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Proud, Brave, Unbroken: In Ukraine, One Jewish Elder Reflects on Passover

For this JDC client in Melitopol, Ukraine, Passover is a bridge between the past and the future.

by Lyudmila

In Europe and Latin America, Two Jewish Women Leaders Reflect on Passover

For these two women, Passover is a call to serve their communities.

by Nidia Burstein & Belin Yensafarti

Women’s Empowerment is a Jewish Value: Reflecting on Women’s History Month

For Lela Sadikaro, Women's History Month is a chance to empower Jewish women across Europe.

by Lela Sadikario

Embracing Opportunity (and Uncertainty) with JDC Ashalim

For JDC Entwine Global Jewish Service Corps Fellow Rachel Mitchell, living in Israel feels like coming home.

by Rachel Mitchell

This Purim, Cultivating Jewish Life in Latvia

As Purim approaches, Diana Glikman reflects on the values that power her work in Riga's Jewish community.

by Diana Glikman
Diana Glikman embarked on her Jewish journey at the JDC-supported JCC Riga in Riga, Latvia.

Global Jewish Reflections | In Argentina, Reflecting on Purim, Tzedakah, and Jewish Community Life

For Purim, Julio Gutkind reflects on the importance of Jewish life and institutions in Santa Fe, Argentina.

by Julio Gutkind

Prayers for Peace: Reflecting On Jewish Ukraine

JDC Entwine's Rabbi Joshua Mikutis reflects on the crucial role that Ukraine has played in global Jewish life.

by Rabbi Joshua Mikutis
Rabbi Josh Mikutis (first row, second from left) with Jewish community members in Ukraine.

A Global Jewish Leader: Q&A with 2022 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow Doron Shapir

We sit down with Doron Shapir, the 2022 JDC Entwine Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow, to talk about his background and hopes for the coming year.

by Doron Shapir
As the 2022 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow, Doron Shapir plans to make a positive impact on the Jewish world.

In Moldova, Raising a Jewish Child with Disabilities

This Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), learn how JDC helps one mother give her child with disabilities a vibrant Jewish life.

by Liudmila Groisman
Liudmila Groisman (right) has been able to give her daughter a vibrant Jewish life.

Collaborative Justice, Right Before My Eyes

While on gap year, Elisha Baker experienced JDC-Israel's innovative and restorative approach to criminal justice.

by Elisha Baker