About Us
About Al-Jeel Al-Jadeed Club
Al-Jeel Al-Jadeed Club (The New Generation Club) is a community-based cultural and social club founded in Amman in 1950. It is one of the oldest organizations in modern Jordan. For more than 70 years, it has served as a space for preserving and promoting Circassian culture in Jordan and has been awarded the Order of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein for Excellence, First Class. The Club promotes education, the arts, sports, and a culture of volunteerism, bringing together multiple generations.
The Jeel Club Archive: Digitizing Circassian History in Jordan
The Jeel Club Archive Project is a community-led initiative focused on the preservation of Circassian history in Jordan. This digital heritage project organizes and protects over seven decades of priceless historical records. Our archive serves as a primary source for the community and researchers, featuring:
- Historical Photographs & Videos: Visual records dating from 1950 to the present.
- Cultural Documentation: Records of traditional Circassian costumes, music, and ceremonies.
- Community Milestones: Media covering club anniversaries and the evolution of the Circassian diaspora in Jordan.
By digitizing these documents, we ensure that the story of our community remains accessible for future generations.
Our Collection
We have gathered thousands of items documenting Circassian life in Jordan:
What We Have
- 2,000 – 3,000 items in total across all collections
- 550+ items in the main Jeel Archive
- 273 files from Costume Day celebrations
- 367 files from Club Anniversary events
- 500+ photos from the Club’s digital archives
- 50+ scanned documents from personal collections
Types of Materials
- Photographs (prints and digital)
- Scanned documents and records
- Video recordings of events
- Historical documents and correspondence
Browse by Decade
Explore our archive organized by time period:
- 1950s — Early community gatherings and establishment
- 1960s — Growth and cultural celebrations
- 1970s — Community milestones
- 1980s — Expanding traditions
- 1990s — A new generation
- 2000s — Into the digital age
- 2010s — Modern celebrations
- 2020s — Preserving for the future
Browse by Category
Events
- Costume Day (Jeghu Day)
- Club Anniversaries
- Cultural Performances
- Community Gatherings
- Youth Events
People
- Community Leaders
- Dance Troupes
- Club Members
Places
- Club Headquarters
- Event Venues
- Historical Locations
Contribute to the Archive
Do you have photographs, documents, or videos from Circassian events and community life in Jordan? We would love to include them in our archive.
How to Contribute
- Contact us through the form below or email us directly
- Share details about your materials (dates, events, people pictured)
- We will arrange to scan or digitize your items
- Original materials will be returned to you
Every contribution helps preserve our shared heritage for future generations.
About Jeel Club
Jeel (جيل), meaning “generation” in Arabic, is one of the leading Circassian cultural organizations in Jordan. For decades, the club has been at the heart of preserving and promoting Circassian heritage, language, dance, and traditions.
The Cultural Committee manages this archive project, ensuring that our community’s rich history is preserved, organized, and made accessible to current and future generations.