JDC Voices Blog
World Refugee Day: A Jewish Recipe from One Woman Making a New “Warm Home” in Ukraine
In honor of World Refugee Day, we share the story of Meri Zegelman, an Internally Displaced Person in Ukraine, who has become a vital member of her new home community in Kharkiv. Plus one of her recipes!
Betting on a Jewish Future: How the Kaplan Leadership Initiative Supports Young Jewish Leaders
Sasha Gutenberg, Hillel director in Novosibirsk, Russia, writes about how the Kaplan Leadership Initiative has empowered her to join an international community of young leaders who are building the Jewish future.
Vulnerable and Isolated: A Whole New Meaning
One JDC staff member reflects on how the coronavirus pandemic has given her new insight into the plight faced by the elderly Jews in the former Soviet Union that JDC serves.
In Ethiopia, a Long Walk to a Healthy Spine
Bires Gashu used to be mocked for his spinal deformity. Here, he shares the story of his long trek to receive live-changing care from Dr. Rick Hodes.
The Bulgarian Jewish Community, Coming Together While Social Distancing
The CEO of the Organization of Jews in Bulgaria reflects on how COVID-19 has brought her community together, even as they've been forced to remain apart.
Jewish American Heritage Month: President Truman Celebrates JDC
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we're sharing a letter President Harry S. Truman sent to JDC Chairman Edward Warburg in 1945, expressing his praise for JDC's post-war relief effort.
In a Pandemic, Providing Care from a Distance
Liliya Tarnopolskaya, case manager for the JDC-supported Hesed social welfare center in Kiev, shares how she and her team are adapting to COVID-19 and providing care to their elderly clients from a distance.
Jewish American Heritage Month: The Enduring Bond Between JDC and the USA
JDC's historical advisor explores JDC's century-long history of partnership with the US Government and Americans to provide aid to those in need.
In the UK, Learning How to Build Jewish Community Resilience
For the past few years, the Leeds Jewish Community has been building structures for community resilience. Now, in a pandemic, they're putting their preparations to use and rising to the challenge.
On the 75th Anniversary of V-E Day, Celebrating JDC’s Lifesaving Post-War Relief Effort
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of V-E Day, JDC Writer and Historical Advisor Ilana Stern explores JDC's lifesaving post-war relief effort, as well as how it can inspire hope during the coronavirus pandemic.
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