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Confronting Israel’s mental health emergency

As millions recover from the stress of war, JDC is expanding care, harnessing technology, and fostering resilience across Israel

Galit Gurevich, whose husband served in the reserves, found crucial support during a dif!cult period through one of  JDC’s vetted digital mental health tools empowering thousands of Israelis to build resilience
When practical knowledge meets field experience – a foundation is built that can help tackle present challenges and prepare for the future

The social repository everyone can use: Tools, guides, and insights from the field

 JDC has developed programs to help reservists and disabled veterans transition back to work  and fill roles that Israeli businesses need to return to full productivity. Pictured here, reservists at a management training initiative.

From vulnerability to strength: Empowering the economically at-risk

Efrat Stern: Believes effective mental well-being solutions require collaboration between government, organizations, and communities.

'It's about every one of us': JDC Division Director addresses Israel's mental fortitude amid crisis


Over 50 Jewish communities donated to earthquake relief efforts

Global Jewish communities have sprung into action to help those suffering from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

 Members of the Disaster Response Special Unit, who will fly to Turkey to help in the aftermath of an earthquake, board a Hellenic Air Force C-130, before departing from the military airport of Elefsina, Greece, February 6, 2023

Michael Schneider: A world Jewry leader who passed away last month

Schneider’s professionalism was all the more impressive because he kept everything under wraps and was very discrete.

 MICHAEL SCHNEIDER delivers a radio address to the Jewish community of Sarajevo, Bosnia in 1992 as JDC ran its rescue operations from the besieged city.

NY Jewish federation approves $3 million in Ukraine emergency funding

The funds will be directed to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, the Jewish Agency  and other grassroots partners in the country.

Odessa Jews

Who is filling the void in Ukraine's Jewish community left by the JDC?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Looking at the reasons that the JDC is less and less involved in the Ukrainian Jewish community.

 MEMBERS OF THE Dnipro, Ukraine Jewish community in 2015 receiving help from the JDC.

JDC announces Ariel Zwang as new CEO

The announcement comes following months of internal strife and factional tension in the JDC regarding the search for a new CEO.

The JDC offices under construction in Jerusalem in August, 2020

Concerts held across Israel in honor of its Holocaust survivors

The initiative was proposed in light of the expected lockdown during the holidays, that will once again force the elderly to stay at home, often completely alone for a long period of time.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra held concerts across the country in honor of Israel's Holocaust survivors, September 16, 2020.

JDC rocked by internal strife over CEO search process - Special Report

Several senior officials have expressed concern over manner in which new CEO is being selected and its impact on NGO's future.

The JDC offices under construction in Jerusalem in August, 2020

JDC aid organization lays off 53 staffers around the world

In total, the organization is reducing its workforce by 10%. JDC is also drawing $5 million from its $170 million endowment and imposing salary freezes until the end of 2021.

Elderly Ukrainians receive food packages at the Hesed social welfare center in Donetsk run by JDC

Digital literacy, resilience to be key in the post-coronavirus world

Now that we have become accustomed or even dependent on it, the shift to the digital world is certain to outlive the threat of the virus.

Health worker Emilie Neumann helps a 79 year-old resident to attend an online video call with his relatives at Les Jardins d'Emeraude long-term care unit at Bischwiller departemental hospital, near Strasbourg, during a lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), France

JDC develops aid programs worldwide to help those affected by coronavirus

In the former Soviet Union, in Israel, in Latin America and even in Ethiopia, the JDC continues to help the most vulnerable, including the poor and elderly.

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN by Shraga for the JDC in the former Soviet Union.