On September 10th, 2024, we hosted a 30th birthday gala for our community members, partners, Hungarian supporters, and Friends of JCC Budapest at the Budapest Music Center. Among the distinguished guests were U.S. Ambassador to Hungary David Pressman, Israeli Ambassador to Hungary Yacov Hadas-Handelsman, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) President Annie Sandler, JDC CEO Ariel Zwang, and members of the Friends of JCC Budapest, including representatives of the Balint family who are the namesakes of our institution. This special night allowed us to reflect on the early years of JCC’s founding and reminisce about our community-building efforts over the past three decades.
We welcomed 30 + friends to visit Budapest, meet our community members, and join the unique celebrations of the milestone of our 30th birthday. Highlights included city tours, meeting with local dignitaries or diplomats, Judafest and of course the 30th Anniversary gala. Our community is stronger because we have members and supporters from around the world!
This special publication celebrates JCC’s 30-year history and is filled with thought-provoking, emotional, funny, and sometimes surprising stories, photos, and chronicles. By purchasing this special edition, you are not only supporting JCC Budapest but also becoming part of our story. Please email us if you are interested in buying a copy of our 30th Birthday Book. We hope you will treasure this keepsake as much as we do!
