JDC Voices Blog
“Connection Across Difference”: Introducing the 2026 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow
A seasoned facilitator, Hillel Debow brings a passion for Jewish diversity and discussion to the Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellowship.
Despite Rising Antisemitism, This Dutch Jewish Leader is Unbowed
In a post-October 7 world, Achira Beck is the kind of bold Jewish changemaker we need — and JDC is there to support him.
“We Must Hold Each Other”: Healing From Terrorism in Jewish Manchester
After a shocking attack on his local synagogue, this British Jewish leader found a network of strength through JDC.
The Sweetness of Torah: Shavuot in Kazakhstan
Lilya Shilyaeva finds solace, wisdom, and hope in Jews' most sacred text — and this Shavuot, she shares its teachings.
World Bee Day 2026: Building Resilience, Community, and Livelihoods Through Ubuntu
Bees don't just produce honey — through one transformative JDC program, they also produce livelihoods for women in South Africa.
This Yom HaShoah, My Dream of a World Without Antisemitism
Boris Karalnik was just 6 years old when the Second World War began. On Yom HaShoah, Boris, now 91, recounts these difficult experiences and the long road that led him to JDC.
Together in Motion, Together in Strength: One Israeli Father’s Love Letter to Jews Everywhere
Omer Rafaeli is a healer, educator, and parent — and he's transforming the lives of his fellow Israelis.
Hope Always Appears, Even in the Darkest Times: This Elderly Jew Reflects on Purim
After surviving famine, war, and a near-death experience, Klara Lazuka has some hard-earned wisdom to share with the world.
Here’s How We Make Jewish Europe More Resilient
These days, Jews in Europe confront overwhelming challenges — but Steffi Czarny lays out reasons for hope.
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