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Through the Charles H. Revson Foundation, Documenting JDC’s Ukraine Response

With a grant from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Archives is documenting JDC’s ongoing efforts to help those impacted by the Ukraine crisis.

For Jews in India, Eight Decades of Building Joyful Jewish Community

For more than 80 years, JDC has focused on providing vital support to India’s poorest Jews, developing tomorrow’s Jewish leaders, and offering cultural enrichment.

A Lifeline for Jews in Cuba

JDC’s ongoing humanitarian support — food, medicine, and Jewish programming — are a lifeline for more than 600 Jews in Cuba.

KAHAL: A Safe Space to be Jewish for College Students Abroad

KAHAL helps Jewish students studying abroad participate in events and build relationships with locals and other students in their host cities.

Leveraging Israeli Technology to Improve Public Health in Ghana

ImpactWell uses Israeli medical technologies to reduce illness and improve life expectancy among outlying and underserved populations.

Active Jewish Teens (AJT): Ten Years of Programming for Jewish Youth

Active Jewish Teens (AJT) — a program that brings together Jewish teenagers from across the former Soviet Union (FSU) — is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Empowering European Jewish Changemakers

The Stronger Together seminar was an opportunity for communal professionals and lay leaders to learn from each other and from scholars and rabbis

Crisis in Ukraine: JDC Responds

More than two and a half years into the Ukraine crisis, JDC’s humanitarian response to the ongoing conflict continues — caring for the most vulnerable Jews.

Helping Israel — Now and for The Future

Millions of Israelis are in crisis, facing displacement, trauma, and unemployment. JDC is there to help — as we have been for more than a century.

Caring for Ukraine’s Jews

A Proud History of Creating Opportunity-for All Israelis

Re-Energizing Global-Jewish Life

In Turkey Leveraging-Partners for a Robust Nonsectarian Response

Developing Leaders Through Travel

Giving Voice to JDC’s Story

Innovating Care for The Most Vulnerable

Building a Jewish Future Together

Extending Care to All Ukrainians

Reinventing a Century of History for a Modern World

When COVID-19 halted in-person events, JDC Archives reimagined itself for a virtual world. Through online events, JDC Archives reached more people than ever.

Meeting the Moment, Young Professionals Give Back

During pandemic isolation, JDC Entwine brought people together through its virtual Giving Circles, an opportunity to gather and pool charitable contributions.

Pioneering Volunteerism Across Three Generations

At JDC’s Volunteer Center in Kherson, Ukraine, dedicated volunteers run educational programs, fitness classes, and keep the the homebound elderly company.

Coming Together to Build Hungary’s Jewish Future

JDC’s Mozaik Hub in Budapest, Hungary, is a coworking space that offers professional development and networking opportunities for young Jewish professionals.

In Tunisia, Opening a World of Opportunities for Girls

For the past 14 years, the JDC-supported Kanfei Yonah school in Djerba, Tunisia, has given young girls and women access to education.

Mobilizing Jewish Values in India’s COVID-19 Catastrophe

When COVID-19 surged across India, JDC immediately mobilized its local partnerships and delivered crucial aid to the country’s most vulnerable residents.

Supporting Argentina’s At-Risk Jewish Communities

As president of the Jewish Community of Cordoba, Argentina, Sandra Werner once sought help from the very community she now leads.

Training Israel’s Workers to Meet Tomorrow’s Challenges

The pandemic has posed major challenges to vulnerable Israelis. But JDC continues to support them through programs like “Skill Up” and the Yated network.

For Isolated Elderly Jews, Bridging the Digital Divide

During pandemic, JDC is spearheading JOINTECH, a program that leverages smartphone technology to connect elderly, isolated Jews in the former Soviet Union.

A Future for Subsistence Farmers

From Unemployable to Employer

Snapshot: JDC’s Work Around the World

In Wartime, Caring for Elderly Israelis

JDC Celebrates Centennial in Washington DC

Redesigning Polish Jewry

In Romania, a Grassroots Chanukah

Home for the Holidays

Warsaw JCC Debuts

Limmud Travels to India

Kristallnacht: 75 Years Later

One Schools Journey

Judafest in Bulgaria

Winning the Jewish Lottery

Supporting Cuba’s Jewish Athletes

Sukkot in Romania

Summer Love at Szarvas

Mourning a True Jointnik

A Kazak Boy Mirrors Jewish Revival

A Healing Hug from Israel to Japan

Powering Up Israel’s Haredi Community

Jewish Renewal Goes Live

Walking and Dreaming Again in Haiti