The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. (JDC) is a non-political humanitarian aid organization headquartered in New York that is the overseas arm of the North American Jewish community. Committed to the rescue of Jews in danger, relief of those in distress, renewal of Jewish community life, and support of Israel in its most urgent social challenges, JDC (also known as “The Joint”) sponsors and develops social and community assistance programs in over 60 countries around the world. In Hungary, JDC Works in partnership and cooperation with diverse grass roots organizations and Jewish communities in developing a strong and vibrant Jewish life.
JDC is proud of organizing this festival together with Marom due to the fact that it provides a reach out opportunity to engage in the celebration of Chanukah in an inclusive and pluralistic way. The concept to recuperate a symbolic place like the Jewish quarter not just to remember the past but to keep developing Jewish life for everyone.