JDC Voices Blog
Determined to Survive: One Woman’s Journey Across History
Zinaida Grutman was just a young girl when she fled her home. Here is her story of war, resilience, and Jewish life.
Many Ways to Be Jewish: A Szarvas Leader Celebrates His International Camp Experience
When Slavyan Kanovsky attended Camp Szarvas, the JDC-Ronald S. Lauder Foundation international Jewish summer camp in Hungary, he discovered a vibrant Jewish world.
Tamara Gotlib: With Nowhere to Turn, JDC Helped Me Live a Jewish Life
When Tamara Gotlib, 72, started having health problems, JDC provided immediate lifesaving support.
Dancing and Celebrating with My Cuban Jewish Community: A Q&A with Havana’s Susi Santana Said
In this Q&A with Susana Santana Said, a 23-year-old sociology graduate from Havana, Cuba, “Susi” discusses Jewish community life in her hometown, her passion for rikudim (Israeli folk dance), and the special message of Chanukah.
A Global Festival of Lights: Reflections on Chanukah from Around the Jewish World
Chanukah is a time to celebrate the hope and resilience of Jews everywhere. In this spirit, we bring you these Chanukah reflections from around the JDC world.
A Flame for All Other Candles: Building Jewish Life in Romania
As Chanukah approaches, Ery Pervulescu reflects on what this holiday can teach us about building Jewish community, as well as his own development as a leader.
In Estonia, Igniting a Jewish Revival
At the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Tallinn, Irina Shlick is helping to build Estonia's Jewish future.
The Message of the Maccabees: In Argentina, Two Jewish Educators Reflect on the Meaning of Chanukah
In this reflection, Alejandra Mizrahi and Valeria Nahmias, two Jewish educators in Argentina, discuss the timeless Jewish values at the heart of Chanukah.
United and Invincible: In Kyrgyzstan, Celebrating Chanukah and Jewish Renewal
Irina Stvolova, a JDC volunteer in Kyrgyzstan, talks about what Chanukah looks like in her native city of Bishkek, and what lessons this holiday can teach us in pandemic times.
Miracles Happen Here: In Morocco, A Vibrant Jewish Community
Born and raised in Morocco's Jewish community, Dorith Benmoha discusses the history, beauty, and strength of her community.
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