JDC Voices Blog
In Moscow, Developing Leadership Skills and Building a Jewish Life of My Own
For Anna Okshevskaya, JDC's Active Jewish Teens (AJT) youth movement is a chance to chart the course of her own Jewish journey.
In Moldova, Volunteering to Build a Better World
As a volunteer in Moldova, Europe's poorest country, Igor Chepoi works with vulnerable populations through his city's JDC-supported volunteer center.
This International Children’s Day, Working to Build a Better Future
The pandemic underscores the need to guarantee all Israeli children have the opportunity to thrive.
Global Jewish Reflections | When We Speak Up, We Take Charge
This week's Torah portion, Toldot, speaks of the dangers of silence and the necessity of speaking up, AJTorah counselor Misha Basin writes.
Bringing Jewish Europe Together Virtually for Learning, Connection, and Community
There's a power to communal gatherings, even in the age of COVID-19. That's what makes an upcoming virtual summit of European Jewish leaders so critical.
Global Jewish Reflections | Uplifting Digital Sparks: Innovative Judaism in the Digital Age
Jewish text and tradition has much to offer us in this digital age, SHIUR founder Micki Weinberg writes.
In Latin America, Partnering with Local Communities to Build a Vibrant Jewish Future
For JDC Board Member Susan Knapp, virtual missions are a chance to engage with the global Jewish community even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Jewish Reflections | “You Shall Be a Blessing”: Parashat Vayera in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic demands action, and looking to this week's Torah portion of Vayera can provide a helpful model for how to help, writes Ariel Kleiner, a Brazilian rabbi.
In Vienna, Volunteers Unite Austrian Jewish Community During COVID-19
When the pandemic began, Austrian Jewish activist Robin Kratz mobilized a network of volunteers to assist Vienna's most vulnerable Jews.
Global Jewish Reflections | Lekh Lekha Teaches Us to Grow Authentically
When Rabbi Zsolt Balla discovered Camp Szarvas, he found a place that would help him grow but still stay true to himself.
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