Sir Ben Kingsley and U.K. Channel 4 star Rachel Riley will be honored in NYC at the Algmeiner Newspapers J100 Gala on September 26th at 6pm at Gotham Hall. The event will pay tribute to 100 significant individuals who positively influence Jewish life.
Kingsley and Riley will receive the papers illustrious Warrior of Truth Award, while CEO of Talent Resources Michael David Heller will also be honored.
CNN journalist Bianca Golodryga is this years Master of Ceremonies, and event chairs are Robert H and Amy Book, and Neil and Sharon Book. Honorary Chairman is Bernard-henri Levy.
Billed as the Jewish answer to the Time 100 Gala, the event unveils for the first time ths years J100 list, many of whom willl be present on the night. The evening has become a major gathering point for community leaders as well as celebrities and culutural icons.