Shalom!
Mission
Jewish Deaf Congress (JDC) functions as an inclusive and accessible Jewish Deaf national organization, network and resource center, rooted in Judaism and Deaf experiences, cultures and values of lifelong Jewish learning to discover, connect and flourish.
*Deaf includes Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened individuals and their families.
Who
Deaf people of all ages and their families, rabbis, synagogue lay leaders, and service providers, wishing to learn about and engage in Jewish beliefs, practices, and heritages of modern Judaism.
What
We aim to uplift and inspire Deaf people with meaningful learning and connections, and to enrich spiritual lives through discovery and exploration of Judaism.
How
Welcome to Our Community
JDC Offerings
L'Chaim Learning
A virtual and visual Learning Community making Judaism relevant, meaningful and joyful in our own language!
Events
Celebrate holidays, festivals, lifecycle events and more, in-person or virtually near and far.
Resources
JDC Events
Lecture: Israel’s History, Zionism, and the Israeli Deaf Community (In-Person!)
Join us at Gallaudet for an insightful and interactive family program as we explore Israel's captivating history, from its ancient
Festival of Nights Hanukkah Celebration 2023
This is a multi-city live streaming and in-person celebration!
Course: 12 Chapters of Israel
For more than 3,000 years, Jews have inhabited the land of Israel. Sometimes our population there was minuscule, and sometimes
Virtual Shabbat
Jewish Deaf
Spotlight Series
Learn from Deaf rabbis, leaders, authors, artists and/or entrepreneurs to be Jewish sharing their experiences to inspire you!
Havurot Circle
Small group themed gatherings and special interest groups of Jewish Deaf of all walks of life meet virtually on monthly basis.
(For example, meet-greet singles, teens and families, mahjong games, Shabbat experiences, and many more)
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Jewish Virtual Learning
Educational modules on Jewish traditions, heritage, and culture in ASL.
- Shabbat at Home
- Jewish Holidays and Festivals
- Jewish Lifecycle events
- Torah Study
- Jewish Spirituality
- Jewish Traditions and History
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