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.
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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.
Closing event and appreciation ceremony for the staff of the ‘Mobile Units for Rights Realization’ system
Last week, we held a closing event and appreciation ceremony for the staff of the Mobile Units system, a system that assisted in making rights and grants accessible and realizable in various areas for residents of the South and North who were evacuated from their homes to hotels across the country.
The First Six Months of the ‘Swords of Iron’ War
Summary of JDC’s emergency activities in Israel
New service for evacuees with disabilities – “Smart Homes” program
The “Smart Homes” program, developed by JDC-Israel Unlimited, assists people with disabilities who have relocated due to the war to make their temporary living environment accessible.
The Grove of the Fallen in memory of the martyrs of City Ashkelon
After Tu BeShvat and in the shadows of the Iron Swords War, the Grove of the Fallen in memory of the martyrs of City Ashkelon was inagurated. We are excited to take part in the establishment of the grove, the fruit of a collaborative initiative between Ashkelon municipality and the organization.