About Morim.org
Since 2000 Morim.org and Madrichim.org educational resource centers, have been serving a community of educators from over 90 countries around the world. The entire website and all of its contents are available in English, Russian, French and Spanish.
The contents of Morim.org and Madrichim.org are adapted to fit the needs of classroom environments, camps, youth movements and other educational structures thus providing a comprehensive gamut of creative and innovative programs for all ages. These programs are developed by a team of educators from different continents, experts in specific fields and specialists in pedagogical processing.
Each program that is developed has the following components:
Clear and measurable objectives.
Guidance material for the teacher or coordinator that is also intended to further explore specific subjects.
Different activity formats for the participants.
Activities for parents and children.
Concrete end-products reflecting tangible results of the learning process.
The sites offer programs on a variety of themes, including: Jewish Calendar, Traditions and Symbols, Values, History, Characters, Israel, Life Cycle, Arts and Literature, Jewish Thought, Jewish Sources, Hebrew and Developmental Programs.
Morim.org and Madrichim.org are representative of the diversity of Jewish culture and education while reflecting Judaism in a pluralistic way.
About JDC Europe & Latin America
JDC-Europe Regional Strategy
Help Jewish communities in Europe become self-sustainable, vibrant communities
Standardize, coordinate, and improve JDC-supported welfare services throughout the region while focusing on shifting welfare responsibilities to local entities
Provide consultation to communities in the areas of leadership training, strategic planning, fund-raising, property management, and networking
Contribute to the professionalization of Jewish life in Europe to ensure properly managed and carefully developed communal and regional growth
Assist local communities to ensure that the basic needs of Jewish children get met
JDC-Latin America Regional Strategy
Continue to implement JDC’s five-year phaseout plans from the Social Emergency Assistance Program in Argentina and Uruguay as agreed between JDC and local partners while working with local communities to meet the basic food and medical needs of their most vulnerable citizens
Provide communities with consultation and training to enhance local infrastructure, programs, and community planning
Provide assistance on an emergency basis for communities at risk or in need
Improve coordination among communities in the region and facilitate contact with communities in different countries
Develop and implement JDC–International Development Program efforts throughout the region in cooperation with local Jewish communities
About the JDC
Since 1914, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has given global expression to the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another. Working today in over 70 countries, JDC acts on behalf of North America's Jewish communities and others to rescue Jews in danger, provide relief to those in distress, revitalize overseas Jewish communities, and help Israel overcome the social challenges of its most vulnerable citizens. JDC also provides non-sectarian emergency relief and long-term development assistance worldwide.
Vision
From JDC’s perspective, the future vision for Jews across the world consists of:
Jewish communities that are ever stronger and that are independently capable of recognizing and responding to their own needs, capable of creating and offering opportunities for Jewish life, and capable of ensuring the well-being of all Jews. Strong community infrastructure will ensure they are prepared to respond to all scenarios.
A vibrant Israel that is understanding of and able to respond to the material and social challenges of its most vulnerable populations, so that all citizens are included and empowered
An ever deeper and stronger connection between Jewish communities everywhere
Mission
JDC is the overseas arm of the American Jewish community, focused on its 3Rs and I mission:
Rescue of Jews at risk
Relief for Jews in need
Renewal of Jewish community life
Israel: Partnerships with public organizations to improve the lives of the most vulnerable members of society
Principles of Operation
JDC operates on the following principles:
Choice: Respectful of the decisions of Jews to live wherever they choose, while acknowledging the unique opportunity for Jewish life in Israel
Non-Political, Non-Denominational: Nonidentification with partisan positions
Pluralistic: Respectful of diverse Jewish beliefs and viewpoints
Lay-Professional Partnership: Strong alliance between lay leaders and professionals, recognizing the distinct and mutually strengthening roles of each
Community Self-Sufficiency: Striving to strengthen local community leadership and infrastructure so as to foster independence
Professional Excellence: Engaging and developing professionals at the highest levels
Read more about the JDC at: www.jdc.org
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