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Classes, discussion groups, holiday celebrations and support groups BY TELEPHONE in the comfort of your own home

SPRING/SUMMER 2014

COURSE TOPICS

Museum Discussions

Visual Arts

Music/Performing Arts

Literature

To Your Health

Support Groups

Judaic Studies

Games

Holiday andHistoric Dates

Human Interest

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What is UWW? With DOROT’s University Without Walls (UWW) and ToYour Health (TYH) courses, lifelong learning and peersupport are just a phone call away. Our teleconferenceclasses enable seniors to explore art and culture,discuss current events, share memories, practice newskills, and enhance their health and that of their lovedones from the comfort of their homes. DOROT engagesprofessional facilitators from renowned institutions whobring expert knowledge to small groups, giving eachparticipant an opportunity to discover and contribute toan endless treasure of knowledge. DOROT created UWW24 years ago in 1989. The program continues to bringlaughter, friendship, learning and support to individualsin their own homes.

What kind of classes does UWW offer?We offer telephone classes on art, literature, music, Judaic studies, health issues, history, and much more.

How long are the classes and is there a fee? Classes are 50 minutes long. One-time sessions are free of charge. All other courses are $15 each. There is no registration fee.

How can I enroll?• You can register by MAIL (complete the registration form on pages 14-17 and use the envelope enclosed)

• You can register by TELEPHONE at 212-769-2850 or toll-free at 1-877-819-9147

• You can FAX your registration form to: 212-769-4989

• You can register ONLINE at www.dorotusa.org

How many classes may I register for?In order to afford all participants an opportunity to register, there may be a limit to the number of coursesyou can take each semester. Classes are small so everyone can participate in the discussions.

For more than three decades, DOROT has been an innovative leader in thefield of aging services and volunteerism. DOROT alleviates social isolationamong the elderly and provides services to help them live independentlyas valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and widercommunity, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficialpartnership of elders, volunteers and professionals.

About UniversityWithout Walls Table of Contents

� The Arts 1-3

� Health & Wellness 4-7

� Judaic Studies 8-10

� Special Interest 11-12

Registration 14

Classes Day-by-Day 15-17

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The Arts

Museum Discussions

Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix 2 Wednesdays at 10 AM, March 12 and 19

Phyllis Gitlin, Docent, The Jewish Museum

This first U.S. retrospective spans Spiegelman’scareer: from his early days in underground comixto the thirteen-year genesis of Maus, to morerecent work including provocative covers for The New Yorker, and artistic collaborations in newand unexpected media. The exhibition highlightsSpiegelman’s painstaking creative process andincludes over 300 preparatory sketches,preliminary and final drawings, prints and otherephemeral and documentary material.

Italian Futurism, 1909–1944:Reconstructing the Universe5 Thursdays at 12 PM,February 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Raffaele Bedarida, Art HistorianThe Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

In conjunction with the major exhibition onFuturism, we will discuss the multidisciplinarynature of Futurism in line with the Futurists’ ideato turn the whole cosmos into a work of art. Wewill focus on painting and sculpture but also onpoetry, music, architecture, cinema, ballet,photography, and graphic design. Futurist artistssuch as Umberto Boccioni, Giacomo Balla, andFilippo T. Marinetti will be compared to otherfamous modernists including Marc Chagall,Robert Delaunay, Wassily Kandinsky, and PabloPicasso.

Understanding Abstraction5 Fridays at 2 PM,May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27

Diana Bush, MA, MPhil; Educator, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

We will examine abstraction in painting andsculpture from the nineteenth century tocontemporary art. Included in our talk will be thework of Claude Monet, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner,Wassily Kandinsky, Robert Delaunay, MarcChagall, Constantin Brancusi, David Smith,Jackson Pollock and more.

Visual Arts

Israeli Art4 Wednesdays at 11 AM, May 7, 14, 21, 28

Marilyn B. Silver, PhD; Retired AssistantProfessor, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University

At the turn of the 20th century, immigrantpioneers to Palestine were confronted withredeeming the land, draining swamps,constructing roads, building houses, and plantingtrees. Emigrating artists found an absence oftradition in the art of the land. Confronted withthe dazzling light of Palestine, they becameexperts in dealing with the apparent lack of color.We will discuss those artists that developed aunique approach to the transparency of theatmosphere and the brilliance of the Israeli sun.Visuals will be provided.

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Battling Romantic Duos4 Fridays at 1 PM, February 7, 14, 21, 28

Harriet Walle, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies,New York University

We will consider what was at stake for the actorsand the characters they portrayed in the followingfilms: The Twentieth Century (1936) – JohnBarrymore and Carole Lombard; Jezebel (1938) -Bette Davis and Henry Fonda; Woman of the Year(1942) – Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn;Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966) – RichardBurton and Elizabeth Taylor.

Classic Musicals: Fiddler on theRoof, Camelot, Music Man6 Mondays at 2 PM,March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7

Leo Schaff, Singer; Songwriter

Three great shows from the glorious early 1960’sera! We will hear the original Broadway castrecordings, share memories of actually seeing theproductions, and of course, marvel at the musicand lyrics. Songs include “Sunrise, Sunset,”“Tradition,” “If Ever I Would Leave You,”“Camelot,” “76 Trombones,” “Till There Was You,”and more.

The Golden Age of Hollywood: Movie Trivia3 Thursdays at 1 PM, February 6, 13, 20

Seena Edelman, Film Historian

Do you miss the glamour and excitement of theHollywood stars we used to idolize? Learn moreabout the scandals and the private lives of whatused to be the “royalty” of American cinema. Thiscourse will bring these immortals back to us again.

Just Conversation 4 Fridays at 1 PM, June 6, 13, 20, 27

Harriet Walle, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies,New York University

We will discuss our favorite movies and film starsand why we love them.

My Favorite Records 6 Mondays at 3 PM,March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7


Long before CDs & cassettes, there was vinyl –33’s,45’s, and yes, 78’s. Here is a chance to choose andshare some of your favorite recordings. We willlisten and discuss what makes a classic stand thetest of time, and why it may have particularmeaning for you. Any era, any style. Dust off thoseneedles!

Sing-Along Broadway 6 Mondays at 4 PM,March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7


The Sound of Music, The King & I, Fiddler on theRoof, and more. We have listened to these classicmusicals, and now we get to… sing along!Together, we will sing greatest hits such as “ClimbEvery Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Gettingto Know You,” “Hello, Young Lovers,” “Shall WeDance?,” “If I Were A Rich Man," “Matchmaker,”and more. Lyrics will be provided.

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Literature

Book Discussion GroupSection A: 1 Wednesday at 11 AM, March 19Section B: 1 Wednesday at 11 AM, April 23

Volunteer, Queens Library

Reading is usually a solitary activity, but it doesn’thave to be. If you like what you read, it’s onlynatural to want to share it. Join members of theQueens Library to exchange ideas and share yourreading enjoyment. In March, we will discussAdriana Trigiani’s The Shoemaker’s Wife, abreathtaking multigenerational love story thatspans two continents, two World Wars, and thequest of two star-crossed lovers to find each otheragain. Our April selection is The Best of Me byNicholas Sparks, a story of two former loversforced to confront painful memories and discoverundeniable truths about the choices they havemade. The book selections will be provided.

Discussions with the Author: From My Vintage by Jeanne Frank6 Thursdays at 11 AM,February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13

Jeanne Frank, Author

At the age of 92, art dealer Jeanne Frank hascrafted a collection of sixteen creative essays,ruminations on love, life, and loss. Join Frank todiscuss essays from her latest book From MyVintage and explore how to find meaning later inlife. Books will be provided.

From the Word to the World: Death in Fiction and in Life6 Wednesdays at 2 PM,March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9

Thomas Duffy, Social Work Intern, DOROT

We will read passages from historical to morerecent fiction that covers the theme of death andgrieving. These reading selections will foster

discussion concerning our own experiences withdeath and grieving, including the experience oflosing friends and family members as well as ourown mortality. We will discuss how the characters’experiences have mirrored our own and how theyhave differed. Reading selections will beprovided.

The New YorkerDiscussion Group6 Tuesdays at 10 AM,February 4, 11, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Sharon Rynn, MA, DevelopmentalPsychology, Columbia University; Post GradStudies, Education, Bank Street College

We will read and discuss a non-fiction article fromThe New Yorkermagazine and then escape to theworld of fiction with one of the New Yorker’sfamous short stories from the same issue.

Poetry 5 Mondays at 1 PM, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Toni James, MFA, Speech and Theatre

Share personal poetry, read published favorites,and create group poems. No experience necessary.

Poetry Co-Op 5 Mondays at 1 PM, April 28, May 5, 12, 19

Gerald Jonas, Poet; Journalist; Author; FormerStaff Writer, The New Yorker; Science FictionBook Critic, The New York Times

Discover your “inner poet.” In this workshop,students will submit two samples of poetry twoweeks prior to the first session so that we canprovide constructive commentary on each other’swork.

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Health & WellnessTo Your Health

Changes to Medicare 2014 Section A: 1 Thursday at 11 AM, February 6

Section B: 1 Monday at 11 AM, February 10

Eric Hausman, HIICAP Outreach Coordinator,New York City Department for the Aging

Get the latest information on changes to Medicarefor 2014. Discussion will reflect new premiums,plan choices, and protections. Take thisopportunity to get your Medicare questionsanswered.

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude3 Tuesdays at 2 PM, May 6, 13, 20

Nechama Liss-Levinson, PhD; Psychologist; Author

In this workshop, students will begin keeping a“gratitude journal” and fostering an appreciationof what is going right in their lives.

Diabetes in Older People2 Thursdays at 10 AM, April 10, 17

Beth Ann Ditkoff, MD, FACS; Medical Author;Former Surgeon, New York PresbyterianHospital, Columbia University Medical Center

Discussion of “pre-diabetes.”We will review thesymptoms of diabetes and explain the currenttests used to diagnose this disease. The class willalso discuss how diabetes is managed andconclude with an overview of current medicalresearch for treatment and potential cure.

DNA is Not Your Destiny1 Thursday at 3 PM, March 13

Marcia Berry, MA; Nutritional Consultant;Certified Holistic Health Counselor

Science shows how our diet, stress levels, andhabits can affect our DNA. Learn the newestfindings and how you can use the information toalter your own genetic expression to create ahealthier future.

First Aid for Seniors4 Thursdays at 2 PM, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Helene Storch, RN, MSN

Acquire tips for staying safe and healthy. Learnwhen to go to a doctor and how to know if you aregetting good medical advice.

Five Ways to Sharpen Your Memory1 Monday at 3 PM, February 24

Jim Palmer, LCSW, Palliative Care SocialWorker, The Mount Sinai Medical Center

Today more than ever, it is important to empowerourselves with information about health care. Wewill explore the Palliative Care Information Act, aswell as Advance Care Planning. We will learn howto communicate our medical wishes to ourdoctors and our loved ones.

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Goal Directed Therapy: Taking Control of Your LifeSection A: 6 Fridays at 10 AM,February 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14

Section B: 6 Fridays at 10 AM,March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25

Thelma Golub, MS; Behavior ModificationTherapist

Feeling frustrated, lonely, out of control? You arenot alone, and you are stronger and more capablethan you think. Gain the tools and techniques tomake your life more rewarding.

Just Say No to GMOs1 Monday at 3 PM, February 3


We will fill you in on the latest research on GMOs(genetically modified organisms), why food withGMO ingredients may be damaging theenvironment and our health, why you areprobably eating a lot more GMOs than yoususpect, and what you can do about it.

Move, Munch and Sing YourWay to Nourishment4 Tuesdays at 1 PM, March 4, 11, 18, 25

Michele Risa, MA, Psychology; Certified Yoga Instructor

Join us to exercise and breathe deeply while in achair. Explore surprisingly easy ways to establishbetter eating habits, and sing to open your heartand feel radiant energy like the sun.

The Multitudes Within You:Taking Care of Your Microbiome1 Wednesday at 3 PM, March 19


Learn how to take care of your microbiome, thecommunity of microorganisms in the human body,so the creatures that inhabit it can take bettercare of you.

Natural Techniques to Relieve Pain1 Monday at 3 PM, May 5


This talk will reveal foods that relieve pain and avariety of lifestyle tips to help you get pain free,naturally.

Natural Relief for Depression1 Monday at 3 PM, June 9


Learn how food can help banish the blues andbuild a more blissful brain.

Natural Techniques to Preserveand Improve Your Eyesight1 Monday at 3 PM, June 23


We have more control over our eyesight thanmany of us realize. We will reveal food andlifestyle practices that can help improve eyesightnaturally without glasses or surgery.

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Health & WellnessProgressive Relaxation withGuided ImagerySection A: 9 Mondays at 3 PM, February 3,10, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7(No session on February 17)

Section B: 9 Mondays at 3 PM, April 28,May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30(No session on May 26)

Linda Lee Davida, BA; Holistic HealthCounselor; Certified Private MeditationInstructor

Through meditation and imagery, you can live ahealthier and more meaningful life. Learn tobreathe, visualize and heal your mind, body andspirit.

Seven Habits of Healthy People1 Thursday, March 6 at 3 PM


This talk will introduce you to the seven mostimportant habits to cultivate if you’re seekingimproved health. You’ll learn why each habit is soimportant, how to do it, and what results toexpect.

Sleep Soundly, Naturally1 Monday, April 28 at 3 PM


Learning a few simple secrets about diet andlifestyle may be enough to put away the sleepingpills and get a good night’s sleep naturally.

Tips and Philosophy to UnderstandYour Hand’s Massage ZonesSection A: 1 Tuesday at 11 AM, February 18

Section B: 1 Wednesday at 11 AM, February 19

S. Lupe Guinier, ED; BFAA; CertifiedReflexologist; Yoga Teacher; Reiki Master

Hand reflexology, a popular choice of healing, is aholistic and natural form of massage therapy thatcan target your key body zones from the palm ofyour hand. Learn the philosophy behind handreflexology and some techniques to enhance yourwell-being.

Who Will be My Health CareAdvocate? How Will My AdvocateMake the Right Medical Decisionsfor Me if I No Longer Can?1 Monday at 10 AM, April 7

Sivan Ben-Moshe, MD; Hertberg PalliativeCare Institute of the Brookdale Department ofGeriatrics, Mount Sinai Medical Center

Preserving your dignity and fulfilling your healthcare wishes are important aspects of medicaldecision-making. We will discuss choosing theright health care proxy, what that person needs toknow about you to best fulfill your medicalwishes, and who else needs to be informed.


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Working with Medicare – ProtectMedicare and Stop Medicare Fraud1 Tuesday at 2 PM, February 25

Katherine Dunphy, Director, CongressionalAffairs National Government Services, NYSOffice of the Aging Contractor

Join us to learn more about Medicare. Learn whatyou can do to protect your identity and learn howyour Medicare benefits are being used. Theprogram will review a series of tips and benefitson how Medicare works and how we can worktogether to reduce fraud and abuse in theMedicare program.

Support Groups

De-Clutter Support Group — Stop Procrastinating!4 Wednesdays at 10 AM,March 5, April 2, May 7, June 11

Susan Kranberg, Professional Organizer

Now is the perfect time to get rid of clutter. Youwill get support in organizing (magazines,newspapers, books and correspondence) andfollowing through with your own de-clutter goals.

DOROT’s In-Sight Program for the Visually ImpairedSection A: 14 Tuesdays at 4 PM, February11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8,29, May 6, 13, 20, 27

(No sessions on April 15 and 22)

Carole Yablonowitz, Group Discussion Leader

Section B: 10 Wednesdays at 11 AM,February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 2, 23,May 7, 21 June 11, 25 (No session on April 16)

Cantor Mindy Jacobsen, Group DiscussionLeader

Section C: 10 Wednesdays at 4 PM,February 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 2, 23,May 7, 21, June 11, 25 (No session on April 16)

Cantor Mindy Jacobsen, Group DiscussionLeader

Share feelings, concerns and practical solutions.Exchange resources and explore the challengesarising from the loss of vision.


Judaic StudiesJudaic Studies

An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism10 Tuesdays at 1 PM, February 4, 11, 18,25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8

Lee Slavutin, MD, CLU

The Tanya provides a spiritual roadmap to Jewishmysticism with an emphasis on applying thelessons to our daily service to G-d and ourrelationships with family and friends. Join us onour journey through the Tanya, one of the trulygreat treasures of our heritage.

Biblical and Rabbinic Donkeys1 Wednesday at 10 AM, March 12

Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, Spiritual CareCoordinator, Shira Ruskay Center/JBFCS

We will meet some of the important donkeys inJewish tradition, from Abraham’s at the Akeida tothe donkey which the messiah will ride on.

David’s Harp and David’s Death1 Monday at 3 PM, June 2Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, Spiritual CareCoordinator, Shira Ruskay Center/JBFCS

In Jewish tradition, King David died on Shavuot ashis harp played in the wind. Join us as we exploresome of these imaginative legends, whichaddress mortality, music and the mystical.

Jewish Food Traditions: A History and Overview4 Mondays at 10 AM, February 3, 10, 24,March 3

(No session on February 17)

Reb Devorah Smith, Spiritual Leader; JewishEducator; clinical social worker; Rabbi,Havurah Or Ha-Lev, a Jewish Renewalcommunity in New Jersey

We will explore the history of Jewish cooking (andeating) the world over and the diverse ethnicdishes of Jewish traditions. Among the topics tobe discussed: Ashkenazic and Sephardic styles ofcooking, the food of our ancient past, the Jewishcalendar and the foods we eat, and spices andseasonings in Jewish Cooking.

Jewish Prayers for Healing 1 Wednesday at 10 AM, February 12Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein, Spiritual CareCoordinator, Shira Ruskay Center/JBFCS

A healing service is an opportunity to focus ourprayers and thoughts on those we love and carefor that are ill or experiencing difficulties. It is amoment to ask for the strength to face our ownchallenges. Join with others to sing, offer prayers,and express our concern and wishes for healing.

Jewish Teachings about theResurrection1 Wednesday at 10 AM, April 9


Inspired by the Rising of the Dry Bones, which isread as the Haftorah on the Shabbat of Passover,we will explore Jewish teachings aboutresurrection.

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The Lives and Legends of Hasidic Rabbis4 Mondays at 10 AM, March 10, 17, 24, 31

Reb Devorah Smith, Spiritual Leader; JewishEducator; Clinical Social Worker; Rabbi,Havurah Or Ha-Lev, a Jewish RenewalCommunity in New Jersey

Our Hasidic rabbis have left us a rich legacy ofteaching about life. We will explore the historicalcontext in which Hasidism arose, and the lives,teachings and stories of several famous Hasidicrabbis.

Living with the Torah9 Wednesdays at 1 PM, April 23, 30, May7, 14, 21, 28, June 11, 18, 25 (No session on June 4)


The Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi,teaches us to live with the Parsha of the Torah.The Torah is eternally true and each week we canbe inspired to change our lives from the powerfullessons in the Torah portion. Join us on an excitingjourney.

Notable Jewish Women6 Tuesdays at 2 PM,February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11

Elizabeth Salston, MSW; MA, ContemporaryJewish History

The Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi,teaches us to live with the daily Parsha of theTorah. What does this mean? How do we integrateTorah into our lives each day? How doesChassidus uniquely solve this challenge? Join usfor an inspiring journey through the daily Torahportions.

Psalms: Part 2 10 Thursdays at 4 PM, March 6, 13, 20, 27,April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

Rabbi Isaac Mann, Professor of Rabbinics,Academy of Jewish Religion

The Book of Psalms, called Sefer Tehillim (or justTehillim) in Hebrew, is one of the most popularbooks of the Bible and a major source of ourJewish liturgy. The book consists of 150 individualpsalms, many of which are attributed to KingDavid. We will look at the structure of the book,its authorship and its contents. Part 1 is not aprerequisite.

The Symbols of Jewish Life4 Fridays at 10 AM, May 2, 9, 16, 23


Our Jewish symbols are powerful, non-verbalrepresentations that hold deep spiritual meaningfor us. We will explore Judaism’s rich spiritualtradition through the history and meaning of ourJewish symbols and how the meaning of some ofour symbols have evolved and changed over time.

Talmud Treasures: The Wisdom of Our Sages and Life Lessons10 Wednesdays at 1 PM, February 5, 12,19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9


Learn the wisdom of our Sages and how to applyit to your daily life. Each week we will examine theTorah portion and related Talmudic teachings andtry to distill a few important practical lessons.

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Judaic StudiesTea and Torah Part 3 10 Mondays at 11 AM, March 3, 10, 17,24, 31, April 7, 28, May 5, 12, 19

(No sessions on April 14 and 21)

Ricki Saady, BA, Political Science; Partner,Partners in Torah

We will review some of the weekly Torah portionsby first summarizing the texts and then looking atvarious commentaries. Newcomers are welcome.Part 2 is not a prerequisite.

Tradition! Traditions! 4 Mondays at 10 AM, May 5, 12, 19, June 2

(No session on May 26)


Through our actions and our blessings, the Jewishtradition celebrates G-d’s presence in all facets ofdaily life. We will explore traditional andcontemporary Jewish traditions and rituals andthe blessings that accompany them. Traditionallife cycle passages, holidays and observances, aswell as newly created contemporary ones will bethe subject of our discussion and exploration.

Understanding Our Mitzvot4 Fridays at 10 AM, May 30, June 6, 13, 20


Judaism is the religion of 613 mitzvot, orcommandments. We will explore the importanceof mitzvot in our tradition and study specificmitzvot and their relevance to our lives today.Among the mitzvot we will be studying:Preserving the Earth, Visiting the Sick, Redeemingthe Captive, Seeking Peace, Compassion toAnimals, Hospitality, Ethical Speech, and Feedingthe Hungry.

Welcoming Shabbat21 Fridays at 11 AM, February 7, 14, 21,28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18,25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 Gather with friends on the phone to celebrateShabbat. Rabbis, Cantors, Jewish educators andcongregants from various synagogues andcommunity groups will lead us as we prepare forthis day of spiritual nourishment.

A Woman of Valor: Proverbs 311 Wednesday at 10 AM, May 14


We will study this text used to praise Jewishwomen in its Biblical context and in its role inJewish Liturgy and feminist history


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Games: Explore Your Playful Side

Challenge Your Mind with Crossword Puzzles6 Wednesdays at 3 PM, February 19, 26,March 5, 12, 19, 26

Elizabeth Eppler, DOROT Volunteer

Help your brain stay fit and healthy! Take a funcrossword puzzle telephone adventure andstimulate your brain cells. Participants will receiveblank puzzles in advance and we will fill them intogether.

Trivial Pursuit4 Wednesdays at 4 PM, April 30, May 7, 14, 21

Elizabeth Eppler, DOROT Volunteer

Here is your opportunity to play Trivial Pursuit bytelephone with all of your friends. Join us for thiswonderful and stimulating game.

Holidays and Historic Dates

Model Passover SederSection A: 1 Wednesday at Noon, April 9

Section B: 1 Thursday at 3 PM, April 10

Judy Ribnick, CSW, MA; Director, DOROT;Cantorial Soloist

TWe will share a traditional telephone Sedercommemorating the Exodus from Egypt. We willtell the story of Passover and sing holiday songs.

Human Interest

The American Experience through the Lens of Eight Books8 Tuesdays at 3 PM, April 29, May 6, 13,20, 27, June 10, 17, 24(No session on June 3)

Charles Perkins, Historian and Former Educator

Fiction will be our guide to the Americanexperience: The Known World, The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn, My Antonia, American Tragedy,Grapes of Wrath, To Kill a Mockingbird, Crossingto Safety, and Catcher in the Rye. From theinstitution of slavery and the Civil War, towestward expansion, to the arrival of immigrantsand industrialization, each class will include asummary of one of the books, the historicalcontext to which the work relates, and several keypassages read aloud. Participants in the groupwill not have to have read the books.

Current Events6 Wednesdays at 4 PM, February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2

Rick Kurnit, Attorney, Advertising andIntellectual Property, Frankfurt, Kurnit, Kleinand Selz, PC

Examine events occurring locally, nationally andinternationally. Enjoy an exciting discussion aboutcontroversial topics in the news.

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The Current Political SceneSection A: 8 Thursdays at 3 PM, February 6,13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27

Section B: 8 Thursdays at 3PM, April 3, 10,17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22

Charles Perkins, Historian and Former Educator

A government shutdown, the threat of agovernment default, blocked judicialappointments, attempts to thwart the AffordableHealth Care Act, and endless stalling onimmigration policy. On the international scene,ongoing fighting in the Middle East is both athreat to wider conflict and an opportunity for anew peace initiative. New York City will have anew Mayor. We will discuss these topics and ahost of other current issues

Let’s Talk: Improve YourCommunication Skills throughStory Telling3 Wednesdays 11 AM, June 11, 18, 25

Debbie Brilliant, Voice Over-Artist

We will share some of our favorite memoriesabout food and holidays all while improving ourability to engage and communicate.

Our World Today10 Fridays at 2 PM, February 7, 14, 21, 28,March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11

Jerry Wish, VP, Strategic Analysis, ThomsonReuters Corporation

The Middle East, the state of the economy, andhealthcare are all interesting topics we willexplore together. Join us for lively and stimulatingdiscussions.

Sharing Our Wisdom5 Mondays at 2 PM, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Toni James, MFA, Speech and Theatre

Share your knowledge, energy and perspective aswe create an “Elder Wisdom Circle” and join anationwide network of older adults who sharetheir expertise and accumulated wisdom withgenerations of advice seekers.

Savvy Seniors – We Want To Hear From YOU! 1 Wednesday at 11 AM, February 5

Bonnie Jacobs, Advisor, DOROT

Catherine Lague, Director, DOROT

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ContributorsWith gratitude, we acknowledge thefollowing foundations, corporations,agencies, and individuals that recentlyhave contributed generously toDOROT’s teleconference programs.

Margaret Abbott

Anonymous

Brenner Family Foundation

The Miriam and Arthur DiamondCharitable Trust

Blanche T. Enders CharitableFoundation

The Louise and Marvin FensterPhilanthropic Fund

Amy F. Griffel

Velta Gusts

Judy Jacobson

Legacy Heritage Fund Limited

The Fay J. Lindner Foundation

The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation

Marlow Saady

Michael Tuch Foundation

Mental Health Association of NewYork City, Inc.

MetLife Foundation National Centerfor Creative Learning

The Ridgefield Foundation

UJA-Federation of New York

United States Department of Health& Human Services

New York State Office for the Aging

Westchester County Department ofSenior Programs & Services

Visions/Services for the Blind andVisually-Impaired

University WithoutWalls EndowmentsEstanne and Martin Fawer

Marvin Fenster in memory of Anna and Isaac Fenster (PassoverSeders and Yizkor Memorial Services)

In memory of Frances Frisch

Barbara and Bentley Kassal andFriends in memory ofJ. David Abrahams

Curtis Katz

The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation(Judaic Studies)

Lobel/Jacobs Family and Friends inmemory of Wayne Lobel

Holly and Sam Merrin

Vivian and Edward Merrin

Merrin Family Foundation

Estelle Richmond Scholarship Fund

Shor/Laddin Family and Friends inmemory of James David Shor

PartnersBrilliant Senior Voice-Overs: 55+

The Jewish Museum

The Mount Sinai Medical Center

The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

New York Presbyterian Hospital/WeillCornell Medical Center

New York City Department for theAging

Queens Library

The Solomon R. GuggenheimMuseum

Shira Ruskay Center/JBFCS

Course and ScholarshipSponsorshipsMarty Rogosa, in memory of Aunt Mary Rogosa (Our World Today)

Beverly Zucker (scholarships for 20students)

Thank You

REMEMBERANCE

We remember the followingindividual who touched the lives of DOROT’s teleconferencecommunity:

Ann Edelheit

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Classes Day-by-Day

Mondays

10 – 10:50 AM� Jewish Food Traditions: A History and Overview,

page 8

� The Lives and Legends of Hasidic Rabbis, page 9

� Tradition! Traditions!, page 10

� Who Will be My Health Care Advocate? How WillMy Advocate Make the Right Medical Decisionsfor Me if I No Longer Can?, page 6

11 – 11:50 AM� Changes to Medicare 2014: Section B, page 4

� Tea and Torah Part 3, page 10

1 – 1:50 PM� Poetry, page 3

� Poetry Co-Op, page 3

2 – 2:50 PM� Classic Musicals: Fiddler on the Roof, Camelot,Music Man, page 2

� Sharing Our Wisdom, page 12

3 – 3:50 PM� David’s Harp and David’s Death, page 8

� Five Ways to Sharpen Your Memory, page 4

� Just Say No to GMOs, page 5

� My Favorite Records, page 2

� Natural Relief for Depression, page 5

� Natural Techniques to Preserve and ImproveYour Eyesight, page 5

� Natural Techniques to Relieve Pain, page 5

� Progressive Relaxation with Guided Imagery:Section A, page 6

� Progressive Relaxation with Guided Imagery:Section B, page 6

� Sleep Soundly, Naturally, page 6

4 – 4:50 PM� Sing-Along Broadway, page 2

Tuesdays

10 – 10:50 AM� The New Yorker Discussion Group, page 3

11 – 11:50 AM� Tips and Philosophy to Understand Your Hand’s

Massage Zones: Section A, page 6

1 – 1:50 PM� An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism, page 8

� Move, Munch and Sing Your Way toNourishment, page 5

2 – 2:50 PM� Developing an Attitude of Gratitude, page 4

� Notable Jewish Women, page 9

� Working with Medicare – Protect Medicare andStop Medicare Fraud, page 7

3 – 3:50 PM� The American Experience through the Lens of

Eight Books, page 11

4 – 4:50 PM� DOROT’s In-Sight Program for the Visually

Impaired: Section A, page 7

Wednesdays

10 – 10:50 AM� Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix, page 1

� De-Clutter Support Group – StopProcrastinating!, page 7

� Biblical and Rabbinic Donkeys, page 8

� Jewish Prayers for Healing, page 8

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� Jewish Teachings about the Resurrection, page 8

� A Woman of Valor: Proverbs 31, page 10

11 – 11:50 AM� Book Discussion Group: Section A, page 3

� Book Discussion Group: Section B, page 3

� DOROT’s In-Sight Program for the VisuallyImpaired: Section B, page 7

� Israeli Art, page 1

� Let’s Talk: Improve Your Communication SkillsThrough Story Telling, page 12

� Savvy Seniors – We Want To Hear From YOU!,page 12

� Tips and Philosophy to Understand Your Hand’sMassage Zones: Section B, page 6

12 – 12:50 PM� Model Passover Seder: Section A, page 11

1 – 1:50 PM� Living with Torah, page 9

� Talmud Treasures: The Wisdom of Our Sagesand Life Lessons, page 9

2 – 2:50 PM� From the Word to the World: Death in Fiction

and in Life, page 3

3 – 3:50 PM� Challenge Your Mind with Crossword Puzzles,

page 11

� The Multitudes Within You: Taking Care of YourMicrobiome, page 5

4 - 4:50 PM� Current Events, page 11

� DOROT’s In-Sight Program for the VisuallyImpaired: Section C, page 7

� Trivial Pursuit, page 11

Thursdays

10 – 10:50 AM� Diabetes in Older People, page 4

11 – 11:50 AM� Changes to Medicare 2014: Section A, page 4

� Discussions with the Author: From My Vintageby Jeanne Frank, page 3

12 – 12:50 AM� Italian Futurism, 1909–1944: Reconstructing the

Universe, page 4

1 – 1:50 PM

� The Golden Age of Hollywood: Movie Trivia,page 2

2 – 2:50 PM

� First Aid for Seniors, page 4

3 – 3:50 PM

� The Current Political Scene: Section A, page 12

� The Current Political Scene: Section B, page 12

� DNA is Not Your Destiny, page 4

� Model Passover Seder: Section B, page 11

� Seven Habits of Healthy People, page 6

4 – 4:50 PM

� Psalms: Part 2, page 9



Fridays

10 – 10:50 AM� Goal Directed Therapy: Taking Control of Your

Life: Section A, page 5

� Goal Directed Therapy: Taking Control of YourLife: Section B, page 5

� The Symbols of Jewish Life, page 9

� Understanding Our Mitzvot, page 10

11 – 11:50 AM� Welcoming Shabbat, page 10

1 – 1:50 PM� Battling Romantic Duos, page 2

� Just Conversation, page 2

2 – 2:50 PM� Our World Today, page 12

� Understanding Abstraction, page 1

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Many participants phone and write to staff to describe in detail how they have benefited from UWW.Participants regularly note their enjoyment of new friendships, intellectual stimulation, and an enhancedsense of self-reliance. They report decreased feelings of social isolation, hopelessness, and boredom, andappreciate sharing their experiences with others who face similar challenges.

Please write to us and share your thoughts. Email [email protected]

www.dorotusa.org

171 West 85th StreetNew York, NY 10024

212.769.2850www.dorotusa.org

“I’m 97 years old and I love University Without Walls.

This program brightens my day. I get so much from

these classes. It’s wonderful to share with others and

talk about things that matter to us.”

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