Note: This list is for those who cannot be placed into the List of Jewish Biblical figures and the List of rabbis, because they were part of other religious movements.

List of religious leaders with Jewish background:

Main article: List of Jews

• Aaron ben Moses ben Asher, 10th century Karaite
• Anan ben David, purported founder of the Karaites
• Apostles, the "Twelve Apostles", first followers of Jesus who began Christianity
• Daniel Al-Kumisi, 9th Century Karaite leader
• Jacob Frank, self-proclaimed messiah in Poland, founder of Frankists
• Yochanan HaMatbil (John the Baptist), revered by Christians
• Jesus / Yeshua, founder of Christianity
• Jean-Marie Lustiger, French Cardinal (raised Catholic)
• Miriam (Mary), mother of Jesus
• Miriam of Magdala, a follower and, perhaps, friend of Jesus
• Ram Dass, modern American Hindu author
• Saul of Tarsus (Saint Paul), early Christian leader
• Shabtai Tzvi, self-proclaimed messiah in Turkey, founder of the Sabbatians and Donmeh
• Simon of Galilee (Saint Peter), considered the first Pope
• Edith Stein, Catholic nun, Holocaust victim
• Ya'acov Al-Kirkisani , Karaite leader