The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee endorsed plans for the merger of UJA, the Council of Jewish Federations and the United Israel Appeal. JDC’s board unanimously agreed to divest itself of ownership of UJA, which had provided funding for JDC’s worldwide relief and rescue work. The JDC will continue to operate as a separate entity following the merger, which is scheduled to be finalized in April, pending approval of the UIA board at a meeting this month and the ratification of local federations.
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