JDC Voices Blog
Yesod Europe: Serving Jewish Professionals, Strengthening Jewish Communities
As the director of Yesod, Dani Serlin is empowering the best and brightest professionals to lead Jewish Europe into the future.
On Our Feet Again: A JDC Disaster Relief Expert Reflects on the Earthquake in Haiti
As a native of Haiti, Djerhy Jn Baptiste was deeply affected by the recent earthquake that struck his home. Here, he talks about JDC's work in Haiti, as well as what disaster relief means to him.
International Day of Older Persons: Creating Tools to Help Our Elderly Age with Grace
On this International Day of Older Persons, JDC’s Yossi Heyman discusses why he has dedicated his life to working with elderly Israelis and how we can address the issues currently presented by the pandemic.
Global Jewish Reflections | The Torah of JDC: A JDC Entwine Leader Reflects on Simchat Torah
Miriam Bader, a JDC Entwine leader, writes about the meaning of Simchat Torah and the values that guide JDC life.
Global Jewish Reflections | On Yom Kippur, Exploring the Meaning of Mutual Jewish Responsibility
Yom Kippur offers a chance to reflect on the ways Jews belong to each other and hold each other accountable, rabbinical student Sammy Kanter writes.
A Sweet New Year: Rosh Hashanah Reflections from Ukraine
Rosh Hashanah is a new beginning. In this spirit, we bring you these Rosh Hashanah reflections from JDC clients and volunteers across Ukraine.
The Meaning of Hesed: Using Facebook to Connect the Elderly in the FSU
As a trained psychologist, Irina Lebedeva uses Facebook videos and other technology to help ease the isolation of homebound elderly Jews.
The Cycle of Life: A Reflection on the Meaning of Rosh Hashanah
Mira Krapivskaya, a JDC client and lifelong resident of Mozyr, Belarus, reflects on what Rosh Hashanah means to her.
Global Jewish Reflections | Next Year in Dubai: Building Jewish Community in the United Arab Emirates
As we head into the High Holiday season, Sarah Tagger, this year's JDC Entwine Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow, reflects on her work cultivating Jewish life in Dubai.
Intentional Accidents: A Hesed Director Reflects on Her Life’s Calling
Hesed Nefesh Director Svetlana Moskvitina reflects on a life of service, Jewish mutual responsibility, and the path that brought her back to Poltava, Ukraine.
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