Bader GinsburgHumanitarian US Supreme Court Justice who advocated gender equality and promoted women’s rights under the lawBy Gloria Tessler4 min read
Linda Carmel Deborah HuglinThe inspirational life of community leader on the Mersey beatBy victor huglin3 min read
Professor Tom AriePsychiatrist who became a staunch advocate of mental health for the elderly2 min read
Phillip Morris MBEFun-loving, fundraising guru who took the town of Harrogate literally to heart2 min read