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Israel at War

April 7, 2024, News

Six months have now passed since Hamas’ devastating terrorist attacks on Israel on October 7th. Six months that have changed Jewish people and Jewish communities across the world, with antisemitism rising to unprecedented levels. Alarmingly, more than 130 hostages remain in captivity after being taken by Hamas, including men, women and children of all ages. They, and their families, have suffered 181 long, intolerable nights. Their release is paramount and we, alongside the entire community, anxiously await their safe return.

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Ecuador earthquake

Humanitarian Response, News

Late on Saturday, April 16, 2016, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador. It lasted for more than a minute. It was the biggest earthquake the country has experienced in over 40 years. At least 270 people are known to have died and that number is expected to rise as rescue teams recover bodies.

A thought for seder night

Kindertransport

On June 30, 1939, a steam ship arrived at the port of Southampton. Maurice Williams, the Port Medical Officer, was there to meet the liner. He climbed on board and set about examining the health of dozens of children who had made the voyage from Germany alone.

The ever changing and growing needs in Greece

Humanitarian Response

This was my first visit to Greece since we started supporting refugees there in September last year. Our aim for the trip was to meet with partners and to assess the ever changing and growing needs in Athens. There are approximately 44,000 refugees in Greece at the moment, with around 10-15,000 in Athens (although this has now increased to around 25,000 as those from the islands are brought to the city).

Paul Anticoni, World Jewish Relief’s Chief Executive on his recent visit to see our work in Rwanda. I last visited Rwanda in 1997, still a dark period in the country’s life. Wounds were raw, scars of conflict apparent and international agencies ruled the roost rebuilding destroyed infrastructure.

Boom and bust in Ukraine

Employment and Livelihoods, Support for Older People, Support for Ukraine

World Jewish Relief’s Programmes Officer, Kateryna Roshchyna, has experienced the strain the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is having on the economy and how your support is making a crucial impact. It is not only those on the front line of the conflict who are suffering. The effects of the war have permeated through all of Ukraine. Everyone is affected. Fraught even before the conflict, Ukraine’s economy is now on the brink.

Greek crisis: World Jewish Relief responds

Emergency Appeals, Humanitarian Response

The refugee crisis within Greece has intensified this week. We are discussing with our local partners on how to scale up the project on the Greek / Macedonian border, responding to any new needs of the medical unit, funded by our refugee crisis appeal.