The dream of Dor Chadash  was born in October of 2003 and has since grown by leaps and bounds, developing more than 40 cutting-edge educational, social, cultural, and social action events each year on behalf of Israel.  The organization’s membership represents a broad spectrum of Jews living in the US – from secular to Modern Orthodox; Israeli and American; single and married.  In just five years, the organization has changed the face of the New York Jewish community, building a membership of nearly 12,000 strong.  Dor Chadash’s success means that many more Israeli and American Jews have an environment in which they can meaningfully connect to Israel and each other while living in New York.

Most important is the fact that many of the individuals who participate in the organization’s programming were previously unaffiliated and have stated they would otherwise not be involved in Jewish life.  Because of their involvement with Dor Chadash, they regularly attend Jewish events, volunteer at Jewish organizations, and/or help grow new initiatives and programming.  As we launch our newest programming effort for families this year, there is tremendous potential to expand this proven model to other cities across the country, including plans to launch Dor Chadash in Los Angeles and at least one other major metropolitan area in the coming year.

The Dor Chadash Inaugural Gala on Tuesday, December 9th in the Grand Ballroom of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan  will celebrate the organization’s 5th Anniversary, include a full concert by renowned Israeli rock star Rami Kleinstein, and honor former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Dan Gillerman, recipient of the Dor Chadash Lifetime Achievement Award.

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