JDC Voices Blog
International Women’s Day 2026: Boosting The Health and Dignity of Women in Ethiopia
Advocate, healer, and expert — these three words describe the groundbreaking work of Dr. Mahlet Shimelis Bekele.
“Something Worth Fighting For”: This Young Jewish Leader Dreams Big in Ukraine
Rodion Pilipcevich is one face of Ukraine's bold Jewish future — and JDC is there to help him maximize his impact.
What We Learn When the Ground Moves
This young Jewish changemaker reflects on her year as the 2025 JDC Entwine Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026: This Survivor Tells Her Story
Hasya Aizenberg experienced one of the worst atrocities in human history — today, she has some hard-earned wisdom to share.
In Israel, Transforming My Grief into Social Innovation with JDC
Meet the woman helping bereaved Israeli families honor their loved ones.
The Meaning of Chanukah: Reflections from Around the Jewish World
Eight people from across five continents open up about what makes the Festival of Lights such a meaningful holiday.
Meet the Leader Sparking Joy in Georgia’s Jewish Community
Georgian Jewish life just wouldn't be the same without Valentin "Vito" Lubenets — a cherished and tireless member of the community.
Global Jewish Reflections | The Origin of the “Wandering Jew”
Rabbinical student Sarah Livschitz teaches us that our diversity as a global Jewish people is one of our greatest strengths.
The Miracle in Moldova: A Holocaust Survivor’s Chanukah Story
How have Jews persisted for so long, against all odds? Rozanna Tkachyova has the answer, and it all ties back to the themes of Chanukah.
In Turkey, Israel, and Beyond, Finding My Homeland Through JDC
Liza Cemel has explored the Jewish world — but not matter where she's traveled, Cemel has found a sense of belonging through JDC.














