Jewish Music and Community Save Father and Daughter
Following her mother’s death, Katya was left alone to care for her blind father in their run-down apartment in Ukraine. Learn how JDC rescued this family and is reviving Katya’s Jewish future.
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Poland’s Largest Jewish Gathering is Youth Inspired and Volunteer Led
A life-changing first trip to Israel inspired Anna to get involved with her Jewish community in Poland. Read how she and other dedicated volunteers teamed up with JDC to bring hundreds of Jews together for a record-breaking Limmud learning fest.
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At-Risk Youth Turned Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Fakhera was only 15 when her father lost his job and she dropped out of school to help her family of nine survive. Find out how JDC’s Turning Point program helped this Israeli at-risk teen gain business acumen and get on track to success.
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Elderly Woman Finds Community and Hope
After a lifetime of hardship and loss, Zhanna was battling poverty and Ukraine’s brutal winters alone. Find out how a JDC Hesed social welfare center became her lifeline and helped break her isolation.
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Doctor Brings Expertise and Gains Insights in Ethiopia
“The challenges in Ethiopia are like nothing I’ve ever seen,” says Dr. David Gordon, who has worked in some of the world’s toughest developing countries. Read this JDC-Baylor Medical Fellow’s insights on medical miracles, mind-bending local customs, and the importance of cardboard toys for malnourished children.
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Bringing Holiday Sweetness to a Special Needs Boy in Zaporozhye
Nataliya is a single mom struggling to support her son with cerebral palsy. Find out how JDC brought this desperate family relief—and a sweet surprise—this Rosh Hashanah.
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Bringing Health Awareness to Hungary’s Women
Klara's aggressive breast cancer was diagnosed at a JDC Health Day just in time to receive life-saving treatment. Learn how JDC is helping hundreds of women like Klara access vital health services today.
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Learning Fest Reinvigorates Romanian Jews
Luciana, the 34-year-old president of the Timisoara Jewish community, is passionate about strengthening local Jewish life. Read how a pioneering JDC learning initiative inspired her community’s largest Shabbat ever.
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Hebrew Learning Program Opens Doors for Israel’s Disabled Immigrants
Igor K., 40, is an invalid who came to Israel less than one year ago from Luhansk, Ukraine. Since childhood he has struggled with diabetes, and today he can barely walk; with his knee distorted by a 30 degree angle, he is fully reliant on a crutch to support the right side of his body. When asked about his day-to-day challenges in his new homeland, he says his biggest impediment is isolation.
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A Healing Hug from Israel to Japan
When missile fire started to escalate in their border town during the Second Lebanon War, seven-year-old Dan handed his younger sister his Hibuki doll to ensure that she wouldn’t be afraid. Now, find out how JDC’s cutting-edge trauma treatment program is helping children in post-tsunami Japan cope in the wake of their tragedy.