Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame will honor 10 who have enhanced life in borough
Faith In Brooklyn For Nov. 14
Howard Teich, founding chair of the Brooklyn Jewish Historical Initiative (BJHI), explains, “BJHI was created to tell the extraordinary story of Brooklyn’s Jewish community. The Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame recognizes leading Brooklynites who have truly made a difference in the world.”
Last year marked the inaugural year for the Hall of Fame. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, BJHI’s second annual Hall of Fame ceremony will celebrate and record for posterity 10 extraordinary people who have contributed to life in the borough.
The 2016 honor roll represents Brooklynites from a range of professions: business executive Simon Bergson; performer Neshama Carlebach; author Nicole Dweck; entertainer Jack Ehrenreich; attorney Raoul Felder; Lloyd Handwerker, filmmaker and member of the Nathan’s Famous founding family; entertainer Lainie Kazan; NBA player and WWII veteran Jack Laub; real estate developer Bruce Ratner and Judge Alice Fisher Rubin.