I Seek My Brethren: Ralph Goldman and the Story of the American Joint Distribution Committee

Shachtman, Tom

ISBN 10: 1557044953 / ISBN 13: 9781557044952

Published by Newmarket Press, New York, NY, 2001

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In print for 25.95.; Octavo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Seek My Brethren: Ralph Goldman and the Story of the American Joint Distribution Committee
• Publisher: Newmarket Press, New York, NY
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1557044953
• ISBN 13: 9781557044952
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Illustrated by B & W Photographs
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Jewish Studies/Jewish Literature

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Synopsis

The biography of a remarkable man driven by a simple missionto help those in need, wherever they are foundand the story of an organization, which has, since 1914, sponsored rescue, relief and reconstruction programs throughout the world. Founded over 85 years ago as a response to the plight of Palestinian Jews caught up in the agony of World War I, the American Joint Distribution Committee (alternately known as the "JDC" or "The Joint") is a nonsectarian, nonpartisan, apolitical, humanitarian relief agency whose work is deliberately low-profile because so much of it depends on secret negotiations with foreign governments. Its mission has taken its representatives to Western Europe after World War II ("the Jewish Marshall Plan"), to the establishment of the state of Israel, to the former Soviet Union, and to Africa and India. As an activist and leader in the organization since the 1960s, Ralph Goldman is the heart and soul of the JDC. He played a key role in Israel's formative years, and has been on the front lines of the JDC's humanitarian efforts worldwide. Currently the Honorary Executive Vice President of the JDC, Goldman still plays an active role in the organization today. Following Goldman's career, we get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the post-WWII political and social landscape, and a picture of how one man's compassion can profoundly affect the lives of many. 30 b/w photos.