News + Stories

Last March, WNYC reporter Gwynne Hogan visited DOROT’s Memoir Writing Class on what would turn out to be the last day of in-person programming at the building since COVID-19 began. (Read that story here.) One year later, Hogan followed up with the dedicated and resilient members of the Memoir Writing group  to see how they’ve fared over a year of […]

All month, we’ve been celebrating National Social Work Month by recognizing the impact of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Visit our News+Stories page to read all of the profiles in this series. Jackie Pykon, Friendly Visiting Social Worker What does a social worker actually do? Social workers help individuals, families and groups develop ways to […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. David Rozon, Constituent & Community Services: Friendly Visiting Social Worker How did you decide to become a social […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Sharon Stahl, Volunteer Services/Coordinator of College and Adult Volunteers When did you know that you wanted to be […]

Spectrum NY1 featured DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery program on March 14-15, 2021. Over the course of two days, more than 450 volunteers delivered packages and made phone calls to seniors across the city — spreading warmth, cheer and good wishes for the upcoming holiday! One DOROT volunteer, Gavi U., shared the importance of giving back, especially […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Yael Kornfeld, Social Work Supervisor, Synagogue Liaison What does a social worker actually do? A social worker supports […]

Tax season 2021 is upon us! Find out if you can get free tax prep with NYC Free Tax Prep at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page Frequently Asked Questions about NYC Free Tax Prep: Is “free” really free? Yes! You will not be charged for any part of completing your return, including e-filing and direct deposit. Do they offer remote […]

BronxNet TV OPEN Host Daren Jaime sat down with DOROT Synagogue Outreach Social Worker, Jane Blumenstein to discuss how DOROT social workers are navigating during COVID-19 and how older adults dealing with isolation and loneliness by adapting to technology.  Watch the full interview HERE This month, DOROT is celebrating National Social Work Month by recognizing the impact social workers deliver while providing […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Shannon O’Connor, Program Coordinator, Onsite@Home How did you decide to become a social worker?  Like most recent college […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Jane Blumenstein, Synagogue Outreach Social Worker What does a social worker actually do? The job of a social […]