JDC Voices Blog
Learning from Hungarian Jews
Despite many challenges, including anti-Semitism and the rise of extremist nationalist groups, many Jews in Hungary are proud to express their Jewishness and we can support them and learn from their experiences.
A First Trip “There,” Forever Ingrained
As I started putting everything together that I would need for my first trip to Ukraine, my initial venture to the former Soviet Union that I’ve heard inspiring narratives about nearly every day for a year, my eyes drifted to the power converter set my grandmother lent me. Opening it, I saw my grandfather's name etched inside. He’d passed away nearly three and a half years ago, and I was extremely close with him, so my mind was at ease knowing that no matter what experiences awaited me, Grandpa Leon would be with me every step of the way, especially as his parents were from that part of the world.
Passover: A Moment to Come Together
I’m so proud to be co-chairing JDC’s Passover Journey Campaign, which gives us Board members an opportunity to share with our networks our passion for the lifesaving work JDC carries out around the globe.
An Insider Look into JDC’s Relief Work, Women’s Livelihood initiative in Nepal
“Namaste,” said Bandana Rana, one of the key leaders of the women’s movement in Nepal, her country of origin and the home of her fellow activists Suvekchya Rana and Uma Shah.
A Purim Roundup: JDC and Europe’s Jewish Communities Celebrate with Activities
Despite challenges like anti-Semitism, far-right political extremism, and terrorism, European Jewish communities celebrated Purim with pride.
Israel Unlimited Making Strides to End Disabilities Stigmas
While Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month in coming to a close, the work of JDC’s Israel Unlimited — a partnership between JDC, the Ruderman Family Foundation, and the Government of Israel — continues at full speed, providing the opportunity for people with disabilities to live independently and lead rich fulfilling lives.
Celebrating Chanukah with Ashalim and Better Together
Last week, Jews across the world came together to light candles and revel in the miracles of Chanukah. Different cultures even celebrated the holiday according to their own centuries-old traditions. Across the State of Israel, Jewish communities began nurturing new Chanukah traditions, too.
JDC, Jewish Community of Romania Hosts Countrywide Tu B’Shevat Celebrations
Tu B'Shevat, the Jewish Arbor Day occurring on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Shevat, is known for its various rituals like eating a new fruit on this day, conducting a special Seder, and eating from the seven species (shivat haminim) such as-- wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates --that originally grew in Israel.
Migdal JCC of Odessa Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Some 600 people converged on Odessa, Ukraine, on Feb. 5 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the city's Migdal Jewish Community - the first JCC in the former Soviet Union (FSU).<br><br>The four-hour celebration's guests included leaders of the city and region's Jewish organizations, local rabbis, former and current JCC members, staff, volunteers, and families.
On World Cancer Day, JDC’s WHEP Battles Breast Cancer and Empowers Women
As millions of people around the world mark World Cancer Day on February 4, Itai Shamir, Program Director of JDC’s WHEP Program, recalls the power of community when thousands of women in Sarajevo gathered for the annual Race for the Cure.
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