The scars of October 7 and the Iron Swords War compel us to continue working tirelessly toward rehabilitating Israeli society. The extensive impact and deep pain make it especially difficult to rehabilitate the most vulnerable populations in society, making the need for aid and support more urgent than ever.
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Expanding the Safety Net in Northern Israel: Addressing Emergency Challenges
In response to the tense security situation in northern Israel, JDC-Israel is expanding its activities to provide comprehensive support to the most vulnerable populations. The goal is to create a social and economic safety net ensuring that no citizen is left behind during this challenging period.
Meet the Winners of the 2023 Zusman-JDC Prize
After an extensive search process, we are proud to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) Hadas Minka-Brand, Ph.D, has been appointed as Executive Director of JDC-Israel and will assume her role on September 15.
Brigadier General (Ret.) Hadas Minka-Brand, Ph.D was selected for the position of Executive Director of JDC-Israel
After an extensive search process, we are proud to announce that Brigadier General (Ret.) Hadas Minka-Brand, Ph.D, has been appointed as Executive Director of JDC-Israel and will assume her role on September 15.
Thank you, Sigal!
Sigal Shelach, PhD, our CEO for the past six years, is stepping down after a challenging and complex tenure during which she led Israel’s largest social organization.
ImpactWell – Israeli Medical Innovation for Developing Countries
A new initiative connecting young people affected by the October 7th events and the ‘Swords of Iron’ war with at-risk youth
Parents and Children on the Field
A therapeutic-educational program for building the relationship between parents and their children and strengthening mental resilience
Marking 3 Years of the ‘Creative Education’ Reform
The “Creative Education” reform marks three years of activity in vocational education in Israel, aimed at developing creative skills and improving students’ chances of integration into the job market. Despite the challenges of the war, the 28 participating schools have adapted their activities to support the community and security forces.
Holocaust Remembrance Day – The Second Trauma of Ella and Lev
After the events of October 7th in the Mishor HaGefen neighborhood of Ofakim, where 52 people were murdered, Ella and her 100-year-old husband Lev, both Holocaust survivors, received support and assistance through the ‘Community Supporter’ program, which helps elderly citizens and those with disabilities during emergencies.
“Nafshi” – The Digital Platform for Personalized Emotional and Mental Health Support
The complex period we are all going through necessitates an approach to emotional and mental health support that is more convenient, diverse, and personalized. Therefore, we have created a unique digital platform – the “Nafshi” portal.