The JGDC was created as a means by which a number of smaller, individual organizations could join together to heighten awareness of Jewish genetic diseases with a strong and unified voice. Oour strength lies in our ability to pull together resources and experience to best reach our target audience - medical professionals, rabbis, and the Ashkenazi population at large. United, we are better equipped to educate this audience about the existence of carrier screenig which will ultimately prevent the birth of affected children.