I have been singing the praises of Hollywood actor Jerry O’Connell for a while, after having noticed his support of Israel and the Jewish people. You may recall he was my Hero of the Week back in October when I was a panelist on JNS’ The Quad:
What I didn’t know is this support did not come in a vacuum. At the recent ADL summit, Jerry explained his special connection to the Jewish people and why he keeps showing up for us.
I have long been singing the praises of @MrJerryOC, who I admired as an actor of some of my favorite shows and movies growing up (Stand By Me, Sliders among them), but who has in recent times revealed himself to also be a huge mensch and friend of the Jewish people and Israel.… pic.twitter.com/aIzhFtXw6E
— David Lange (@Israellycool) March 18, 2026
Jerry’s explanation at the ADL summit makes it clear: his support isn’t just a gesture, it’s personal.
I was already a fan of Jerry’s work, but I’m an even bigger fan of his character.
