Mon, Sep 08
04:00PM
Mon, Sep 08
04:00PM

film and discussion

Special Film Viewing: Rare Archival Footage from a Century of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)

Features rare archival films from the JDC Archives treasures of the organization’s work over the last century. Highlights include rare footage of life in Poland on the eve of the Holocaust, excerpts from a 1941 film addressing JDC’s response to the Nazi advance in Europe, a historic sound recording about the airlift of Yemenite Jews to Israel, and documentary video footage of the life-saving JDC rescue convoy from besieged Sarajevo to safe haven. Those familiar with JDC’s history, along with the newly initiated, will appreciate this unique opportunity to experience the breadth of the organization’s life-saving work depicted on screen and through audio recordings.


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film and discussion