No. 2: Josh Shapiro: Pennsylvania's Jewish governorRep. Josh Shapiro, a proud observant Jew and Zionist, was in the race to become Kamala Harris's running mate - a position he lost to Tim Walz. Josh Shapiro.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)ByHERB KEINONOCTOBER 1, 2024 18:53Updated: OCTOBER 6, 2024 02:18See more onUnited States|Kamala Harris|Top 50 Most Influential Jews 2024|Josh ShapiroRECOMMENDED STORIESIsrael's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028JULY 30, 2025Leonardo DiCaprio to open hotel in IsraelJULY 29, 2025NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical conditionJULY 30, 2025California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisismJULY 27, 2025