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Pianist and Artist/Scholar in Residence Jeanne Golan Presents Musical Series on “Recovered Voices”

Program: Programs for Children of Holocaust Survivors (2G)

We’re excited to welcome back Jeanne Golan to DOROT, this time as Artist/Scholar in Residence for four concerts over the next year. In addition to being a decorated pianist whose playing has been described by the New York Times as, “technically polished and superbly expressive,” Golan is a Professor of Music at SUNY/Nassau. Golan, who […]

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DOROT Named as Finalist in 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that DOROT has been named a finalist in the 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards. The NYC Imagine Awards was created to offer formal acknowledgment to some of NYC metro’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. The 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards nonprofit competition will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 […]

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Ruth

DOROT mourns the loss of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, z”l, the renowned sex therapist, author, and Holocaust survivor who passed away at the age of 96. We were honored to feature Dr. Ruth at our 2021 Annual Benefit, where she shared words of wisdom on building social connections with host Ari Melber. Revisit their charming exchange […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Squire

Program: Package Delivery

Judi Squire has been a volunteer with DOROT for seven years! In her time with DOROT, she has worn many volunteer hats—Package Delivery volunteer, office volunteer, Tech Coach, Friendly Visitor, and Response Team volunteer. She was recently recognized for her volunteer efforts by UJA-Federation of New York — pictured above with Laura Klein (left), Director […]

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Mark Meridy on 2024 Global Loneliness Awareness Week Panel

Earlier this week, Mark Meridy, DOROT’s Executive Director, was featured at the 2024 Global Loneliness Awareness Summit in Washington, D.C., as a speaker on the panel, “Understanding Social Isolation & Loneliness Across Diverse Communities.” Meridy, who has been key in establishing DOROT as a leader and innovator in the field of social isolation and loneliness, […]

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A Dramatic Change in Attitude about Social Isolation & Loneliness

When I first came to DOROT 14 years ago, our society mostly ignored the problem of social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Isolation was seen as an unfortunate byproduct of growing old, and programs to address the issue were viewed as “nice” but not essential. Things have changed dramatically in the last few years. […]

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