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New York is under an extreme heat warning this week as a dangerous heat wave builds across the region from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4, 2026. Please stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and seek air‑conditioned spaces whenever possible.  View a map of cooling centers across the city here and find more information on the New York City […]

We are saddened to share the passing of DOROT’s former Executive Director, Vivian Ehrlich, whose leadership helped shape DOROT. For more than 20 years, Vivian led with dedication, creativity, and heart.

Vivian set out to learn something new—but gained a meaningful connection along the way. Hear about her experience working with volunteer Sydney and the unexpected joy of creating, learning, and connecting together.

SAVvy Day, or Solo Aging Visibility Day, is a national initiative spotlighting the unique experiences of individuals navigating aging without the reliable support of family members. For this year’s SAVvy Day, we were honored to learn together with members of our community through programs on emergency preparedness, policy solutions, decluttering, ethical decision making, and a […]

You may have seen the headlines—so let’s be clear: DOROT is not shutting down. A recent eJewishPhilanthropy article highlights how confusion between two organizations with the same name caused concern among members of the DOROT community.

Who will help me if something goes wrong? That’s the burning question for older adults who live on their own and one of the questions that Aging Alone Together, DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers, tackles.

Join us for Solo Aging Visibility Day (SAVvy Day) programming at DOROT, where we will raise awareness, foster understanding, and build a supportive community for solo agers.

Adele Dressner and Bailee Stein aren’t sure when they first met. It might have been in a theater program. Or perhaps it was story sharing. Either way, they know it was at a DOROT summer program, and that they quickly felt a connection. The fact that Bailee is a high school student and Adele is […]

"When we break down the walls that keep age groups apart, something essential returns to all of us," writes DOROT's Judith Turner in "Generations Today," from the American Society on Aging.

Meet Matt Novack, DOROT board member, who was drawn to DOROT by a mission that mirrored his own values and a curiosity about how community organizations create lasting impact.