JDC Voices Blog
In Ukraine, My Jewish Life is a Source of Strength
Amidst war, Svetlana found hope and support at her JDC-supported Hesed social welfare center.
In Bucharest, Creating a Home for Ukraine’s Jews
With over two decades of Jewish communal experience, Adrian Gueron is one face of Jewish Romania's Ukraine crisis response.
At JCC Budapest, Building a Proud and Open Jewish Life
This JCC director works tirelessly to create an inclusive space for LGBTQ+ Jews – and all people.
In Odesa, This Jewish Elder Finds Her Home at JDC
Yelena Sorokina found a rich, vibrant Jewish life at her JDC-supported Hesed social welfare center.
In Poland, Reflecting on Jewish Mutual Responsibility
This Weitzman-JDC Fellow put her Jewish values into action when Ukraine broke out in war.
Answering the Call – From Israel to Ukraine
When a mother in distress called a JDC hotline, Pola Barkan was there to help.
In Estonia, One Mother Celebrates Her Jewish Community
One mother reflects on how the Estonian Jewish Community – and JDC – helped her and her son live Jewish lives.
Tango in Tblisi: A Life of Music, Dance, and Jewish Community
A champion ballroom dancer, David Volgust recounts his boyhood in Jewish Georgia and tells his JDC story.
Not Free Alone: In Chile, One Rabbi Meditates on the Meaning of Passover
For Rabbi Alejandro Bloch, Passover is a time to strengthen Jewish life in Santiago, Chile.
An Archive of Passover Support: Recognizing JDC’s Century-Plus History of Creating Meaningful Passover Celebrations
In this Passover reflection, take a walk through more than 100 years of JDC support for Passover celebrations worldwide.














