Hyman Bloom (March 29, 1913 – August 26, 2009) was a prominent Latvian-born American painter whose work was heavily influenced by his Jewish heritage and Eastern religions. His artistic style was inspired by various renowned artists, including Altdorfer, Grünewald, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Blake, Bresdin, Ensor, and Soutine. Bloom gained recognition when his artwork was featured in the 1942 Museum of Modern Art exhibition "Americans 1942 -- 18 Artists from 9 States". Notably, MoMA acquired two of his paintings from this exhibition, and Time magazine singled him out as a "striking discovery" in their review. His exceptional talent led to his work being selected for prestigious exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and a retrospective at The Whitney Museum of American Art. Renowned artists Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock even regarded Bloom as "America’s first abstract expressionist" in a 1954 interview. Although he disavowed this label, his impact on the art world was undeniable. Bloom's career saw a transition from painting to focusing exclusively on drawing in the 1960s, only to return to painting in 1971. He continued to create art until his passing in 2009 at the age of 96. Bloom's journey from his humble beginnings in Latvia to becoming a celebrated artist in the United States is a testament to his unwavering

Hyman Kaplan, also known as H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N, is a fictional character in a series of humorous stories by Leo Rosten, published under the pseudonym "Leonard Q. Ross" in The New Yorker during the 1930s. These stories were later compiled into two books, The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N and The Return of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N, which received critical acclaim. Hyman Kaplan, an immigrant and pupil at a New York night class in English, is known for his extreme diligence and enthusiasm, despite his apparent inability to grasp the language's rules. The stories revolve around his interactions with the teacher, Mr. Parkhill, and other class members, showcasing Kaplan's extroverted and assertive nature. Mr. Parkhill, the teacher, is portrayed as a staid and fair-minded character who often finds himself challenged by Kaplan's unique logic. The stories also feature other class members, each with their own distinct personalities and interactions with Kaplan. The character of Hyman Kaplan has been featured in three books by Rosten, continuing to captivate readers with his comedic exploits and struggles with the English language.

Hyman Levy (28 February 1889 – 27 February 1975) was a Scottish-Jewish philosopher, mathematician, political activist, and Emeritus Professor of Imperial College London. Born in Edinburgh, Levy was the third oldest of eight children and excelled academically, studying mathematics at Edinburgh University and conducting further research at the University of Göttingen in Germany. During World War I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps, sparking an interest in aerodynamics. Levy made significant contributions to aeronautics, differential equations, and probability, and later became a professor of mathematics at Imperial College London. He was also known for his political affiliations, initially with the Labour Party and later with the Communist Party of Great Britain, although he was eventually expelled due to his criticism of the treatment of Jews by the Russian communists. Levy authored numerous publications on mathematics, science, philosophy, and social issues. He passed away in Wimbledon, London, on 27 February 1975.