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July 21, 2022

Saying Goodbye to Session 1 Jewish Summer Internship Teens

Over the course of the summer, DOROT College Interns are contributing content to our website and social media to share their experiences.  One month ago, 24 high schoolers walked into DOROT. Tomorrow, they will leave the building with fuller hearts, buzzing brains, and maybe a few tears. As a college intern, it has been a […]

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July 21, 2022

Getting to Know Our 2022 Summer College Interns

Over the course of the summer, DOROT College Interns are contributing content to our website and social media to share their experiences.  “We decided to create a “Getting to Know the Summer Interns” blog post. We’ve had a great time getting to know one another both over Zoom and in person, but this is another […]

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July 14, 2022

ABC News Features DOROT’s Summer Social, In-Person Events

Welcome back! On Tuesday, July 12, a small group of older adults returned to the DOROT building for a Summer Social, our first Onsite (in-person) Program since the start of the pandemic. Both staff and participants were excited to reconnect in person, share stories as well as a festive drink, delicious goodies and the beautiful […]

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June 30, 2022

The Experience of the Poem: Community in Action

Over the course of the summer, DOROT College Interns are contributing content to our website and social media to share their experiences.  “Alone together, here we are, stranded in our shared nowhere, marooned in space, while, free from time, meanings proliferate and chime as words, unfettered, dance and rhyme.” – Rachel Hadas, “In the Cloud.” […]

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June 29, 2022

Partnering for Pride

Over the course of the summer, DOROT College Interns are contributing content to our website and social media to share their experiences.  June is Pride Month, a joyous celebration of the unique identities that make up the LGBTQ+ community to increase visibility and promote equality and dignity. In addition to these celebrations, it is also […]

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June 22, 2022

An Intern’s Guide to Starting at DOROT

Over the course of the summer, DOROT College Interns are contributing content to our website and social media to share their experiences.  While my first day at DOROT was only a few weeks ago, I have been welcomed with open arms to DOROT and what they have to offer. As a college student, it is […]

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June 16, 2022

Pride at All Ages!

We’re thrilled to have our Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Programs profiled in UJA Federation’s blog during Pride Month. For teens and seniors like Dan (he/him) and Sophie (they/them), pictured above, these programs have created community and multi-generational bonds.  For Ben, a high school student, participating in DOROT’s Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Affinity Group has been eye-opening and affirming. “I […]

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June 2, 2022

MSNBC’s Ari Melber Wants You to Attend the DOROT Annual Benefit on June 15!

And, we do too! Join us for DOROT’s Annual Benefit on Wednesday, June 15 at the Harvard Club! Ari Melber, MSNBC anchor and chief legal correspondent, is back by popular demand as our host after getting rave reviews in the role last year. This year, we are honoring Donna Jakubovitz, former DOROT Board President and community […]

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May 13, 2022

Register for the 6th Annual UnLonely Festival on June 5th!

DOROT is thrilled to sponsor the 2022 6th Annual UnLonely Film Festival, which will kick-off with a Virtual Launch Event featuring 36 new, powerful short films focused on loneliness from a diversity of perspectives. All films will be available to stream all year long on their website. Join the launch event virtually at 7:00 pm […]

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April 29, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight: Dan Joiner

We’re wrapping up National Volunteer Month this week and also celebrating Global Intergenerational Week! Now in its third year, this annual worldwide campaign connects everyone who is passionate about everything intergenerational. We’re thrilled to profile some volunteers who participate in DOROT’s varied intergenerational work. Our final volunteer profile is Dan Joiner! Dan has been a […]

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