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CBS Morning News shines a light on a heartwarming DOROT intergenerational friendship.  Watch below:

This December, teen alumni and DOROT seniors gathered for a virtual  show-and-tell event centered around the upcoming holiday season, planned by the teen Next Generation Council Executive Board. The Next Generation Council, made up of alumni of DOROT’s teen internship programs, is responsible for creating intergenerational events throughout the year and serving as a collective […]

If you didn’t know otherwise, you might have thought that DOROT’s six-part virtual workshop this summer, Aging Alone, Together, on life planning for solo agers, featured a million-dollar giveaway. A full house logged on every Wednesday night, eagerly awaiting discussion on what could be considered a difficult topic. Designed specifically for solo agers – individuals […]

DOROT has served Holocaust survivors since its inception in 1976. Thanks to two grants from UJA-Federation of New York and Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), DOROT is able to enrich the lives of Holocaust survivors. Classical music is a salve for the soul for many people and a meaningful way to connect with Holocaust […]

BronxNet TV OPEN host Daren Jaime recently sat down with DOROT’s Director of Connect Through Tech Programs, Lorraine Novack to discuss how seniors can stay engaged and connected through technology. Watch the full video below:  

We’re excited to share the next in our series of recipes from Recipes to Remember, an initiative of Lasting Impressions: DOROT’s Legacy Project. Recipes to Remember is a book filled with much more than recipes. It is a keepsake of stories and food and pays homage to the lives, legacies, and food memories of those who make […]

“It’s a wonderful concept to bring different generations together, this is one thing in this culture we don’t do enough of!” It’s easy to feel the enthusiasm and the joy of connection in the words of Kamal, a 78-year-old retiree in Manhattan. What sparked them is the new friendship he’s made – through DOROT’s Caring […]

We’re thrilled to share the first in our series of recipes from Recipes to Remember, an initiative of Lasting Impressions: DOROT’s Legacy Project. Recipes to Remember is a book filled with much more than recipes. It is a keepsake of stories and food and pays homage to the lives, legacies, and food memories of those who […]

“Feeling Lonely? Try Connecting with a Kid!” So goes the advice from the November issue of the AARP Bulletin which highlighted the intergenerational connections made through programs like DOROT’s Caring Calls. Caring Calls matches seniors and volunteers for weekly calls over eight weeks, and in many cases that initial commitment is just a beginning! You can […]

It’s always good to have options. And telehealth is a great option when you need medical advice but don’t want to go to your doctor’s office. Join DOROT and representatives from New York City’s top health networks for a free Zoom event on October 20, 2021, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. REGISTER HERE! The 90-minute session […]