JDC Voices Blog
“In Memory’s Light”: On Yom HaShoah, This Holocaust Survivor Tells His Story
Poet and Holocaust survivor Alexander Kogan reflects on the legacy of the Shoah — and the sense of hope that JDC makes possible.
On Miracles: A Passover Reflection from Tbilisi
This elderly Georgian Jew has a Passover story all her own — and JDC is a key part of it.
From Kyiv to Caracas, JCCs Power Vibrant Jewish Life
Discover the vitality and importance of JDC-supported Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) around the world.
An Active Jewish Life — From the FSU to Denver, Colorado
Meet the Jewish teens who attended this year's Global Ambassadors Week & BBYO International Convention (IC).
A Queen Esther for Our Times: Celebrating Purim and Jewish Resilience in Ukraine
Queen Esther was courageous and committed to her fellow Jews — today, we see her example in the thousands of JDC volunteers across Ukraine.
The Stories We Carry | A Reflection from the 2025 JDC Entwine Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow
Meet Eryn Sarkin — an accomplished young Jewish leader ready to tackle the challenges of the Jewish world.
Jewish Hungary for All Abilities: Experiencing a More Inclusive Jewish World with JDC Entwine
Jews with disabilities had the chance to experience Budapest — and connect to vibrant Jewish life — on this transformative trip.
“To Grow in Ways You Never Expected”: A Q&A with 2024 Ralph I. Goldman (RIG) Fellow Dominika Zakrzewska
Want to travel the Jewish world and make an impact along the way? Hear directly from one young Jewish leader who did.
In Zaporizhzhia, Writing a More Hopeful Story with JDC
Stories have been Emma Z.'s passion since she was a young girl — but the one she's telling today is the most inspiring.
“Jew, Help a Jew”: This Holocaust Survivor and Jointnik Reflects on a Life of Service
An explosion upended Vaclav S.'s life in Irpin, Ukraine — but he put the pieces back together with the very support network he'd helped build.













