For Jews in India, Eight Decades of Building Joyful Jewish Community

For eight decades, JDC has focused on providing vital support to India’s poorest Jews, developing tomorrow’s Jewish leaders through programs like Jewish Youth Pioneers (JYP), the country’s only Jewish youth group, and offering Jewish educational enrichment through programs like Hebrew lessons and holiday celebrations. The community often gathers for unique festivals like Khai Fest, an annual talent show and fundraiser each Chanukah that supports Bayiti, JDC’s home for elderly Jews in India. It also organizes a Malida, a seder-like ceremony with prayer and sweets, to celebrate Tu B’Shvat in its special way.