US Jewish groups welcome Jack Lew as Israel ambassador: A distinguished American leader
Jewish organizations in the US welcome Biden's nomination of former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew as the next US ambassador to Israel.
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Watch AJC debate: Should Diaspora Jews have a say in Israeli affairs?
AJC Global Forum session—the Great Debate discusses: "Should Diaspora Jews have a say in Israeli affairs?"
Bedouin tribe which lost 18 family members in IDF recognized
Sawaed family honored with American Jewish Committee Moral Courage Award.
Moroccan FM: Abraham Accords created incredible momentum for Middle East peace
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addresses American Jewish Committee Global Forum in Tel Aviv.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch appointed by Biden to Holocaust Memorial Council
American Jewish Committee leader will help govern the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC.
AJC CEO discusses Israel and Ukraine with Polish leaders
Ted Deutch meets with Polish PM to discuss ways to engage with Jewish community and Israel.
AJC and Congress members relaunch Latino-Jewish Caucus
Caucus will serve to cement stronger ties between Jewish and Latino communities based on shared experience as minorities.
AJC, Second Gentleman talk antisemitism with entertainment executives
Meeting encourages entertainment figures to join fight to combat rise in antisemitism in the US.
Former AJC CEO David Harris honored by Japan
Harris awarded Order of the Rising Sun in recognition of years of work promoting relationship between Jewish people and Japan.
CUNY urged to probe retaliation against Jewish profs who complained about antisemitism
AJC slams alleged retaliation against Jewish faculty for speaking out against anti-Jewish exhibit.
US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament in wake of Israel ban
US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.
AJC and IsraAID providing crucial assistance to Malawi after severe cyclone
Israel's relief agency and American Jewish Committee providing assistance to African country with 'warm heart toward Israel.'
US mayors gain first-hand understanding of Israel on AJC trip
Trip sees mayors given the opportunity to learn about Israel up close, and to engage with Israeli counterparts on mutual issues.
AJC: Better data on antisemitism in America needed
New FBI data on 2021 hate crimes highlights the fact that too many instances of antisemitism go unreported, advocacy org points out.
AJC delegation in New Delhi discusses increasingly close Israel-India ties
American Jewish Committee group meets with senior leaders in India to promote economic cooperation with Jewish community.
American Jewish Committee praises Biden WH for national action plan to fight antisemitism
AJC CEO Ted Deutch visits EU, points out that 'antisemitism never just stops with the Jews. It suggests a greater problem in democracy.'
US national plan to fight antisemitism needs international support
White House antisemitism summit stresses need for global cooperation to tackle rise in antisemitism.
SCOTUS urged to restore Shabbat accommodations for US workers
American Jewish Committee joins case asking Supreme Court to restore workplace protections for minority faith sabbath observances.
AJC urges US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as terrorist entity
As Ukraine war enters second year, US Congress called on to add private mercenary group to terror list for atrocities against civilians.
AJC: Nearly 70% of Jews have experienced antisemitism on social media
American Jewish Committee warns platforms need to do more to tackle antisemitism, urges use of IHRA definition to moderate content.
AJC Report: Over a third of Jewish students feel unsafe on campus
Study finds that Jewish students are more likely to experience exclusion, fear and intimidation at US colleges due to their identify.
AJC: UN's silence on anti-Zionist narratives fueling worldwide antisemitism
At UN event, AJC CEO Ted Deutch urges United Nations to do more to fight global antisemitism, especially within its ranks.
AJC slams bar association motion for removing IHRA definition support
American Bar Association resolution against antisemitism originally contained language supporting IHRA definition.
AJC praises opening of Chad embassy in Israel
American Jewish Committee describes opening of Chad’s embassy in Israel as significant for overall regional relations with Africa.
‘We must ensure memories of survivors never dim’
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch also calls for tackling new wave of global antisemitism.
AJC survey: Half of Americans don’t know how many Jews killed in Holocaust
American Jewish Committee report finds that large number of Americans lack basic knowledge of the Holocaust.
'We will work to prevent Israel from amending Law of Return'
"We will act to prevent anything from happening to cause rifts within Diaspora Jewry," says former Democratic lawmaker-turned AJC CEO.
One year after Colleyville hostage crisis, US Jews feel less secure
American Jewish Committee survey finds hostage taking at Texas synagogue caused American Jews to question their safety.
AJC to engage Latino community in fight against antisemitism
American Jewish Committee launches Florida-based strategic partnership to work on the fight against antisemitism with Latino community.
Lithuania passes new law on Holocaust restitution
Good Will Compensation Law welcomed by American Jewish Committee as step toward justice for Lithuanian Holocaust survivors and heirs.
AJC to lead effort to train US teachers about antisemitism
American Jewish Committee to help effort to bolster antisemitism education in American classrooms.
AJC concerned over lack of data in 2021 FBI hate crimes report
American Jewish Committee slams report for not providing true account of level of antisemitism faced by US Jewish community.
AJC praises White House for roundtable on combating antisemitism
American Jewish Committee applauds summit, urges Biden to create national action plan to combat antisemitism.
AJC praises UNHRC decision to investigate human rights abuses in Iran
American Jewish Committee applauds decision by UNHRC members to establish 'independent international fact-finding mission' on Iran.
AJC praises nations for backing UN session addressing Iranian abuse of protesters
American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.
AJC calls on Amazon to remove antisemitic film, book shared by Kyrie Irving
AJC slams Amazon for not removing antisemitic film and book which has risen to top of retailer's bestseller lists.
AJC calls for unity ahead of US midterm elections
American Jewish Committee warns that threats to US democracy have 'become jarringly commonplace.'
AJC calls for special UNHRC session on Iran human rights abuses
American Jewish Committee urges Biden to gather necessary support for convening special session to discuss crackdown on Iranian protesters.
AJC launches program to combat online antisemitism in Poland
Initiative uses short social media videos to talk about ending antisemitic speech.
US to expand penalties for complying with Arab League boycott
Biden administration expands penalties for complying with Arab League boycott of Israel.
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