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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


JDC volunteers gather in Moscow to prepare mishloah manot for elderly Jews

“I can say that doing something good for people, making sweets with your own hands, and putting all your heart in is so much better than receiving any gifts," said one of the volunteers.

Jewish volunteers from Moscow prepare mishloah manot

Joint Distribution Committee chooses new president after first election

The 105-year-old organization provides aid and services to Jewish populations in need across the globe, and took an active role aiding Holocaust survivors, Soviet Jewry, and Ethiopian Jews.

The American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) distributes matza to elderly jews in Odessa, Ukraine.

Interdisciplinary effort assists thousands of young Israelis at risk

"Yated" is a national interdisciplinary program for young adults at risk led by JDC, with financial backing from the Labor Ministry.

Young adults from Umm el-Fahm participate in a Yated program

Jewish groups send aid to Indonesia as death toll tops 400

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee has maintained a presence in Indonesia since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

Indonesian navy prepare packages of aid to distribute to victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Palu at Koarmada II port in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

The Israeli cause that US Jews can consistently rally around

While other NGOs are harmed by Diaspora-Israel tension, JDC is largely unscathed, JDC's CEO says.

 David Schizer, JDC CEO, plays basketball with disabled Israelis at the Spivack gymnasium in Ramat Gan. The game, last month, was a part of a program aimed at integrating people with disabilities into Israeli society through sport

Antisemitic slogans painted on 3 Jewish buildings in Odessa, Ukraine

The incidents follow several cases of death threats and vandalism against Jewish institutions in western Ukraine, including at cemeteries and synagogues.

Graffiti that was found in Cheshire (northwest England) on the edge of a golf course that is known to have many Jewish members, in August 2016

World Jewry marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) runs activities in eight different countries.

Workshops with people with disabilities sharing their stories as part of the Disabilities festival in Kishinev, Moldova.

Disabled renew protest to receive improved benefits

15 disabled people lead by the group 'Disabled are becoming panthers' moved on to the Prime Minister’s Office, blocking the entrances and exits to the buildings.

Israeli citizens with disabilities renew their protest to receive improved benefits.

Hundreds of teens gather in Ukraine for leadership conference

JDC says event is largest gathering of Jewish teenagers from FSU.

Teenage girls smile while attending the BBYO international convention in Dallas.

JDC sees Jewish volunteering bloom in Europe and FSU

This summer, volunteers will visit lonely, homebound seniors to help them celebrate Shabbat.

The American Joint Jewish Distribution Committee (JDC) distributes matza to elderly jews in Odessa, Ukraine.