Jewish in Congo

Anne Roberts is traveling with four other JWW delegates in Congo’s eastern provinces. They will work with survivors of the country’s decades-long conflict, which has claimed nearly six millions lives. They will meet with JWW’s partners on the ground, with whom JWW works to create innovative programs and projects that change lives and transform communities.

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Throughout the world, there seems to be an epidemic rise of antisemitism.   How extraordinary that in the rural villages of Congo, we are experiencing a totally different response. Tamara, the Chief of Party for International Medical Corps in Congo, told us that in the remote area around our Yesterday we went to Mumosho. The entire village –men, women and children– came out to greet us as we dedicated the These communities now know that we, as Jews, look upon them as our brothers and sisters and that together we repair the world. And they know the story of Dillon Henry –one Jewish boy who died too young — whose spirit of helping others will continue to live in their village. Dillon's face will smile down on all who enter the Center. I feel very proud to be here as a representative of JWW, because, to me, the work of JWW reflects the true meaning of being Jewish– changing one life at a time.