American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

We work in 70 countries to alleviate hunger and hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create lasting connections to Jewish life, and provide immediate relief for victims of natural and man-made disasters. Here’s how:

Building Jewish Life
and Leaders

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Helping the World’s Neediest Jews

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Empowering All
Israelis

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Responding to
Global Emergencies

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100+ Years of Impact

From JDC’s birth at the outset of World War I to the displaced persons’ camps that helped Holocaust survivors start new lives, from strengthening a fledgling Israel to helping Jewish communities in the former Soviet Union thrive today, JDC helps Jews in need.

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JDC In the News

CNN
How to help Guatemala recover from the Fuego volcano

06/11/2018

In a story, JDC’s response to aid Guatemalans severely affected after the eruption of the Fuego volcano is highlighted.

Forward
A Look Inside The Lives Of Israeli Bedouins In The Negev

06/10/2018

An op-ed on JDC’s HOME exhibit focuses on the vulnerable Bedouin and Israeli Arab populations helped by JDC.

The Times of Israel
Thousands in Budapest flock to Jewish street fair in sign of community’s revival

06/09/2018

A feature on the JDC-supported Judafest street festival in Budapest, which drew thousands of participants and highlights thriving Jewish life in the country.

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JDC Field Blog

Explore the Revamped JDC Archives Site

07/05/2018

The JDC Archives, one of the most important collections in the world for the study of modern Jewish history, holds the institutional records of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee since its founding in 1914, showcasing the organization’s key humanitarian work over the past 104 years. Now, after a major revamp, the JDC Archives website is being unveiled with a crisper and cleaner look. In addition, the site’s functionality has been modernized, making it more user and mobile friendly.

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10 Oct 2018 October 10, 2018 - 12:00 am - October 21, 2018 - 12:00 am
JDC Ambassadors Mission: Russia & Estonia
Witness the remarkable reemergence of Jewish life in former Soviet states
- Tallinn, EstoniaLocation
04 Nov 2018 November 4, 2018 - 12:00 am - November 9, 2018 - 12:00 am
JDC Ambassadors Mission: Ukraine
Spend the best of Autumn visiting the Jewish Heartland of Europe
- Kyiv, UkraineLocation

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