“The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are
to where they have not been.” (Henry Kissinger)
JDC partners with Jewish communities around the globe to develop a cadre of local leaders who will help forge a path toward self-sustaining and vibrant Jewish community life.
Marking a Decade: Grassroots Gesher Program Creates Young Leaders
Hundreds of Jewish young adults from throughout the Balkan-Black sea region celebrated Judaism beyond borders at last month’s annual Gesher gathering in Bulgaria. Hear what’s got local leaders-in-the-making excited and why they keep coming back for more.
Connecting to Jewish Roots,
Young Woman Inspires Moscow Peers
Since Tanya first learned she was Jewish at age 17, she has been making up for lost time. Learn how JDC’s Knafaim leadership development program is helping this Moscow entrepreneur explore her new identity and connect others to their vibrant community.
Teach First Israel Puts Leaders at Head of Class
Bridging achievement gaps in Israel’s troubled education sector, JDC is helping recruit the country’s best and brightest to inspire today’s students. Read how teachers like Shmuel are investing in the future leaders of “the Start-up nation.”
From Refugee to Womens Hero
On the heels of International Women's Day, be inspired by Nela Hasic, Director of JDC's Women's Health Empowerment Program. See how this Sarajevo mom is sparking hope for breast cancer survivors and their families across Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Expanding Jewish Learning and Leadership among Indian Jews
Building and maintaining Jewish cultural and educational institutions for India’s small Jewish community—some 5,000 people in a sea of 1.1 billion—can, naturally, be a challenge....Learn more about an educational workshop designed to foster Jewish learning for this small community
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Family Retreat Rekindles Jewish Life in Siberia
Looking at Dasha Mazanik, one would never know that at one time her only Jewish experience was limited to what her grandmother, and sole guardian, Tamara shared....Read more about JDC's summer Bar/Bat Mitzvah program in Russia's Far East
JDC-TEVET Employment Initiative Help Women of Valor Reach New Heights
Kavkazi-Israelis (Kavkazim), who immigrated to Israel from the Caucasus Mountain region of the former Soviet Union, generally struggle culturally to find their economic and social place in Israeli society....Learn more about this employment program in Israel targeting immigrant women
Surge in European Volunteerism and Philanthropy Helps Meet Challenges
of Global Crisis
From its founding in 1914 until the present, JDC financial support and programming have extended to the furthest reaches of Europe; whether providing vital welfare to the poor and needy, invigorating Jewish renewal in the aftermath of Communism, or responding to unforeseeable war and tragedy....Read more about this JDC-supported leadership conference in Europe