JDC Voices Blog
Building A Kehilah Kedosha Around the World
Wherever he goes, JDC Entwine Global Jewish Service Corps (JSC) Fellow Dan Alpert helps cultivate Jewish life that is vibrant, diverse, and holy.
“A Light in the Darkness”: Celebrating My Jewish Community This Chanukah Season
Ukrainian winters are brutally cold, but Ella A. finds strength, hope, and warmth in her Jewish community this Chanukah — and all year round.
This Chanukah, Celebrating the Warmth and Light of Jewish Life in Ukraine
An innovative device is lighting the way this Chanukah season for Larissa S., an elderly Jew living in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The Guardian Angels of Poltava: Helping IDPs Find Safety and Community in Ukraine
Svitlana Liesniak fled Kharkiv in the midst of shelling to find safety in Poltava — as well as a way to heal her fellow Jews.
The Strongest People You’ll Ever Meet: During War, Living With a Disability in Israel
A car accident didn't stop this lawyer from achieving her dreams — and paying it forward for so many others. Now, with the war in Israel, she wants to highlight the challenges faced by Israelis with disabilities.
The Heartbeat of Hungary’s Jewish Community: Reflecting On the Magic and Vitality of JCC Budapest
Jewish Hungary is alive and thriving, and Dan Alpert is excited to help build its future.
JDC is My Sukkah: In Odesa, Finding Jewish Relief and Community During the Ukraine Crisis
This Sukkot, Anetta V., 80, finds joy, strength, and shelter in her vibrant Jewish community.
The Birth of New Life: In Poltava, This Great-Grandmother Celebrates Simchat Torah and Jewish Community
For Maya C. — a Jewish elder and proud member of the Poltava Jewish community — Simchat Torah is a chance to reflect on the similarities between past and present.
This Rosh Hashanah, Hoping for a Sweet New Year in India
This Indian Jewish leader expresses his New Year wishes — both for his community and for Jews everywhere.
Familia Jewtina: Celebrating Latin-Jewish Strength, Community, and Resilience
Trailblazers and leaders, these two Entwine alumni are fostering an intersectional Jewish world.
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