The Humanitarian Mission by Jewish Joint Distribution Committee in Hungary (1914-1921)

The purpose of the research paper is coverage process deployment Jewish Joint Distribution Committee’s humanitarian mission in Hungary, determination its scope and addressees, evaluation aid results.
 scientific novelty lies fact that for first time JDC’s shown Hungarian territories – during First World War, as part Austria-Hungary, after an independent State. role helping both Jews refugees from who suffered hostilities shown. volumes assistance, forms main addressers receipt are disclosed.
 Conclusions. In spite insurmountable difficulties War I post-War years followed it; lack unity many internal differences; negative attitudes various governments all these obstacles, American Jewry was able not only to deliver general organized relief starving European (including Jews), but also assist organization machinery transmission private relief. Indeed, on November 13, 1919, Dr. Bogen wrote his report: “The most essential factor this rehabilitation establishment necessary means transmit so generously proffered by Jewry, system”.
 JDC had brought together common task mercy shades opinion. experience developed recruited dedicated personnel. A small adaptable staff diverse background a corps experts ready take additional assignments. network affiliated organizations prepared assume responsibility reconstruction, available event unexpected crisis.
 Aids Hungary was, though small, very tangible. Local Jews, well neighboring (especially Galicia) received much-needed support. Participation program Children’s Fund saved tens thousands children their families death. At same time, continuation future. All created basis transition stage which, if possible, we will highlight further studies.