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Over the past year and a half, we all retreated inwards. New connections were rare.

But during this time, we met David, a man in his early 60’s experiencing significant cognitive decline, living alone and unable to take care of his basic needs. His caregiver, Sarah, contacted us, as she too is getting older and struggling to take care of David but is deeply committed to his wellbeing.

Sarah is not David’s relative, but is acutely aware that he has no one else in the world to look after him. Her sense of compassion is not an isolated act of kindness — dozens of individuals reached out to MARVA during this period out of concern for neighbors, acquaintances and strangers who needed help. We are inspired by their dedication and initiative.

Recently, we met via Zoom with social workers and other professionals working with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in East Jerusalem, as part of MARVA’s efforts to reach diverse populations in communities across Israel. Not only did this take place during the pandemic, but also amid spiraling tensions around the time of the war in May. Being part of this group of diverse individuals — Jews, Christians and Muslims — all united by common vision to help elderly residents of East Jerusalem was remarkable and motivates us to seek further connections across Israel.

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In Their Words: The Pandemic

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Dr. Mickey Schindler - Marva

Finding New Connections to Compassion

“Dozens of individuals reached out to MARVA during this period out of concern for neighbors, acquaintances and strangers who needed help. We are inspired by their dedication and initiative.“

— Dr. Mickey Schindler, MARVA

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Esty Shushan - Nivcharot

Finding Common Cause

“We concluded our virtual meeting teary eyed, and with a new hope for a shared breakthrough.“

— Esty Shushan, Nivcharot

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Sherelle Hogan - Pure Heart Foundation

Remaining Consistent Through Challenge

“Not embracing Pure Heart scholars, while knowing they needed a hug from me, was unbearable.“

— Sherelle Hogan, Pure Heart Foundation

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Beth Steinberg photo

Embracing Creativity and Versatility

“We focused on staying real and in the moment, aware that thinking and working flexibly was key to surviving a time of constant change and uncertainty. I’m so proud of that.“

— Beth Steinberg, Shutaf

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Miriam Avraham - Shutaf

Gratefully Reflecting on the Future

“I became almost grateful for the chance to step back from the frenzy of the day-to-day work, and truly reflect on the future of Shutaf.“

— Miriam Avraham, Shutaf

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Jared Ciner - SPIRIT Club

Building Relationships for Greater Impact

“I have so much fun building relationships and connections to people I never expected to meet.“

— Jared Ciner, SPIRIT Club

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Michelle Suazo - The Food Project of UEmpower of Maryland

Empowered Through Tragedy

“Tragedy made us stop and reflect on whether we were fighting an uphill battle that could never be won.“

— Michelle Suazo, The Food Project of UEmpower of Maryland

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Evie Litwok - Witness to Mass Incarceration

Adjusting to Meet New Challenges

“I focused my energy in a new direction.“

— Evie Litwok, Witness to Mass Incarceration

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