
Role: State Assemblymember, District 46
Jesse Gabriel is a California State Assemblymember for District 46, a position he currently holds and is seeking re-election for in the upcoming 2026 elections. Born in Berkeley, California, and raised in Oak Park, California, he resides in the San Fernando Valley.
Analyzed on: 2026-05-02 00:16:22
Total Israel lobby contributions: $167,150
Total Israel lobby indirect contributions: $212,135
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| Contributor | Years | Total Amount | Relationship to Israel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koret Foundation | 2019-2020 | $125,000 | The foundation identifies support for Israel as a core pillar of its grantmaking, funding numerous pro-Israel advocacy groups and Israeli institutions, and is led by individuals with strong Zionist advocacy backgrounds. |
| California Legislative Jewish Caucus Leadership Foundation | 2019-2025 | $87,135 | A nonprofit organization that serves as the financial and organizational vehicle for strengthening California-Israel relations, countering the BDS movement, and promoting Zionist perspectives within state policy and education. |
| Contributor | Years | Total Amount | Relationship to Israel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platt, Julie | 2017-2025 | $41,800 | Leader of The Jewish Federations of North America, an organization with a documented record of active support for Israel and Zionist advocacy. |
| California Jewish PAC | 2019-2025 | $38,850 | This political action committee serves as a primary vehicle for pro-Israel and Zionist advocacy and political influence within California state government. |
| Sandberg, Sheryl | 2025 | $19,600 | Publicly identifies as a proud Zionist, engages in extensive media and diplomatic advocacy for Israel, and is a major philanthropic and political donor to Israeli and pro-Israel organizations. |
| Google Client Services LLC (Mark Isakowitz) | 2019-2023 | $16,100 | Former lobbyist for AIPAC, a prominent pro-Israel advocacy organization, demonstrating active Zionist advocacy. |
| Friedman, Anita | 2019-2025 | $10,900 | A primary leader in the pro-Israel lobby, holding high-level positions in major Zionist organizations, directing strategic political contributions, and leveraging philanthropic influence to fortify U.S.-Israel bonds. |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership PAC | 2017 | $8,800 | The political financing arm of a legislative caucus dedicated to promoting pro-Israel legislation, strengthening California-Israel ties, and countering anti-Zionism. |
| Fisher, William | 2017-2019 | $6,700 | A major donor to Birthright Israel and the Jerusalem Foundation, closely associated with the Koret Foundation, a large funder of pro-Israel causes, and a donor to pro-Israel political candidates. |
| Fisher, Sakurako | 2017-2019 | $6,700 | A prominent philanthropic leader and political donor who channels support for Israel through family foundations, major Jewish federations, and Zionist advocacy organizations, also contributing to groups supporting a pro-Israel foreign policy. |
| Fisher, Elizabeth | 2017 | $6,400 | A prominent donor to Zionist organizations, including Birthright Israel Foundation, and a key supporter of Jewish communal funds for Israel and domestic pro-Israel advocacy, with ties to the Koret Foundation and influence on a pro-Israel political climate. |
| Fisher, Doris | 2017-2021 | $5,500 | A prominent donor, through family entities and philanthropic funds, supports pro-Israel advocacy and Israeli institutions via partnerships with the Koret Foundation, contributions to Birthright Israel and AIPAC, and the funding of Israeli political figures. |
| Fisher, John | 2017 | $2,000 | A major donor to AIPAC and Birthright Israel Foundation, who also leverages family foundations to support Zionist identity programming and anti-BDS initiatives. |
| Fisher, Laura | 2017 | $2,000 | A prominent donor to Zionist organizations and pro-Israel causes, including Birthright Israel Foundation, the Koret Foundation, and the Jewish Community Federation, also funds pro-Israel politicians. |
| Leib, Richard | 2023-2025 | $1,500 | A prominent advocate for Zionist causes, they actively used their position as a UC Regent to oppose anti-Zionist activities and maintain ties with pro-Israel organizations. |
| Leibman, Abby | 2017-2019 | $300 | Leads MAZON, an organization with advocacy programs in Israel, and has a history of involvement with the JCRC, a primary vehicle for Zionist advocacy. |