Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative inducts 12 into its first Hall of Fame
Honorees Range from Theatre Veteran to Labor Activist
It was a minyan plus more to spare.
Twelve notable Brooklynites and Brooklyn natives were inducted into the Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame on Tuesday night during a ceremony held at the Brooklyn Historical Society. Ranging from actors and singers to labor activists, the 12 comprise the debut class of inductees for this new tradition of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative (BJHI).
“BJHI was created to tell the extraordinary story of the Jewish community of Brooklyn, so the world would know,” said Howard Teich, BJHI founder and co-chair. “The BJHI Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame will recognize the leading Brooklynites who have truly made a difference in the world, and there are many.”