JDC Voices Blog
Margarita Khrapunskaya: Memories of War, and a Life Well-Lived
Margarita Khrapunskaya, 88, has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in 20th-century history. Here, Margarita describes World War II as she saw it, with all of its chaos, hardship, and human resilience.
Nothing About Us, Without Us: A Disability Rights Advocate Fights for Accessibility and Inclusion
When Ashton Rosin went to Israel for her JDC Entwine Global Jewish Service Corps (JSC) fellowship, she discovered the challenges and opportunities that Israelis with disabilities face.
The Struggle for Inclusion: An AJT Co-President Shares Her Fight for Disability Rights
Lisa Gurko discovered her passion when she joined her local chapter of Active Jewish Teens (AJT). For Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), we're spotlighting her story.
In Latvia, My Disability is Just One Part of My Jewish Story
Disabled for decades, Nahum Gelfand relies on JDC and its partners in Latvia for homecare and other medical services. This Jewish Disabilities Awareness and Inclusion Month, we're spotlighting his story.
Global Jewish Reflections | When Communist Budapest Was Shushan: My Hungarian Jewish Purim
Growing up under communist rule in 1970s Budapest, Hungarian Jewish educator Zsuzsa Fritz knew there were things she just couldn't talk about. Now, the themes of Purim give her a framework to explore her family's history.
Global Jewish Reflections | Building the Tabernacle: In Moldova, a Community Embraces Volunteerism and Resilience
For six years, JDC's volunteer center in Chișinău has worked to provide aid and community to vulnerable Jews in Moldova — so when the pandemic struck, they were ready to jump into action.
In Moldova, the Next Generation Will Make You Proud — I Promise.
Growing up, Anna Véprentseva knew she was Jewish, even if the word didn't mean much to her. Now, catalyzed by JDC-supported programs, she's powering her community forward and cultivating a Jewish future in Moldova.
The Soul of Abraham | An AJT Leader Discovers His Purpose
At 16, Yarik Andrienko discovered something about his family's past that changed his entire life. Now, Yarik is a leader in his city's AJT chapter and JDC-supported JCC, working to cultivate a strong Jewish future in Ukraine.
Global Jewish Reflections | In Cuba, Building a Resilient Jewish Community Through Hope, Faith, and Hard Work
Since 1992, Rabbi Shmuel Szteinhendler has been intimately involved with the renaissance and revival of the Cuban Jewish community. This is the story of three decades of JDC's work on the island.
Global Jewish Reflections | “Is It Scary to be Jewish There?”: Parashat Mishpatim and the Anxiety of Diaspora
For cantorial student Stefano Iacono, a JDC Entwine trip to India helped him discover new ways of thinking about exile, community, and global Jewish peoplehood.
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