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FBI reports 63% rise in hate crimes against Jews last year

New statistics released by the FBI find hate crimes targeting Jews in the United States rose by 63% in 2023, with 1,832 incidents reported, compared to 1,122 the previous year.

'Old antisemitic tropes'

Trump criticized for warning to Jewish voters

Harris campaign and several Jewish groups criticize former President who warned that Jewish voters would bear some of the blame if he lost the presidential election in November.

US National Security Adviser:

'Ceasefire deal could lead to Saudi normalization'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says Biden is of the opinion that Hamas cannot remain in power in Gaza following the war.

New study:

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

The survey, commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, found that more than 80% of Jews feel antisemitism is a problem in the United States and say it has grown.

AJC Israel Director:

'October 7 has been forgotten in America'

Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, the Director of the American Jewish Committee Israel, speaks to Arutz Sheva about the concerning lack of support for Israel and the wave of antisemitism in the US.

Former IDF spokeswoman:

Israel must tell the truth about what happened to the hostages

The director of AJC Israel tells Israel National News what Israel must do to win its media war against Hamas.

AJC fires back at UN chief:

'The facts speak for themselves'

American Jewish Committee rejects claim by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Israel used excessive force in Jenin.

Director of AJC in Israel:

American Jews deserve a bigger say in Israel's internal affairs

Israeli dir. of American Jewish Committee says Iran is Israel's 'number one threat,' points out differences with American administration.

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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?"

Gantz:

'We are closer than ever to needing to act against Iran'

MK Benny Gantz at AJC Global Forum: Should a responsible action be needed against Iran, I will provide my full support to the government.

Lithuanian Prime Minister:

'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė speaks at AJC Global Forum: We will continue pushing for more sanctions against Iran.

President Herzog:

'Relations with Diaspora Jewry are crucial to Israel's future'

President Isaac Herzog at AJC Global Forum: A compromise on judicial reform is possible.

Lapid to US administration:

'Do not sign a bad deal with Iran'

Opposition leader at AJC Global Forum: Simply going for some sort of new version of the 2015 Iran deal is not good enough.

US Ambassador Tom Nides:

'Normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel would be grand'

US Ambassador to Israel at AJC Global Forum: Saudi-Israeli normalization isn't easy, but it's in the best interest of Israel and the US.

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, Doug Emhoff 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

AJC slams alleged retaliation against Jewish faculty for speaking out against anti-Jewish exhibit.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

AJC and IsraAID providing crucial relief to Malawi after cyclone

Israel's relief agency and American Jewish Committee providing assistance to African country with 'warm heart toward Israel.'

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.

New Delhi summit:

AJC delegation discusses increasingly close Israel-India ties

American Jewish Committee group meets with senior leaders in India to promote economic cooperation with Jewish community.

AJC praises Biden WH for national 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.'

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.

American Jewish Committee:

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: 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.

American Jewish Committee:

UN's silence on anti-Zionist narratives fueling 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 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.

AJC CEO:

‘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.

Netanyahu to AJC delegation:

'Expanding Abraham Accords will promote regional stability'

PM meets delegation from the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Executive Council, thanks them for their support for Israel.

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.

American Jewish Committee:

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 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.

AJC: Protecting the Jewish community is protecting democracy

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

AJC releases Spanish language handbook for tackling antisemitism

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

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.

Michael L. Tichnor

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.