FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Marla Berkowitz, MA
President, Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc.
[email protected]
Announcing Launch of Jewish Deaf Congress Inc website!
Columbus, Ohio (August 27, 2007 )
Announcing the launch of a national Jewish Deaf organization, Jewish
Deaf Congress website, http://www.JewishDeafCongress.org
; everything you’ve wanted to know about Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc.
which was formerly known as National Congress of Jewish Deaf (NCJD)
by many old timers. The new site is a work in progress with a goal to
give an insight of the JDCs story, JDC Quarterly archives, articles
submitted by various Jewish individuals, and updated information of
its upcoming retreats and national conference.
JDCs president, Marla Berkowitz explains the motivation for the
creation of the website: Preserving our passion for strong identity
as Jews who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals and our Jewish
Deaf history deserves visibility. Therefore, the best venue for
educating and staying abreast of our activities is the website.
The Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc. today is a vibrant organization,
serving persons who are Jewish and Deaf or Hard of Hearing primarily
in North America. Our mission is to provide religious, cultural, and
educational experiences. Our people include those who became deaf
before acquiring language, those who became deaf later in life, and
those who are hard of hearing. Parents join our organization, as do
grandparents. Some with our deaf constituents represent a community
of interpreters or educators, and rabbis, or perhaps even children or
siblings or just friends of deaf adults.
JDC board is striving for innovative ways to create a “Jewish home”
where there are ample opportunities for Jewish learning, fostering
friendships, and celebrating Judaism is valued.
My hopes and dreams for JDC is to reach out and connect with as many
Jewish deaf or hard of hearing people throughout the country and the
world, says Deborah Mayer, JDCs Board at Large. Just as the wandering
Jews have been for thousandths of years, Jewish Deaf and Hard of
Hearing people may have found a place of their own.
The highlight of the website is the announcement of JDCs upcoming
retreat in October called Mapping your Jewish Spiritual Journey.
Check http://www.JewishDeafCongress.org
to download the flyer.
We encourage everyone to join us! Education is the key. I want JDC to
provide as many educational opportunities, especially through the use
of Vlogs on JDCs website. In this way, Deaf and Hard of Hearing
people can learn about Judaism in ASL, says Allon Yomtov, JDC
Treasurer.
Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc. is a voluntary organization, and is
actively seeking funding from various sources. Donations and
sponsorships are welcome.
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