Ruth Westheimer
Karola Ruth Westheimer, known as Dr. Ruth, was a German-American sex therapist, author, and media personality.
Born to a Jewish family, she survived the Holocaust and later immigrated to Palestine, where she joined the Haganah.
After studying psychology in Paris, she moved to the US, earning a doctorate from Columbia University.
Dr. Ruth gained fame through her radio show "Sexually Speaking" and subsequent TV appearances, becoming a cultural icon for her candid sex advice.
She authored numerous books, received various honors, and was the subject of a play and documentary about her remarkable life.
