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2017 Inductees

Mort Zuckerman

Mr. Zuckerman is the co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Boston Properties Inc., the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of U.S. News & World Report and the Chairman and Publisher of the New York Daily News. He serves as a trustee of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and he is a member of the Bank of America Global Wealth […]
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Rabbi Arthur Schneier

Rabbi Arthur Schneier, Senior Rabbi of Park East Synagogue in New York City and founder of the Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School, has served this leading modern Orthodox congregation for fifty five years. As Founder and President of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation (1965) he is internationally known for his leadership on behalf […]
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Randi Weingarten

RANDI WEINGARTEN is president of the 1.6 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services […]
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Ruth W Messinger

Ruth Messinger is the inaugural Global Ambassador of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), an international human rights and development organization which she served as President and CEO from 1998 to July 2016. As Global Ambassador, she works to engage rabbis and global interfaith leaders on behalf of oppressed and persecuted communities worldwide. In this capacity […]
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Tovah Feldshuh

Tovah Feldshuh is currently starring as Naomi Bunch in the Golden Globe-winning hit, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND on the CW, where she can be seen singing the dignified showstopper: "Where's the Bathroom!" She recently finished playing Deanna Monroe, head of Alexandria, in the runaway hit THE WALKING DEAD for AMC. She can also be seen on Starz […]
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Art Shamsky

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Art was a professional baseball player for thirteen years starting his illustrious career with the Cincinnati Reds in 1960. He was traded to the New York Mets in the winter of 1967 and was a major part of the "Miracle Mets™" that won the 1969 World Championship defeating the Baltimore […]
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Cantor Joseph Malovany

Cantor Joseph Malovany is a unique individual with a brilliant tenor voice. His deep religious commitment is a foundation for the presentation of authentic Jewish liturgical music throughout the world to Jews and Gentiles alike. Through his musical interpretations, creations and compositions, he has succeeded in advancing the appreciation of faith and spirit and in […]
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Daryl Roth

DARYL ROTH (Producer) is honored to hold the singular distinction of producing seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays: Anna in the Tropics; August: Osage County (2008 Tony Award); Clybourne Park (2012 Tony Award); How I Learned to Drive; Proof (2001 Tony Award); Edward Albe's Three Tall Women; and Wit. The proud recipient of ten Tony Awards and […]
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Michael B. Mukasey

Michael B. Mukasey served as the 81st Attorney General of the United States, the nation's chief law enforcement officer, from November 2007 to January 2009. During that time, he oversaw the U.S. Justice Department and advised on critical issues of domestic and international law. From 1988 to 2006, he served as a district judge in […]
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Michael Dorf

Michael Dorf is the founder and CEO of City Winery. He has started multiple businesses and non-profit organizations, including his first musical venue, the seminal Knitting Factory in 1987, The Digital Club Network, Tribeca Hebrew, Bell Atlantic Jazz Festival and Oy!hoo Music Festival. Through Michael Dorf Presents, Michael has spent last 14 years producing tribute […]
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2017 Induction Photos and Video

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