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About
- - - Reviews & Testimonials
Locations & Services
Blog & Press
Donate
- - - Making Donations
      
      Your gift allows The New Jewish Home to ensure that close to 4,000 New Yorkers can lead meaningful lives in the communities they love.
    - Donations
  - - Volunteer Opportunities
      
      The New Jewish Home relies on the time and generosity of volunteers to create meaningful experiences for the elders in our care.
    - Volunteer Opportunities
  - - Other Ways to Give
      
      There are many ways to support The New Jewish Home and help provide the best possible care for older adults who turn to us.
    - Others Ways to Give
  - - Eight Over Eighty
      
      Eight Over Eighty was created to galvanize public attention while raising critical funds to support our mission.
    - Eight over Eighty Donations
Pay a Bill
Contact
- - - Contact The New Jewish Home
      
      We’ve compiled a list of FAQs and general contact information to help you navigate our healthcare system.
    - Or call us at 1-800-544-0304.
    - General Contact Information
    - Media Inquiries
  - - Career & Job Opportunities
      
      The staff of The New Jewish Home is the heart and soul of the work we do. To view and apply for all open positions please visit our careers page.
    - Careers and Culture
    - Complete Job Listings
    - The Faces of TNJH
  - - Come Visit The New Jewish Home
      
      Interested in touring or receiving more information about The New Jewish Home community?
    - Arrange a Tour
    - To schedule a visit with a resident or patient:
    - Schedule a Visit
1-800-544-0304

Every year we honor eight extraordinary individuals at our annual Eight over Eighty Gala. These individuals exemplify the value of embracing life with meaningful intention, purpose, and an expectation of continued accomplishment.

Eight Over Eighty was created to galvanize public attention while raising critical funds to support our mission.

Please enjoy watching these wonderful short videos about each honoree:

The Silversteins

The Silversteins

Joe Torre

Morris Offit

Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte

An older man with a gray beard and glasses is wearing a black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and a black bow tie. He is posing with his chin resting on his hand, smiling, with a dark background.

Ron Carter

Sanford “Sandy” David Greenberg

Chita Rivera

Letty Cottin Pogrebin

Bill Mack

Philip Altheim

Irwin Hochberg

Barbara Carroll

Barbara Carroll

An elderly man with a bald head and white mustache wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt, and striped tie looks directly at the camera. The background features a red and white abstract piece hanging on a light-colored wall.

Dr. Billy E. Jones

Peter May

Arlene Alda

Dr. Hazel Dukes

Dr. Hazel Dukes

Pat Jacobs

An elderly man with short white hair smiles at the camera. He is wearing a blue zip-up jacket over a checkered shirt. The background is blurred, showing greenery and a hint of flowers.

Harold Grinspoon

A man with short, gray hair and a mustache is wearing a blue suit and a red bow tie. He is smiling gently, and behind him are several high-rise buildings, slightly out of focus.

David Dinkins

Liz Smith

Margot Freedman

Margot Freedman

An elderly woman with short white hair and large round black glasses is wearing a patterned jacket and vibrant chunky jewelry in orange and red. The background is softly blurred, featuring a lamp and some artwork or decorations.

Iris Apfel

Betsy Gotbaum

Barbara and Donald Tober

The Tobers

Sid Lapidus

Barbara Freitag

Barbara Freitag

Darlene Love

Norman Lear

Calvin Trillin

Vernon Jordan

A smiling older woman with short, curly gray hair, wearing gold hoop earrings and a blue top. She is facing the camera against a gray background.

Ruth W. Messinger

Roy Zuckerberg

Dick Eisner

An elderly person with short, white hair and light skin smiles gently at the camera. They are wearing a dark-colored top and hoop earrings. The background features a colorful, abstract painting.

Madeleine May Kunin

Caroll Spinney

Carmen de Lavallade

Carmen De Lavallade

The Grants

Joan Wachtler

Edie Windsor

Charles M. Diker

Charles M. Diker

A smiling older man with short, light brown hair and glasses is wearing a dark blue shirt over a white undershirt. He is posed against a plain, neutral background.

Joel Grey

Milton Glaser

A distinguished older man with a white mustache and beard is wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a red patterned tie. He is smiling slightly and has a warm, light-colored background, suggesting an indoor setting.

Vartan Gregorian

An older woman with styled blonde hair is smiling at the camera. She is wearing a glittering jacket over a black turtleneck, accessorized with dangling earrings and a necklace. The background is light and simple.

Joy Henshel

An elderly couple sits together smiling. The woman is wearing glasses and a light-colored blouse with a scarf draped over her shoulders. The man, also wearing glasses, has on a bright yellow shirt and holds a cane. A collection of sculptures is visible in the background.

The Richmans

Tao Porchon-Lynch

Tao Porchon-Lynch

Eve Queler

A black and white portrait of an elderly man with light-colored hair. He is smiling and wearing a dark, high-neck top. The background is dark, emphasizing his face.

Jacques D’Amboise

A smiling elderly man with gray hair wearing an orange shirt stands in a well-lit room with yellow and white walls, a window with white curtains, and a bookshelf in the background.

Jacques Pepin

Elizabeth McCormack

Elizabeth McCormack

Daniel Rose

Marilyn Berger

Stephen Solender

Stephen Solender

Stanley Pantowich-2023 honoree

Stanley Pantowich

A smiling elderly woman with short, light brown hair is seated indoors. She is wearing a white sweater and small black earrings. Behind her, there is a soft-focus background with a window and a blurred shelf.

Marie Holley

An elderly man with short gray hair and glasses is smiling into the camera. He is wearing a charcoal blazer and a dark shirt. The background is plain and light-colored.

Keith Reinhard

Harvey Schulweis

Harvey Schulweis

Clive Davis

John G. Heimann

John G. Heimann

Bob Appel

Black and white portrait of an elderly man with a shaved head and a white goatee. He is smiling warmly and wearing a dark turtleneck. The background is a textured, monochromatic backdrop.

Dominic Chianese

Erica Jong

Bruce McIver

Philip Altheim

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