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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.

by 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.

by Rodion Pilipcevich

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.

by Eryn Sarkin

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.

by Hasya Aizenberg

In Israel, Transforming My Grief into Social Innovation with JDC

Meet the woman helping bereaved Israeli families honor their loved ones.

by Rotem Shwartz Borovich

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.

by The JDC Team

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.

by Valentin Lubenets

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.

by Sarah Livschitz

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.

by Rozanna Tkachyova

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.

by Liza Cemel