by Debrah Charatan | Oct 16, 2018 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
The Charatan Family Foundation has long fortified local nonprofits that support the arts, culture, and distinguished Jewish initiatives. The Jewish Museum checks all of those boxes, making it a natural choice for our charitable investment. Located along New York...
by Debrah Charatan | Aug 9, 2018 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
This spring, I went on a trip to the places where my parents were born. Along with my family and other passionate travelers, I explored the Ukraine and Poland on a remarkable pilgrimage made possible by The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The trip they...
by Debrah Charatan | Dec 7, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
December in New York City is absolute magic. It’s the month when the bright lights of this big city morph into menorahs and festive sparkles and opulent window displays. But, the celebrations aren’t all consumer and shopper focused. The nonprofits and charitable...
by Debrah Charatan | Aug 15, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
Dance, music, film, opera, theater—the arts are as central to New York City as Central Park. Maybe more so, because on any given day you can walk around the corner in any neighborhood and find art, or hear a street musician. Then, of course, there are all of the...
by Debrah Charatan | May 1, 2017 | Cultural Organizations, Philanthropy
There are organizations out there that need our help as they defend and preserve Jewish culture and identity in the United States. In late 2016 and 2017, a rise in hate crimes has been widely reported in both mainstream media and social media, including brutal acts of...
