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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.

220 lawmakers call for terror listing of Iran’s IRGC

Politicians from North America and the EU urge the Revolutionary Guard Corps to be listed as a terror organization.

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 abuses in Iran

American Jewish Committee applauds decision by UNHRC members to establish 'independent international fact-finding mission' on Iran.

AJC praises UNHRC session addressing Iranian abuses

American Jewish Committee thanks Germany and Iceland for being leading voices calling for session to discuss regime's human rights abuses.

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Amazon must remove 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.

Former Rep. Ted Deutch becomes CEO of American Jewish Committee

Ex-Florida Congressman pledges to continue AJC's non-partisan approach to issues important to the Jewish community and Israel.

How this activist became ‘foreign minister of the Jewish people’

From American exchange teacher in Moscow to 'foreign minister of the Jewish people.'

AJC slams U of Vermont for response to antisemitism charges

American Jewish Committee criticizes university for defending its actions instead of listening to concerns from Jewish students.

AJC: Protecting the Jewish community is protecting democracy

American Jewish Committee issues call to action for US government to respond to and prevent antisemitism.

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Republican Rep. compares Biden speech to Hitler speech

Georgia Republican under fire from Jewish groups after tweet which includes doctored video of Biden speech that likens him to Nazi leader.

New initiative seeks to develop Jewish campus advocacy

AJC launches global initiative to attract student leaders for Jewish campus advocacy.

AJC releases Spanish language handbook for tackling antisemitism

Handbook for applying IHRA definition of antisemitism co-published with the Organization of American States.

This Jewish group fought antisemitism with radio shows & comics

New exhibition examines pre- and post-WWII efforts to combat antisemitism in the US, and how one group reached an audience of millions.

AJC releases Arabic video on fighting antisemitism

American Jewish Committee Arabic language video focuses on understanding and fighting antisemitism.

AJC calls on European Union to reconvene council with Israel

AJC welcomes letter by 158 MEPs urging EU to reconvene the Association Council with Israel.

UN genocide advisor warns of skyrocketing Holocaust denial

UN Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide releases first paper on addressing prevalence of Holocaust denial and distortion.

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American Jewish Committee selects new president

AJC elects Boston entrepreneur Michael L. Tichnor as the organization's next president.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses AJC summit

Secretary of State speaks to AJC Global Forum, praising groups advocacy on key foreign policy issues.

AJC gives award to prominent critic of Iranian regime

Journalist Masih Alinejad honored for activism in support of human rights for Iranians.

Brandeis U honors AJC CEO David Harris with honorary doctorate

Harris receives Brandeis University Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his lifetime of service to the Jewish people and humankind.

AJC delegation visits Japan to strengthens Japanese-Jewish ties

Delegation visits Japan to bolster ties with the American Jewish Community and Israel.

AJC attends first ever multifaith gathering in Saudi Arabia

Historic gathering of leaders from the world’s religions takes place in Saudi Arabia, the first summit of its kind.

AJC poll: Antisemitism widespread problem in Germany

Survey finds that the German general and Muslim populations both recognize antisemitism is a growing problem in Germany.

AJC survey: Israel-Diaspora millennial relations remain strong

First ever AJC Jewish millennial survey finds many similarities but some differences among Israelis and American Jews.

ACJ holds talks with world politicians on Iran’s nuclear program

American Jewish Committee holds virtual discussion with lawmakers from 10 countries on how to respond to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

American mayoral delegation visits Israel as part of AJC program

American mayors are visiting Israel in order to better understand the special relationship between the United States and Israel.

AJC launches video series examining impact of rising antisemitism

American Jewish Committee releases video series examining the impact of rising antisemitism on American Jews.

AJC travels to Poland in solidarity with Ukrainian refugees

American Jewish Committee travels to Poland to meet with Ukrainian refugees.

American Jewish Committee opens first office in an Arab country

AJC Abu Dhabi’s The Sidney Lerner Center for Arab-Jewish Understanding opens eighteen months after the Abraham Accords.

AJC slams Elon Musk for tweet comparing Justin Trudeau to Hitler

Tesla CEO denounced by American Jewish Committee for post comparing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Adolf Hitler.

AJC releases Arabic video exploring history of American Jews

Animated film explores the “history and diversity” of the American Jewish community for an Arabic language audience.

Report: 3/4 of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts

American Jewish Committee survey finds nearly three quarters of French Jews have experienced antisemitic acts.

Whoopi Goldberg under fire over Holocaust comments

Jewish groups criticize actress and TV host for saying that “the Holocaust isn’t about race”.

AJC to brief lawmakers on Holocaust Remembrance Day

American Jewish Committee to brief Congress members on their annual antisemitism report on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

AJC to bring together young Israelis, Moroccans and Americans

The American Jewish Committee is launching an initiative to bring together a group of young Americans, Israelis, and Moroccans.

AJC leadership delegation holds meetings in three Gulf states

An AJC leadership delegation participated in a week of consultations in the capitals of Oman, Bahrain and the UAE.

US Jewish orgs to hold anti-Semitism summit with college leaders

Hillel and AJC to hold February summit in NYC with university presidents to discuss how to improve campus climate for Jewish Students.

ACJ awards $50,000 to youth ideas to combat anti-Semitism

ACJ has awarded $50,000 to programs created by young Jews as part of its Disrupt Antisemitism initiative.

AJC gives award to Orthodox Christian leader for interfaith work

American Jewish Committee gives Human Dignity Award award to Orthodox Christian Patriarch for “commitment to interreligious coexistence."

Jewish group: Atlanta must deal with ‘persistent anti-Semitism’

Jewish advocacy org says that rising anti-Semitism in Atlanta coupled with ignorance about anti-Semitism means community needs to speak up.

US Senate bill calls on EU to designate Hezbollah as terror org

American Jewish Committee praises the bill, noting it has long called for the EU to designate the entirety of Hezbollah as a terror entity.

Cyprus Honors American Jewish Committee CEO David Harris

AJC CEO given country's top award for his service in expanding its ties with Israel and the United States.

European resolution: 'Targeted sanctions' on Lebanese officials

European Parliament issued its 'strongest condemnation yet of Iran,' American Jewish Committee's Transatlantic Institute says.

313 lawmakers call on UN to end discrimination against Israel

Transatlantic Friends of Israel initiative demands an end to disproportionate discrimination of Israel by the United Nations.

AJC speaks to US secretaries of state about anti-Semitism

Jewish advocacy group focused on understanding anti-Semitic tropes and symbols and how to protect Jews and build community coalitions.

American Jewish Committee speaks to mayors about anti-Semitism

Virtual training session provides mayors with concrete steps to tackle anti-Semitism coming from the left, right and religious extremists.

Ilhan Omar spokesperson: AIPAC putting 'Omar's life at risk'

AIPAC and Jewish groups respond to "baseless attack" that they say deflects from Omar's history of inflammatory statements.

US Jewish org applauds stand taken by Ben & Jerry's franchisees

Thirty American franchises send letter to Ben & Jerry's executives denouncing company's decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

UK Jewish group slams Twitter for failing to fight anti-Semitism

Campaign Against Antisemitism, a former Twitter partner, accuses social media giant of inaction on enforcing rules on hateful content.

Longtime American Jewish Committee CEO to step down in 2022

After 31 years at the helm of one of America's leading Jewish advocacy organizations, David Harris's tenure will come to an end in May.

Germany announces it will boycott Durban IV conference

Joins nine other countries in skipping September event marking 20th anniversary of UN Durban conference criticized for its anti-Semitism.

Jewish group denounces anti-Israel resolution by American church

American Jewish Committee slams one-sided resolution that ignores Israel's "relentless pursuit of peace for 73 years."