NCFJE 67th Annual Awards Dinner

NEW YORK, NY [CHI] — Sunday, November 18, 2007 NCFJE celebrated its 67th Annual Awards Dinner at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

The guests of honor were Michelle and Bruce Tuchman, Nachama Dina and Shmuel Raskin, and Sara and Adam Wartski. Dr. Tzvi (Harvey) Lang was given the Crown Heights Community Award, for his work on behalf of the Crown Heights community. Boxing Champion Dmitry Salita, was awarded with the Jewish Sports Champion Award, recognizing his contributions toward Jewish professional sports. Lieutenant Governor David A. Paterson was awarded the Man of the Year award.

More pictures in the Extended Article!


Following the award ceremony the sensational Yiddish performer Bruce Adler entertained the crowd, bringing back memories of the Yiddish theater and the Yiddish radio station WEVD.

20 Comments

  • friend

    How come no mention of the main dinner coordinator Mrs. Rochi Shemtov who does an incredible job each year!!
    Yasher koach Rochi!!

  • anon

    Rochi should be main guest of honor…or at the very least honorary mention all over the place!!!!

  • michelle

    A truly wonderful event based on the important and tireless work by the NCFJE, the Hechts, and supported by so many generous people.
    A special thanks to Rachel who is a pleasure to work with. May the NCFJE continue in its mission for generations!

  • Ms. T.

    Congratulations on your award, Dima. Really proud of you. And the pictures are really awesome.

  • paula

    wonderful photos. very proud of my
    family..the tuchmans..
    continue the fine work.
    we are all very proud that you have been honored in this way.

  • family fro m Montreal

    I know that Rochi works endlessly for
    this dinner! Because of her it’s the success it is! Hashem should bentsch her with continued hatzlocho!

  • Marlene Morgenstern B rown

    Very impressive. I am proud of Bruce Tucker and the fact that he was honored for such a wonderful cause. It’s nice to see the people we grow up with grow in different and wonderful directions. His wife must be quite special and of course, lucky!

  • BT

    I thought that was James Earl Jones. Good pick up. What a great event, thanks to the Hecht’s, and all the other organizers, as well as all our friends and family for making it all a success.

  • Ezzie

    Shmuli and Nechama Dina, mazal tov on this great honor! may you continue to do great work!