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The New Jewish Home 2020 Eight Over 80 Benefit Gala

Celebrating Eight Remarkable Lives

The 2025 Eight Over Eighty Gala
Eight Over Eighty showcases eight extraordinary individuals who personify the value of aging well into our 80s and beyond. We champion the importance of embracing life with meaningful intention, purpose, and an expectation of continued accomplishment. Eight Over Eighty was created to galvanize public attention while raising critical funds to support our mission.
The 2025 Eight Over Eighty Gala
will take place on May 28, 2025 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC.
6:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM Dinner & Program
For more information contact Margo at 212-888-7003 or mkatz@dsconsultinggroup.com.

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2024 GALA HONOREES

Celebrating Eight Remarkable Lives

A smiling elderly woman with short white hair is wearing a sleeveless dark top. She is surrounded by a group of people in an outdoor setting, with blurred background elements suggesting a social gathering or event.
Yaffa Adar
BIO
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A person with a bald head and gray beard, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans, sits against a light-colored background. They are smiling softly and have their hands clasped together, resting on one knee.
Kenny Barron
BIO
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BIO
An older man with gray hair and fair skin is wearing a dark striped suit, a white shirt, and a colorful tie with a geometric pattern. He is looking directly at the camera against a plain white background.
James W. Crystal
BIO
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BIO
A woman with long, straight gray hair and bangs is looking slightly off-camera with a neutral expression. She is wearing a black jacket and a light-colored top. The background appears to be an indoor setting with blurred elements and greenery.
Lee Grant
BIO
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A smiling older adult with white hair and glasses is photographed in a close-up shot. He is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie. The background is a blurred outdoor setting.
William Klingenstein
In Memoriam (1943-2024)
BIO
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A man with short, light hair and a serious expression is shown against a dark background. He is wearing a navy suit, blue checkered shirt, and a patterned tie. His face is angled slightly to the right, resembling the distinguished look often associated with Bruce McIver.
Senator
Joseph I. Lieberman z”l
(1942-2024)
BIO
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An older woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiles warmly at the camera. She is wearing a dark blazer and a pink top. The background is softly blurred, featuring warm, indistinct tones and a hint of a green object.
Jean Troubh
BIO
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Black and white photo of a smiling man with short, gray hair, wearing rectangular glasses. He is dressed in a dark jacket over a textured shirt. The background is plain and dark.
Stuart Weitzman
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The Spirit Award

Michael Shamalov – Chief Executive Officer, LI Script

The Spirit Award recognizes an individual who is well aligned with The New Jewish Home’s mission, and acknowledges how we as a society have a generational opportunity – right now – to meet the needs of older adults during what is truly a transformational moment. Michael Shamalov’s partnership, both personally and through LI Script, empowers The New Jewish Home to provide quality, compassionate care to older adults who need and deserve it.

BIO
A person in a dark suit, light shirt, and dotted tie smiles warmly against a blurred gray background. They have short, dark, neatly styled hair.
An older man with a gray beard and glasses is wearing a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and a black bow tie. He is posing with his chin resting on his hand, smiling, with a dark background.
Ron Carter
BIO
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Sanford
Sanford “Sandy” David Greenberg
BIO
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An elderly man with a bald head and white mustache wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt, and striped tie looks directly at the camera. The background features a red and white abstract piece hanging on a light-colored wall.
Dr. Billy E. Jones
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Erica Jong, American novelist, satirist, and poet
Erica Jong
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Photo Credit: Mary Ann Halpin

Peter-May
Peter May
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Bruce McIver
Bruce McIver
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Stanley Pantowich-2023 honoree
Stanley Pantowich
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Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Author, Activist, National Public Speaker, and a Founding Editor of Ms.Magazine.
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
BIO
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Photo Credit: Mike Lovett

Headshot - Eve Queler
Eve Queler
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2022 GALA HONOREES

Celebrating Eight Plus Remarkable Lives

Philip Altheim
Philip Altheim
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BIO
Dr. Hazel Dukes
Dr. Hazel Dukes
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BIO
Margot Freedman
Margot Freedman
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BIO
Barbara Freitag
Barbara H. Freitag
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BIO
Betsy Gotbaum
Betsy Gotbaum
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BIO
Darlene Love
Darlene Love
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William Mack
William Mack
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Harvey Schulweis
Harvey Schulweis
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Joe Torre
Joe Torre
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BENEFIT CHAIRS

  • Tami Schneider
  • Sofia and Mike Segal
  • Lisa Lippman and Ben Finkelstein

BENEFIT COMMITTEE

  • Phillip and Barbara Altheim
  • Alan Altschuler and Donna Katzin Altschuler
  • Lawrence and Elyse Benenson
  • Bill Blumstein
  • Lewis Duckett
  • Margot Freedman
  • David Freeman
  • Susan Glickman
  • Honorable Betsy Gotbaum and Peter Lewis
  • Susan Greenberg
  • Himan Brown Charitable Trust
  • Nancy and Joel Hirschtritt
  • Fran and Bill Klingenstein
  • Judy and Michael Luskin
  • Leni May
  • Molly McIver
  • Mount Sinai Health System
  • Nancy and Morris Offit
  • Claire and Michael Olshan
  • Lee H. Perlman
  • Bruce Pollack
  • Liz Queler
  • Marcia Riklis
  • SAGE
  • Harvey and Barbara Schulweis
  • Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP
  • Susie Stern
  • Rob Stricker
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Watch Past Honorees Videos

The Silversteins
The Silversteins
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BIO
Joe Torre
Joe Torre
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Morris Offit
Morris Offit
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BIO
Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte
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BIO
An older man with a gray beard and glasses is wearing a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and a black bow tie. He is posing with his chin resting on his hand, smiling, with a dark background.
Ron Carter
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BIO
Sanford
Sanford “Sandy” David Greenberg
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BIO
Chita Rivera
Chita Rivera
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Letty Cottin Pogrebin, Author, Activist, National Public Speaker, and a Founding Editor of Ms.Magazine.
Letty Cottin Pogrebin
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BIO
MORE VIDEOS
Two elderly women sitting together at a table during a formal event with plates of food, wine glasses, and table decorations. They are smiling at the camera, wearing elegant attire. Other attendees and a waiter are visible in the background.
A smiling couple sits at a formal event table, with the woman wearing a navy blue dress and the man in a dark suit with a blue tie. They are embracing, and there are drinks and yellow flowers on the table in front of them. Other people are in the background.
A man in a suit stands at a podium labeled
A large group of people in formal attire sit at tables adorned with yellow flower centerpieces, attentively watching a presentation or speaker at a banquet or gala event. Some are smiling and clapping, while others are listening intently.
A woman in a light gray blazer speaks at a clear podium with a blue sign that reads
A man stands at a clear podium with a sign reading
A group of people, both men and women, pose together in a well-lit room at an event. They stand smiling in front of a backdrop with
A group of eight people stands together in formal attire, smiling for the camera. They are in front of a backdrop that reads
A group of men and women, dressed in formal attire, pose for a photograph against a backdrop that reads
Six people standing in front of a backdrop that reads
A group of six people stand together smiling at a formal event. They are dressed in business attire and stand in front of a backdrop with
A man in a gray suit and white shirt smiles as he stands beside a woman in a black sleeveless dress. Both are looking directly at the camera. The background is slightly blurred, with other people and colorful lights visible.
A group of five people, dressed formally, stands smiling in front of a backdrop with
A man and woman stand together at an event. The man is wearing a suit with a yellow ribbon pin, and the woman is wearing a patterned top. The background shows tables set for a banquet and large screens displaying the word
A group of seven individuals stands in front of a backdrop that reads

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