The American Jewish Committee is a leading international think tank and advocacy organization that uses education and diplomacy to build support for Israel. Topping AJC's list of concerns is backing for Israel's quest for peace and security and the treatment of Israel at the United Nations. Advocacy takes many forms, from meetings with governments around the world as well as with interfaith and ethnic partners across the U.S., to media campaigns, in-depth research, and missions to Israel.

AJC was the first American Jewish organization to open a full-time office in Jerusalem, in 1961. The Israel/Middle East Office represents American Jewish interests in Israel and maintains close contact with Israeli government offices and institutions. It maintains a unique library on American Jewish affairs and its staff is often sought out by the media for information and opinions. The office also deals with interfaith relations in Israel.

AJC is a leader in bringing American and Israeli Jews together through its Dorothy and Julius Koppelman Institute on American Jewish-Israeli Relations. The institute, founded in1981, works to bring the world's two largest Jewish communities together through conferences and exchange programs. It also publishes significant research on political, religious and social aspects of Israeli society.

One of AJC's most successful programs is Project Interchange, which began in 1982. PI is the only national organization solely dedicated to providing educational travel seminars in Israel for political, civic, ethnic and religious leaders from around the world. Recent trips have included a U.S. Latino delegation and a group of Scandinavian journalists.

Please explore AJC's site to learn more about our work for Israel, which includes research and publications that can be accessed here.