Miriam and Sheldon most commonly refers to Dr. Miriam Adelson and her late husband, Sheldon Adelson , the billionaire casino magnate and major pro- Israel and Republican political donor in the United States.

Who Miriam and Sheldon Are

  • Sheldon Adelson was an American business tycoon who built the Las Vegas Sands casino empire and became one of the wealthiest people in the world.
  • Miriam Adelson (born Miriam Farbstein) is an Israeli-American physician and addiction specialist who became a major political donor and philanthropist alongside Sheldon.

Their Relationship

  • The two met in 1988, married in 1991, and were widely described as intensely close partners in both their private life and public activities.
  • After Sheldon’s death in 2021, Miriam inherited control of most of his holdings, becoming one of the richest individuals in Israel and a central figure in continuing their political and philanthropic agenda.

Why They’re Often Talked About

  • They became famous for channeling vast sums into conservative and pro-Israel causes in the U.S. and Israel, influencing campaigns, lobby groups, and policy debates.
  • Both received the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018, underscoring how prominent they were in American political and diplomatic circles.

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