AJC 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 th
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.
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