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...
by Debrah Charatan | Aug 14, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
A global pandemic won’t check Chai Lifeline’s determination to raise money for children in need. On August 13th, Bike4Chai’s 11th annual fundraising ride kicked off in Vernon, New Jersey. The course’s two-day, 120-mile route traced through winding hills and...
by Debrah Charatan | Jul 23, 2020 | blog, Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
Navigating the realization that something you treasure is a spoil of war is, at first, uncomfortable. Then, when you delve into context, it becomes outright horrifying. This article was originally published on ThriveGlobal In mid-February, the Metropolitan Museum of...
by Debrah Charatan | Mar 6, 2020 | blog, Philanthropy
We’ve seen therapy cats, dogs, horses and now — robots? Earlier this year, Chai Lifeline announced that it would be launching Zenbo, a companion robot, to help Toronto-area children stay spirited in the face of illness and isolation. This cheerful bot was...
