JDC is the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. What started with a cablegram in 1914 requesting the American Jewish community’s support in aiding starving Jews in Ottoman-era Palestine continues to serve as a beacon of hope for Jews and others in 70 countries today. Rebuilding a shattered Europe after the Holocaust. Helping the fledgling State of Israel thrive. Assisting Soviet Jewry. Strengthening Jewish communities from Casablanca to Mumbai and beyond. Responding to natural disasters. We act whenever and wherever we are needed, propelled by our Jewish values and our commitment to mutual responsibility. We’re a passionate, innovative, and diverse global team dedicated to lifting lives and strengthening communities in 70 countries. As the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to global crises like natural disasters, public health emergencies, and more. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.