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2018 Year In Review: A Message From The President & CEO

It has been a challenging year for American Jewry. We witnessed shootings and hate crimes. We watched as openly anti-Semitic political candidates vied for spots in Congress. Yet out of the tragedies and challenges came many wonderful things.

#ShowUpforShabbat

Last Shabbat, we witnessed the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history. This Shabbat, we respond with our greatest show of solidarity. #ShowUpforShabbat

Help those impacted by 2018 hurricanes

Help hurricane victims today. 100% of your donation goes to 2018 hurricane relief.

JDC Responds to Indonesia Tsunami, Earthquake

Following the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is raising funds for immediate and long-term support.

Merilyn Berenbom - Winner of Earl J. Tranin Jewish Community Service Award

Earl Tranin believed strongly that one should fully commit to his or her work as a volunteer and as a community leader. And no one embodies those traits better than Merilyn Berenbom, which is why she was selected for the 2018 Earl J. Tranin Distinguished Jewish Community Service Award.