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From bagels and lox to zoom and phone, the intergenerational friendship between Ben Goldstein, 32, and Robert Brajer, 84, has continued to blossom through COVID. Matched by DOROT as a friendly visiting pair, Ben and Robert met in-person regularly before COVID. “Immediately I was just very taken with him and just thought that he sounded […]

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we’re honored to share a story of survival, resilience and intergenerational connections. DOROT senior volunteer Victoria Rosenthal Kristy, 81, connects regularly with teens through DOROT’s Intergenerational Programs to share life experiences, including her family’s story of fleeing Poland at the beginning of WWII. “Holocaust Remembrance Day is a very valuable step […]

Earlier this month, over 140 participants joined Onsite@Home for Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Led by New-York Historical Society docent Jeanne Pape, the virtual event walked viewers through a special exhibit honoring the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), the trailblazing Supreme Court justice and cultural icon. But exploring the life […]

DOROT Executive Director Mark Meridy urges MSBNC viewers to volunteer today to reach out to older adults and neighbors who may be isolated. Watch the video below:

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 […]