JDC Voices Blog
The “Big Community”: Powering Jewish Life in Denmark
Jeppe Sevel-Lilholt has big plans for the future of Jewish Denmark — and it all starts with the next generation.
“Like a Phoenix From the Ashes”: Passover in Ukraine
Growing up Jewish in the Soviet Union, Victoria P. faced one obstacle after another — but this Passover, she's focused on the freedom and well-being of Jews everywhere.
From Texas to Bulgaria, A Love for Global Jewish Life
Since she was a teenager, Neely Kasanoff has explored the Jewish world with JDC — and today, she's passionate about connecting young Jews to Jewish communities around the globe.
Celebrating Five Women Leaders Who Made JDC History
This Women's History Month, we're honoring five female leaders who embodied JDC's core commitment to saving Jewish lives.
Hakarat Hatov: “Recognizing the Good” in Jewish Finland
In less than a year, Maya Rosen built a Jewish home all her own in Finland — and helped ignite Jewish life across the country.
Helping Women Imagine More with the Ubuntu Beekeeping Project
Boosting women's livelihoods is a 24/7 job for Rachel Shaul, who leads JDC's women's economic empowerment and food security programs.
Celebrating the Love and Care of My Zaporizhzhia Jewish Community
Against all odds, Clara S. escaped Nazi persecution and now lives a meaningful Jewish life in Ukraine.
This International Women’s Day, Harvesting Honey (and a Livelihood)
Lulu Letlape found a renewed sense of purpose through the Ubuntu Beekeeping Project — a groundbreaking JDC program that trains women to become beekeepers and launch their own honey-production businesses.
“Born to Live for Others”: This JDC Volunteer Finds Her Purpose in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
As we wrap up Jewish Disabilities Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), we bring you the story of one volunteer making a difference in her Jewish community.
A Tower of Strength: After Oct. 7, Reflecting on the Resilience of All Israelis
Keren Idelman landed in Israel a month before the Oct. 7 attacks — and since then, she's worked tirelessly to bring help and hope to all Israelis.













