Celebrate 50 Years of DOROT
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
6:30pm - Cocktails | 7:30pm - Dinner and Program
The American Museum of Natural History
Cocktail Attire
Online registration is now closed.
If you would like to register for the event, please call (917) 441-5095, or email development@dorotusa.org.
The gala will honor Robert S. Tucker, 35th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York. Please join Master of Ceremonies Dave Price, Weather Anchor — WNBC and Gala Co-Chairs Elyssa Friedland, Jennifer Perkins and Josh Targoff for this very special evening.
For five decades, DOROT has worked to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults, foster meaningful connections across generations and build a world in which aging is supported with dignity, respect and community. This gala is a celebration of all that has made that work possible and all that lies ahead. We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration and help ensure DOROT’s work continues to thrive for generations to come.
Honoring Robert S. Tucker
35th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York
We are proud to honor Robert S. Tucker for his remarkable leadership and service to New York City.
Gala Co-Chairs
Elyssa Friedland
Jennifer Perkins
Josh Targoff
DOROT's Board of Directors
Harriet Shaiman, President
Andrew Pardo, Treasurer
Josh Targoff, Secretary
Mitchell Berkey, Vice President
Jennifer Perkins, Esq., Vice President
Helaine Suval Beckerman, Vice President
Sara Turken, Vice President
Renée Adler Ascher*
Marian Faytell
Elissa Fishman
Elyssa Friedland
Judith Fryer
Jack Hattem
Ethan Horwitz, Esq.*
Marcie Imberman
Ellen Marram*
Zachary Neugut
Matthew Novack
Joyce Silberstang, Ph.D.
Doris Ullendorff, LCSW
Ann Wimpfheimer, Psy.D.*
Mark Meridy, Executive Director
*denotes Past President
Event Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Josh & Kim Targoff
Diamond Sponsors
Elyssa & William Friedland
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius
Jennifer & Ari Perkins
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)
Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Gold Sponsors
Judy Fryer & Dan Biggs
Jefferies LLC
Gloria Kindman & Ethan Horwitz
The Margaret & Daniel Loeb Foundation
Ellen Marram
The Merrin Family
Sapphire Sponsors
The Shelly Avital Foundation
Paula & Ira Resnick
Harriet & Joel Shaiman
Elizabeth Heyman Winter
Silver Sponsors
Renée Adler Ascher
Aspida
Debevoise & Plimpton
Marilyn & Larry Friedland
King & Spalding
Marcie & Fred Imberman
The Landis Family
LSV Advisors
Jennifer Heyman Millstone
Amanda & Andrew Pardo
PJT Partners
Ropes & Gray
Joyce Silberstang & Richard A. Rosen
SiriusPoint
Robert S. Tucker
Bronze Sponsors
Helaine Suval Beckerman & Rick Beckerman
Mara & Mitch Berkey
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson
Alyssa & Jack Hattem
Abby Miller Levy
Linklaters
Morgan Stanley
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
Champions
Baker Tilly
BlackRock
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
Caryn & Rodney Cohen
Marian Faytell
Sandra Goldstein & Zig Mandelbaum
Goldman Sachs
Goodwin Procter
JLL
Amy Tucker Meltzer & Jonathan Meltzer
Zibby & Kyle Owens
Rafferty Holdings
Linda Reifberg & Lee Perlman
Related Companies
Lori & Zach Schreiber
Standard Industries
Ann Wimpfheimer & Edward Snyder
Susan & Benjamin Winter
WTW
Nanar & Tony Yoseloff
Partners
Rebecca & Darren Anikstein
Bass, Berry & Sims
Jill & John Caplan
Lauren Casazza
Joyce & Fred Claar
Rodney Cohen & Sheryl Green
CSG Law
Jennifer & Reuben Daniels
DLA Piper
Nicole Duval & Elai Katz
Ehrenkranz Family
Wendy & Douglas Eisenberg
Pamela & Alec Ellison
Pat & Jim Fingeroth
Greenberg Traurig
Donna Jakubovitz
Amy & Neil Katz
Nancy & Joshua Korff
Jill & Martin Lebwohl
Natasha Leibel & Harlan Levine
Juliana & Jon May
Virginia Moseley & Thomas Nides
Perry Law
Preferred Placement
Elle Rubach & Keith Klein
Nan & Howard Rubin
Adam Shapiro
Fiona & Steven Silver
Nadia & Edward Sopher
Amy & David Sorkin
Amy & Neil Steiner
Shasha & Michael Targoff
Bonnie & Daniel Tisch
Tri-Star Construction
Leon Wagner
Lisa & Chris Wyett
List as of October 20, 2026
Total Giving includes annual contributions and gala sponsorships received during FY2027.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Supporting DOROT’s 50th Anniversary Gala is a meaningful way to celebrate this milestone while helping sustain programs and services that reduce social isolation and bring older adults connection, care and community.
Platinum — $250,000
- Two tables for ten with VIP seating
- Prominent recognition on the gala website and at the event
- Recognition from the podium
- Inclusion in all press materials
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Diamond — $100,000
- Two tables for ten with VIP seating
- Prominent recognition on the gala website and at the event
- Recognition from the podium
- Inclusion in all press materials
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Gold — $50,000
- One table for ten with VIP seating
- Prominent recognition on the gala website and at the event
- Recognition from the podium
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Sapphire — $36,000
- One table for ten with premier seating
- Prominent recognition on the gala website and at the event
- Recognition from the podium
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Silver — $25,000
- One table for ten with premier seating
- Logo/listing on the gala website and at the event
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Bronze — $18,000
- One table for ten
- Logo/listing on the gala website and at the event
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Champion — $10,000
- 8 tickets to the gala
- Listing on the gala website and at the event
- Premium full-screen journal ad
Partner — $5,000
- Two tickets to the gala
- Premium full-screen journal ad
- Listing on the gala website
Friend — $2,500
- One ticket to the gala
- Full-screen journal ad
Digital Journal Ads
Celebrate 50 years of DOROT and share your support with a tribute in our digital journal.
Journal ads do not include tickets to the event.
Premium Full-Screen Ad
$3,600
Appears three times as often as standard full-screen ads.
Full-Screen Journal Ad
$1,800
Half-Screen Journal Ad
$540
Join Us
For 50 years, DOROT has helped build a world in which older adults are connected, valued and supported. We hope you’ll join us for this special evening and be part of the community carrying that work forward. Dietary laws will be observed.
Can't join us the night of the gala? Make a gift in honor of our 50 years of impact.
