by Debrah Charatan | Jan 5, 2022 | Cultural Organizations
Examining the past offers more than just a retrospective glimpse into the events that created today’s world. When we study historically prolific periods, we gain a stark illustration of the many sides of humanity — and an opportunity to do better than those who came...
by Debrah Charatan | Feb 19, 2021 | blog
On January 11, 2021, Selfhelp celebrated its 85th anniversary. It’s a milestone worth celebrating. When Selfhelp first took root in 1936, it was a grassroots effort — a small group of German refugees who were determined to support and protect fellow émigrés who...
by Debrah Charatan | Dec 15, 2020 | blog
With Covid-19 cases spiking in hotspots around the nation, it’s no surprise that some well-trafficked museums and cultural institutions — including the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum — have chosen to reclose their doors until the virus has...
by Debrah Charatan | Nov 18, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
Over the last several years, a rising tide of misinformation and fake news has brought one essential truth to the forefront — that our society must make a concerted effort to champion history if we are to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. And yet,...
by Debrah Charatan | Nov 2, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
All around the country, concern over the pandemic has compelled schools to reconcile their educational efforts with social distancing best practices. Teachers in my home of New York City have done a phenomenal job of both preserving students’ passion for learning and...
