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A unique project in Ofakim – an urban coffee cart operated by senior citizen volunteers.

Connecting business and community – 200 businesses owned by reservists and residents of the northern and southern regions are coming to the large malls.

The International Day of Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities is observed annually on December 3 and is dedicated to promoting understanding of people with disabilities and encouraging support for their dignity, rights, and well-being.

“The stares don’t bother me anymore, but it’s still very difficult for others,” says Noam Gez (26), a freshly hired electrical engineer and model, who was wounded in combat in 2017 during his military service in the Moran unit. Noam lost his left hand from the middle of the forearm, went blind in his right eye, and five shrapnel remained in his brain. “The first time I left Soroka Hospital, I felt like everyone was staring at me. The pain of self-definition, the fear of stares – all of these hinder the rehabilitation process.”

As part of the humanitarian project to assist authorities in the north, the Joint Emergency Operations Center began operating, serving the 19 participating authorities. As part of the project, we are helping authorities strengthen their emergency systems, with an emphasis on providing rapid, tailored, and effective care to the most vulnerable populations in their area.

The past year has highlighted the importance of taking care of our own mental health and that of those around us. It is the foundation for community and personal resilience.

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.

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.

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.

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.