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Ariel Zwang

Ariel Zwang is the CEO of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).

Hundreds of people in the post-Oct. 7 battered Israeli city of Ofakim attended a ceremony honoring community members who fought terrorists and local volunteers who are part of JDC’s new initiative building community resilience, healing and recovery in frontlines cities, Jan. 22, 2024. Photo by Hanani Horovitz.

Faced with a Jewish world in crisis, know that we’re made for this moment

When at-risk populations are empowered, they can become engines for strengthening families, communities and societies.

Ariel Zwang

March 28, 2024

JDC staff and volunteers delivering food to elderly Ukrainian Jews during the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: JDC.

A quiet crisis in Ukraine

For poor and elderly Jews, and for children and families in need, there is a daily grind to make ends meet.

Ariel Zwang

Feb. 15, 2022