Feature Stories

Surviving Breast Cancer Marks Beginning of Journey for Israeli Women

At first glance, Ruth, an American-Israeli journalist living in Jerusalem, and Ibtisam, a Palestinian mother of three from the West Bank, could not be from more different worlds. But last month, as they joined JDC’s COPE Forum for Palestinian and Israeli Breast Cancer Survivors on a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina, they cemented a bond that transcends ethnic, religious, and national divides—a bond that can only be understood by fellow survivors of the disease.
July 11, 2012
Young Teacher Promotes Jewish Continuity in Ancient Community

Geula is 21, born and raised in Djerba, Tunisia, to a Jewish family whose roots here go back for centuries. But in the spirit of the times—and her country—she isn't spending much time looking at the past. Instead, she sets her sights on her work as a teacher, equipping her female students with the tools to be the next link in the unbroken chain she believes makes her community special.
March 13, 2012
Employment Centers Open New Doors for Israeli Arabs

JDC's multi-year plan with the Government of Israel is helping Israeli Arabs face these challenges head on through the creation of employment training and placement centers in Arab cities and towns. Through the partnership, 20 employment centers will be built to serve Arab, Bedouin, and Druze communities across Israel. Five of these centers are already up and running and the remainder will be operational by 2015.
March 6, 2012
Step by Step: Women Lead Havana’s Jewish Renaissance

When Marlen Fernandez Barroto was born 40 years ago to a peasant family in Havana, Cuba it was anything but predictable that she would become a central figure in the island’s Jewish community of 1,500 members. Growing up during Fidel Castro’s era, religion was nowhere to be found in Marlen’s home, though she says, “My mother always told me that I was curious about religion from a young age.”
February 22, 2012
Early Intervention Gives Ethiopian-Israeli Mother and Daughter Renewed Hope

An evaluation by JDC’s Parents and Children Together (PACT) physical therapist revealed that Shirel had critical developmental delays in every area. She showed signs of emotional and social trouble; her muscle development was lagging, visible in her dragging feet as she walked. She desperately needed more help than Ilana could provide.
February 8, 2012
Given Second Chance, Israeli Immigrant Turns Her Life Around

Struck by tragedy, 23-year-old Avigail was raising her three young sons alone. Find out how JDC’s employment training program for disadvantaged Israeli women empowered this Kavkazi immigrant.
January 10, 2012
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.
November 1, 2011
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.
October 18, 2011
Powering Up Israel's Haredi Community

Pini Mendel, co-founder of a boutique tech company, is one of Israel’s trailblazing social entrepreneurs. Find out how JDC’s employment initiative helps him fully staff his pioneering firm with 90 ultra-Orthodox women who are among the best programmers in the business.
September 13, 2011
Woman of Valor Brings Hope to Struggling Jewish Families in Uruguay

Miriam is a leader among volunteers who are restoring dignity to hundreds of Montevideo’s Jewish families facing economic despair. Find out how JDC’s innovative leadership trainings are creating a strong network of support for those in need.
July 5, 2011

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Feature Stories

Surviving Breast Cancer Marks Beginning of Journey for Israeli Women

Young Teacher Promotes Jewish Continuity in Ancient Community

Employment Centers Open New Doors for Israeli Arabs

Step by Step: Women Lead Havana’s Jewish Renaissance

Early Intervention Gives Ethiopian-Israeli Mother and Daughter Renewed Hope

Given Second Chance, Israeli Immigrant Turns Her Life Around

Elderly Woman Finds Community and Hope

Bringing Health Awareness to Hungary’s Women

Powering Up Israel's Haredi Community

Woman of Valor Brings Hope to Struggling Jewish Families in Uruguay

JDC, Cookies, and Your Privacy

Feature Stories

Surviving Breast Cancer Marks Beginning of Journey for Israeli Women

Young Teacher Promotes Jewish Continuity in Ancient Community

Employment Centers Open New Doors for Israeli Arabs

Step by Step: Women Lead Havana’s Jewish Renaissance

Early Intervention Gives Ethiopian-Israeli Mother and Daughter Renewed Hope

Given Second Chance, Israeli Immigrant Turns Her Life Around

Elderly Woman Finds Community and Hope

Bringing Health Awareness to Hungary’s Women

Powering Up Israel's Haredi Community

Woman of Valor Brings Hope to Struggling Jewish Families in Uruguay

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