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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.

by Svetlana

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.

by Adrian Gueron

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.

by Marcell Kenesei

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.

by Yelena Sorokina

In Poland, Reflecting on Jewish Mutual Responsibility

This Weitzman-JDC Fellow put her Jewish values into action when Ukraine broke out in war.

by Julia Ullman

Answering the Call – From Israel to Ukraine

When a mother in distress called a JDC hotline, Pola Barkan was there to help.

by Pola Barkan
Pola Barkan (above) answers the call for thousands of Ukraine's Jews in need of help and human connection.

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.

by Liudmila Tjurina
Liudmila Tjurina found care, support, and Jewish life through JDC and the Estonian Jewish Community.

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.

by David Volgust

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.

by Rabbi Alejandro Bloch
For decades, Rabbi Alejandro Bloch (left) has helped lead the Jewish community of 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.

by Linda Levi
For more than a century, JDC has helped Jews across the world celebrate Passover.