Advocacy Anywhere: Video and Analysis

In August, experts at The Washington Institute unveiled the Iranian External Operations Interactive Map and Timeline, a groundbreaking tool that tracks Iran's external activities since 1979. This searchable database provides crucial insights into Iran’s global operations, including historical and recent plots and ongoing surveillance and kidnapping operations. What does this map reveal about the scale and nature of Iran’s global operations? What can be done to counter these threats effectively? And how might international strategies evolve in response to these insights? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Dr. Matthew Levitt, Fromer-Wexler Senior Fellow and director of The Washington Institute’s Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, and the creator of this tool, for a presentation and conversation to explore these questions and more.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) announced Tuesday that another hostage taken during the October 7 terrorist attack has been rescued, as part of the IDF’s daring and courageous operations deep inside the Gaza Strip.

The past academic year was challenging for many Jewish students on college campuses, in high schools and even in some elementary and middle schools.

The past academic year has been particularly challenging for Jewish students on college campuses, marked by increasing threats, harassment, and violence during nationwide campus protests and encampments.

Saturday marked the deadliest day for Israeli civilians since October 7.

At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, American Jewish Committee (AJC) convened a panel discussion with experts who discussed Israel’s right to self-defense and security, governance in Gaza, the Iranian regime and its network of terror, the Jewish state’s relationship with Arab countries in the Gulf, and much more. AJC is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. AJC does not endorse or oppose political parties or candidates. More information about AJC programming on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention will be coming later this summer.

As Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror proxy, continues to launch attacks against northern Israel, the threat of a larger war looms.

Election season in Europe is in full force, including recent elections in France, the United Kingdom, and the European Parliament. American Jewish Committee's offices across Europe have closely followed the results, which have had dramatic outcomes across the continent.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Hillel International invite you join Ted Deutch, AJC CEO, and Adam Lehman, Hillel International President and CEO, in a candid conversation about the recent Congressional testimony from university administrators...

On April 13, Iran launched aerial attacks toward Israel, bringing tensions in the region to new heights. Join AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res) Avital Leibovich and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson to discuss the unfolding situation and what it means for Israel.

Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, where Hamas has refused to release the 133 hostages for over six months and Israel remains committed to eradicating the terrorist threat following the mass murder and atrocities of October 7, the humanitarian toll on Gaza's civilian population has become the focal point of global concern.

Since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, the United States has seen a dramatic and dangerous surge in antisemitic incidents. How have the events of October 7 impacted American Jews’ perceptions of antisemitism in the United States? Compared to one year ago, do American Jews feel less secure? Join Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, Laura Shaw Frank, AJC National Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, and Julie Rayman, AJC Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, to answer these questions and hear how newly acquired information will guide AJC’s decisions and advocacy for months to come.

Since October 7, conversations about the possibility of peace in the region have become increasingly perilous and hostile. After the war, will there be a viable path to peace? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), Visions of Abraham (VOA), and Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and Author of Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, to unpack the complexities of what’s next in the region.

Since October 7, there has been a dangerous spike in antisemitism and Jewish students are feeling increasingly unsafe on campus. Join us for a conversation with Assistant Secretary Catherine E. Lhamon, Office for Civil Rights, and Katy Joseph, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, to understand the role of the U.S. Department of Education in addressing discrimination against Jewish students and proactive efforts to counter antisemitism and related forms of hate on college campuses.

Over the last few years, hyperpartisanship and toxic polarization have plagued America. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Vice Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) for a wide-ranging, bipartisan conversation on the importance of NGA’s initiative, Disagree Better, and how these nationwide efforts hope to reduce partisan animosity and foster healthy debate.

On October 7, Hamas launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. But what is Hamas? What are the group’s origins and how did we get to where we are today? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead, former senior military and Defense Ministry official and current Executive Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, to help answer these questions and more.

Since October 7, Jews in all corners of the globe have felt a dramatic and dangerous rise in antisemitism. Hear from American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts Agnieska Markiewicz, AJC Central Europe Acting Director; Dina Siegel Vann, Director of the AJC Belfer Institute for Latino and Latino American Affairs; and Marc Sievers, Director of AJC Abu Dhabi as they unpack the repercussions of the last several weeks and look ahead to what’s next.

As Israel responds to the unprecedented terrorist act by Hamas on October 7, tensions in the Arab world have escalated and shaken the Abraham Accords. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), Visions of Abraham (VOA), and Jason Greenblatt, a senior member of the White House team that achieved normalized relations between Israel and three Arab states under the Trump administration, for a timely and insightful discussion on the future of the Abraham Accords and the prospects for peace in the region.

After Hamas fired rockets and invaded southern Israel, some commenters have deliberately spread falsehoods about Israel’s actions and intentions, and others have criticized them in ways that reflect a misunderstanding of Israel’s legal obligations. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Matthew Waxman, adjunct senior fellow for law and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Liviu Librescu Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, to unpack these difficult issues.

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress who have united to establish the Former Members of Congress for Israel Group, for a discussion on the critical importance of American support for Israel and why it must transcend party lines.

AJC and Hillel International invite you to join student leaders from AJC’s Campus Global Board and Hillel’s Israel Leadership Network to hear their firsthand perspectives of life on campus since the start of this war. This webinar will be moderated by Hillel president Adam Lehman and feature a panel of four inspirational students from around the globe.

As we grapple with our horror and grief about the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, we find ourselves looking close to home at the educational spaces where our children spend their days. Join AJC's Director of the William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department, Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, and Aaron Bregman, Director of High School Affairs, for a conversation about tools for engaging in productive discussions and making impactful change in your children's schools at this unprecedented time.

Hear from AJC Campus Global Board Members Abe Baker-Butler (Yale), Ryan Kassanoff (American University), Lily Cohen (Northwestern University), and Eliza Ross (University of Chicago) as they share first-hand perspectives on the current situation on university campuses around the country.

Over the weekend, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling the Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented, horrific, and brutal attack on Israel. Join AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Lt. Col. (res) Avital Leibovich, AJC Jerusalem Director, and Eyal Hulata, Director, National Security Council of Israel (2021-23) for an update on the situation on the ground.

In July, the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) passed legislation which would limit the High Court of Israel’s ability to apply a “reasonableness” standard when reviewing certain administrative decisions made by elected officials. In conversation with AJC Board of Governors Chair Bobby Lapin, distinguished Israeli lawyer Lt. Col. (Res.) David Benjamin will provide insightful analysis on the history and effects of the Reasonableness Standard legislation and shed light on its implications for the Israeli legal system.

In celebration of American Jewish Heritage Month, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and beloved professors and award-winning authors Dr. Laura Arnold Leibman and Dr. Zev Eleff, for a lively conversation about some little known, but incredibly fascinating, moments in American Jewish history.

In celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Ryan Lavarnway, 15-year Major League Baseball catcher and Team Israel veteran, for a live recording of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod.

On March 10, regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced their agreement to resume diplomatic relations. The biggest surprise was who brokered the deal: China. Long-time China experts Mercy Kuo, Executive Vice President of Pamir Consulting, and Carice Witte, Executive Director of Sino-Israel Global Network and Academic Leadership will join Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC Asia Pacific Institute in discussing this major development and its impact on the regional and global stage.

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its ruthless attack on Ukraine, challenging both its sovereignty and territorial integrity. After twelve months of this reckless and illegal invasion, what has the international community learned? What’s next as this war enters its second year? Join H.E. Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, and a panel of AJC experts as we mark this anniversary and answer these urgent questions. 

Each day seems to bring more troubling news about the state of antisemitism in America. With all this happening, how are American Jews feeling? Are young American Jews facing antisemitism differently than adults? To help answer these important questions and more, please join Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, AJC Senior Director of the Alexander Young Leadership Department, and Melanie Maron Pell, AJC Chief Field Operations Officer.

In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) for a special live recording of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod, with Holocaust survivor Sam Harris who shares how he and two sisters, Jewish children in Poland under Nazi occupation, managed to survive even after the rest of his family was murdered in Treblinka.

As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds through its eighth month, the toll of destruction and human suffering adds to a long record of brutality and corruption under Vladimir Putin. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), in conversation with Hermitage Capital Management founder and CEO Bill Browder, perhaps the Kremlin strongman’s most informed, relentless, and endangered non-Russian critic, for a timely examination of Putin's murderous regime.

On October 1, 2022, Ted Deutch began his tenure as AJC CEO. After more than 12 years as a Member of Congress, where he was a champion on issues of concern to the Jewish community, Ted comes to American Jewish Committee excited to advance our mission. Tune in to welcome Ted to AJC and hear his vision for the future.

On Friday, August 5, the Israel Defense Forces launched Operation Breaking Dawn in response to days of threats from the Iranian-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad that it would attack Israel. During this operation, several terror targets in the northern Gaza Strip were struck and killed. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) for an on-the-ground briefing with AJC Jerusalem Director Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich.

In the mid-20th century, more than 800,000 Jews left or were driven from their homes in Arab nations and Iran, but their stories often go untold. Join us as we celebrate the series premiere of The Forgotten Exodus, with host Manya Brachear Pashman and cartoonist and musician Carol Isaacs who will share more about her family’s flight from Iraq as captured in her graphic memoir and animated film, The Wolf of Baghdad.

Amid rising tensions with Iran, recognition that the U.S.-Saudi relationship needs to be reset, deepening Israeli-Palestinian distrust, and dissolution of the year-old Israeli coalition government, President Biden will soon be making his first visit as President to the Middle East, with consultations and special events in Israel, the West Bank, and Saudi Arabia. What can be reasonably expected of the President’s trip?

In commemoration of Israel's Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom HaShoah), join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and hear from Eva Lichtenberg – Holocaust survivor, psychologist, and Jewish advocate – who emigrated from Czechoslovakia in 1941 after losing everything and everyone. Her story is one you don’t want to miss.

In February 2022, American Jewish Committee (AJC) surveyed nearly 2,000 American and Israeli millennial Jews with the goal of better understanding their experiences, attitudes, and opinions about Jewish identity, connection to Israel, and attachment to one another. Join AJC ACCESS Global Director Dana Steiner, AJC ACCESS Israel Manager Lironne Koret, and Opinion, Analytics, and Communications Strategist Philippe Assouline, as they unpack this data and analyze what it all means for the Jewish community.

David Harris has revolutionized what it means to be an advocate for world Jewry, and under his leadership AJC has become the most influential and transformational force advancing Jewish interests throughout the world. Join us to hear first-hand the highlights and lessons learned from David's decades-long experience of global Jewish advocacy.

For the past 40 years, AJC CEO David Harris has been a leading advocate for strengthening Israel’s place in the community of nations, deepening ties with key countries, and advancing Israel’s quest for enduring peace and security. Tune in to hear David discuss why Israel is central to the Jewish people, AJC, and Jewish advocacy.

AJC Europe Director Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Polish Foreign Minister (2007-2014) and Member of European Parliament Radosław Sikorski, POLITICO Chief Europe Correspondent Matt Karnitschnig, and Atlantic Council Eurasia Center nonresident fellow Vladislav Davidzon provided an in-depth discussion of current events in Ukraine and of Russia's sweeping invasion that threatens to crush the sovereignty of a nation and destroy the post-Soviet European order.

For many years, David Harris was active in one of the most successful human rights campaigns in modern history, the Soviet Jewry movement, where he served as the national coordinator for Freedom Sunday, the 1987 demonstration in Washington, D.C. that drew over 250,000 participants. Join us for this can’t-miss conversation on the Soviet Jewry campaign as a case study for effective advocacy with AJC CEO David Harris.

In late January, American Jewish Committee (AJC) released its 2022 Survey on Antisemitism in France, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind ever conducted, with troubling results underscoring the persistence of prejudice targeting Jews. Join AJC Europe Managing Director Simone Rodan-Benzaquen and AJC Paris Director Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache, in conversation with AJC Chief Advocacy Officer Belle Yoeli for an in-depth analysis of the report’s findings and what they mean for efforts to combat antisemitism in France.

The United Nations General Assembly recently adopted a historic resolution calling for action to combat Holocaust denial and distortion as antisemitism continues to surge globally. What further measures can the UN, governments, and social media companies take to combat Holocaust denial and distortion? Join Irwin Cotler, Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, in conversation with Felice Gaer, Director of AJC's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, to answer these questions and more.

Join AJC CEO David Harris for part one of a six-part series titled A Life in the Trenches: An Oral History with AJC CEO David Harris as he shares his personal Jewish journey and what inspired him to take on this lifelong mission.

AJC’s Disrupt Antisemitism Incubator awarded $50,000 to five young American Jews who have developed bold ideas to take on Jew-hatred locally, nationally, or virtually. Join two of the young and innovative award winners who are confronting a climate of antisemitism and anti-Zionism for an in-depth conversation.

At the conclusion of the Holocaust and World War II, the German Federal Republic adopted the slogan “Never Again,” the obligation to fight antisemitism in all its forms, as well as the commitment to fight for and defend the existence of the Jewish state. What does the rise of antisemitism and extremism mean for the Jewish community in Germany? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine as they answer this question and more.

Recent years have seen rising antisemitism on our streets, in our schools, on our college campuses, and expressed by elected officials across the political spectrum. In that spirit, please watch this in-depth discussion on how to combat rising Jew-hatred in the United States.

Over the last 20 years, France has seen not only rising antisemitism, Islamism, and challenges of integrating significant parts of its Muslim population, but also growing political polarization. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine for an in-depth conversation exploring nuances of French society and the challenges that it faces in a changing world.

Despite their difficult history, Poles and Jews continue to need each other in the field of historical memory. How can Poland continue to support its Jewish community and be accountable for its own history? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine for an important discussion on what shapes the Polish narrative.

On October 25, ahead of the third anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack, American Jewish Committee (AJC) released its State of Antisemitism in America 2021 report based on new national polling of the U.S. Jewish and general adult populations. Join Avi Mayer, AJC Managing Director, Public Affairs and Senior Spokesperson, and Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, in conversation with Chief Field Operations Officer Melanie Maron Pell, for an in-depth analysis of the report’s findings and what they mean for efforts to combat antisemitism in America.

Jeremy Corbyn’s tenure as British Labour party leader was fraught with antisemitic scandals. Has current party leader Keir Starmer been able to regain the confidence of the country’s Jewish population? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine as they unpack the political shift in the United Kingdom during a special podcast collaboration between AJC’s People of the Pod and Tablet’s Unorthodox.

20 years ago, the UN held a conference in Durban, South Africa. The stated goal was to promote effective and sustained action to eliminate all forms of racism and racial discrimination. Instead, the conference became a forum to attack and vilify Israel, and threaten Jewish groups in attendance. Watch American Jewish Committee's special program remembering this infamous conference and its enduring legacy.

As we reflect on the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy are honored to announce a new partnership to promote deeper American, Israeli, and Emirati understanding.

Join us to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks. Together with Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faith leaders, we will mourn the losses experienced that day and honor the resilience we found in its aftermath.

Join AJC’s Alexander Young Leadership Department and two Jewish student activists for a special Back to School Week edition of Advocacy Anywhere, where they share their perspective and advice on campus advocacy and combating antisemitism at their respective schools.

With Iran continuing its efforts to assert power in the Middle East, uncertainty looms for millions of people, especially women, whose rights are hanging in the balance. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Masih Alinejad, an Iranian journalist, author, and women’s rights campaigner, for a timely discussion on the evolving human rights situation and her efforts to highlight Tehran’s abuses.

Many American Jews, who not so long ago thought Jew-hatred was a threat faced by Jews elsewhere in the world but not here at home, are suddenly waking up to new realities. Join AJC CEO David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist, on ways to fight back against this alarming trend, including the need to strengthen Jewish pride.

On July 19, 2021, AJC CEO David Harris opens the International Scholars Conference on Antisemitism in Today’s America, a major virtual event convened by Indiana University’s Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism (ISCA), where dozens of scholars and practitioners from around the world come together to discuss the most pressing issues related to antisemitism in the United States. David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s leading experts on global trends, examines the dangers of what he has called “the growing normalization of antisemitism” in the only public-facing portion of the conference.

In June 2021, AJC released its annual survey of American Jewish opinion along with a companion survey capturing the views of Israeli Jews. The two surveys shed light on the perspectives of American and Israeli Jews on a range of important topics, including the relationship between the Jewish state and the Diaspora. Join Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, AJC's Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, Alon Friedman, Founding CEO of Enter: The Jewish Peoplehood Alliance, and Dr. Noam Weissman, Senior Vice President at OpenDor Media to unpack the findings of the AJC surveys and to answer critical questions and more.

Despite being home to one of the largest massacres of Jews during the Second World War and the largest mass grave in Europe, the history of Babi Yar is often lesser known. On the eve of the Operation Barbarossa anniversary, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union, join American Jewish Committee (AJC); legendary human rights activist, Soviet Refusenik, Jewish hero, and Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center (BYHMC) Board Chairman Natan Sharansky; and Ruslan Kavatsiuk, Deputy CEO of BYHMC, as we examine the historical importance of Babi Yar and explore the plans for the establishment of the first modern Holocaust museum in Eastern Europe.

In 2020 Germany cut ties with “Islamic Relief Germany” over the organization’s Muslim Brotherhood links and its leaders’ antisemitic statements, although the EU continues to provide financial support to the group. Join AJC for a timely discussion on the rise of extremism in Europe and the integrity of the EU’s funding standards.

In 2015, American Jewish Committee (AJC) opposed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) decision and debate, believing it was too risky a proposition. What have European, Israeli, and American policymakers learned from the last six years? Join us for a special live recording of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod, with AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich, AJC Transatlantic Institute Director Daniel Schwammenthal, and AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson, in discussion with co-host, Seffi Kogen, as they analyze what the next few months could bring.

The Pew Research Center recently released "Jewish Americans in 2020," its first new study of the American Jewish community since its inaugural 2013 survey. Included in this eagerly awaited study is an extensive chapter on the relationship of American Jews to Israel. Join American Jewish Committee and experts from Pew Research Center for a deep dive into American Jews’ connections with and attitudes toward Israel.

Israel continues to be under attack, with thousands of rockets having been fired from Hamas-ruled Gaza. Join American Jewish Committee for an update from the ground with AJC Jerusalem Director (and IDF reserve officer) Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, and a briefing with AJC CEO David Harris, who has been on the front line in explaining Israel’s immense challenges and confronting widespread misinformation.

On May 14, 1948 U.S. President Harry S. Truman made one of the most momentous decisions of his presidency by recognizing the new Jewish state. Join Dr. Kurt Graham, Director of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, for an exclusive tour of the museum’s newly-renovated exhibit on the founding of the State of Israel and a discussion on this important chapter in American history.

Israel is under attack, with hundreds of rockets fired in twenty-four hours from Gaza, major cities on high alert, and the threat of further violence continuing in Jerusalem. Join AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich and i24news Senior Correspondent Owen Alterman for a front-line report on this evolving crisis.

From neo-Nazis marching in the U.S. to horrific jihadist attacks on European soil, antisemitism persists. One element, though, seems to be missing in the response: outrage. Join AJC CEO David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s leading experts on global trends, as he examines the dangers of what he has called “the growing normalization of antisemitism.”

In August 2020, far-right groups brandishing QAnon and neo-Nazi flags rioted on the steps of the German Bundestag. Join AJC Berlin in conversation with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) to investigate the near mirror image events and the transatlantic far-right networks that threaten the basic tenets of American and European democracies.

On April 19, 1943, the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising was the largest act of Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. On this 78th anniversary, join Marian Turski, a 94-year-old survivor of the Auschwitz death camp, in conversation with Dr. Sebastian Rejak, Acting Director of AJC Central Europe, for a special event commemorating this heroic chapter in Jewish history.

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) for a special program to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. In celebration of Israel’s 73rd birthday, four generations of Israelis and Americans – great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, and children – share their personal connections to Israel.

On March 23, Israelis returned to the polls for the fourth time in two years. As the country certifies the results, and the challenge of building a stable coalition begins, what’s next for the Israeli government? Join prominent Israeli experts as they dive into what’s next for the Jewish State.

Join AJC CEO David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s foremost experts on global trends, as he examines recent developments on the world stage and what lies ahead for Jewish advocacy.

Rabbi David Saperstein, Director Emeritus at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (2015-2017), joins American Jewish Committee (AJC) for the annual Murray Friedman Memorial Lecture to discuss the challenges facing international religious freedom, the means to address religious persecution and discrimination worldwide, and the importance of interfaith dialogue.

Despite waning religious affiliation, faith continues to influence the culture and character of American society. Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) member Dr. Eboo Patel, the founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core, joins us to discuss how faith communities can champion good and oppose evil, and assure that America’s diversity is not a liability, but rather, an asset.

Join U.S. Conference of Mayors President Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville, Kentucky, and Mayor Francis X. Suarez of Miami, Florida for a bipartisan discussion on the impact of a powerful partnership with AJC in the fight against antisemitism and bigotry.

Join Arturo Vargas, CEO of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, and Mike Madrid, an expert on Latino voting trends, as they address the diversity and complexity of the Latino communities and their growing impact on national politics.

In honor of Black History Month, join Dr. Lillie Edwards, Professor Emerita of History and African-American Studies at Drew University, and Steven Fischler and Joel Sucher, co-producers of the documentary From Swastika to Jim Crow, to discuss the little-known story of German-Jewish refugees, who found new lives and careers at historically Black colleges and universities in the American South.

Join Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism and a leading proponent of the IHRA working definition, and Rola Brentlin, Head of Special Projects for Chelsea Football Club, to discuss the English Premier League's adoption of the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism and its significance.

Despite a devastating third wave of COVID-19, Israel continues to lead the world in vaccinations and is poised to inoculate every single resident over age 16 by the end of March. Join Dr. Asher Salmon, Head of International Relations, Israeli Ministry of Health for a discussion on how this happened, what can the rest of the world learn from Israel’s speedy rollout, and more.

For 40 years, AJC, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, has brought American Jewish leaders to Germany and German young professionals to the U.S. to learn about Jewish life, the legacy of the Holocaust, the scourge of antisemitism, and the transatlantic partnership. Please join us as we commemorate the 40th anniversary of this exchange committed to this critical relationship.

Join AJC CEO David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s leading experts on global trends, as he examines developments on the world stage and what lies ahead for frontline Jewish advocacy.

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, please join us for the incredibly personal and powerful stories of 12 Holocaust survivors, children, and grandchildren, as they share reflections on their family stories.

In spring of 1941, the Germans invaded Soviet-occupied Poland, forcing Toby Levy and her family into hiding from 1942-1944, when they were liberated by the Red Army. Today, Ms. Levy remains hopeful that the COVID-19 pandemic will not steal her last years just as the Holocaust stole her youth. Join us for a special conversation in the lead up to International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

In this moving ACCESS New York and ACCESS Israel sponsored program, ACCESS leaders bear witness to a survivor’s testimony and recommit to the promise of “Never Again.”

Following the horrific events of January 6, which brought bloodshed, mayhem, and dishonor to the temple of American democracy, join Representative Grace Meng for a conversation about the resilience of democratic values and the crucial importance of the peaceful transfer of power.

Join us as Miss Iraq Sarah Idan returns to the virtual AJC stage at the Dr. Aaron (z”l) and Ruth M. Bernstein Distinguished Lecture Series, for a wide-ranging conversation on the changing Middle East, her passion and commitment to building bridges among Muslims and Jews, and much more.

Join James McAuley, Paris correspondent for The Washington Post, and Thomas Chatterton Williams, the author of a memoir, Losing My Cool and Self-Portrait in Black and White, for a spirited debate on race, identity, and the fight against radical Islam.

H.E. Archbishop Elpidophoros, leader of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, joins Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, for a Hanukkah conversation on rising antisemitism, Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics and more.

Colombia is one of the United States’ and Israel’s strongest and most reliable allies in Latin America. In celebration of the 15th anniversary of AJC’s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs, join us for an exclusive conversation with President Duque Márquez to discuss the important Colombia-U.S-Israel trilateral relationship.

Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, joins AJC’s Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, Rabbi Noam Marans, for a wide-ranging conversation on the holiday season during a pandemic, the role of religion in healing a divided America, and the threat of rising antisemitism and other forms of hate.

On November 30, Jews around the world will remember the fate of more than 850,000 Jews who were driven out of Arab countries and Iran, beginning in the 1940s. Join AJC for three first-hand accounts of this tragic, inspiring, and little-known chapter of modern Jewish history.

On the anniversary of the UN Partition Plan, join Ambassador Ron Prosor, Israel's legendary Permanent Representative to the UN from 2011 to 2015, to discuss how this set into motion the birth of the state of Israel — and what followed at the UN and beyond.

In 2019, more than 60% of religious-based hate crimes targeted Jews. Join Attorneys General Letitia James of New York and Dave Yost of Ohio, for a bipartisan conversation on how states plan to address religious-based hate crimes and improve hate crime reporting overall.

In this exclusive conversation, ACCESS leaders learn about and discuss the current state of French identity, rising antisemitism and extremism, and opportunities for advocacy.

Join us for part four of this series as AJC CEO David Harris examines developments on the world stage, analyzes the impact of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, and addresses the most pressing issues on the minds of Jews around the world.

Join Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) for a timely conversation on the U.S.-Israel relationship, rising antisemitism around the world, the threat posed by Iran and other malign actors, and America's leadership on the global stage.

In recent years, Jewish student leaders have contended with an increasingly hostile campus environment. Join AJC as outstanding campus leaders discuss the challenges facing Jewish students on campus, and learn how these students are fighting back.

Senator Norm Coleman, National Chairman of the Republican Jewish Coalition, and Mark Mellman, renowned political strategist, pollster, and President and CEO of the Democratic Majority for Israel, provide a post-election analysis and discuss what the outcome means for the Jewish community, Israel, and the world.

Join us for this exclusive conversation between Monika Bickert, Facebook's Vice President of Content Policy, and AJC CEO David Harris on how Facebook determines what content is and is not permitted and what it is doing to keep its platform free of antisemitism and all forms of hate.

On October 26, 2020, AJC released its first-ever State of Antisemitism in America Report which found shocking gaps between Jews and non-Jews on the nature and scope of Jew-hatred, as well as a disturbing lack of awareness among Americans about contemporary antisemitism.

The recent beheading of Samuel Paty by an Islamist extremist has sent shock waves throughout France. Learn more about France’s fight against extremism in the name of Islam and all forms of hate with Caroline Fourest, a leading French journalist and filmmaker in conversation with AJC Europe Director, Simone Rodan-Benzaquen.

Join Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), founding members of the newly-created Inter-Parliamentary Task Force, for a bipartisan discussion on the importance of combating online antisemitism on a global scale.

Halie Soifer, Executive Director of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, and Matt Brooks, Executive Director of the Republican Jewish Coalition join AJC to examine trends related to the Jewish vote in 2020 and debate the issues of importance to American Jews.

Join us for a conversation with Matthew Levitt, Director of the Washington Institute's Counter Terrorism & Intelligence Program, on his recently launched "Hezbollah Worldwide Activity Map," the largest database of open-source information about Hezbollah's illicit activities worldwide.

Jewish Insider National Politics Reporter Jacob Kornbluh has spent months reporting on violations of COVID-19 restrictions in New York’s ultra-Orthodox communities. On October 7th, Kornbluh, a Borough Park resident, was attacked while reporting on anti-lockdown protests in his own neighborhood.

In part three of this series, AJC CEO David Harris examines developments on the world stage, mounting challenges in the United States, and the most pressing issues on the minds of Jews around the world.

As antisemitism is surging across the country, and politically-motivated violence is seen in some American cities, it has perhaps never been more important for us to understand the dangers of extremism in our nation. Join us to analyze the state of extremism in America today.

Last year an historic United Nations report surveyed and condemned antisemitism worldwide. Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, discusses what progress has been made and what further actions are essential to tackle persistent antisemitism.

Join Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) for a close look at their bipartisan initiative to build new partnerships between Israeli and Palestinian business leaders and civil society organizations.

In this exclusive Remote ACCESS session in partnership with the United States-Israel Business Alliance, we learn about two Covid disrupters, Israeli-founded companies in New York that have applied game-changing solutions to major challenges posed by the novel coronavirus.

There is perhaps no organization in the world today with more innocent blood on its hands than Hezbollah. Our panel of experts make the case for the full designation of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Following this week's dramatic ceremony at the White House, we hear the compelling story of UAE interreligious initiatives, particularly for the Abrahamic faiths -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

AJC CEO David Harris, returning from the White House for the historic signing ceremony between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain, examines developments on the world stage, mounting challenges in the United States, and the most pressing issues on the minds of Jews around the world.

Alexei Navalny is the most prominent Russian opposition figure and anti-corruption activist in today’s Russia. Since it became clear that he was poisoned with Novichok, German-Russian relations have reached a new low.

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl and Bishop Kenneth Ulmer discuss what role houses of worship and religious communities play in the future direction of Black-Jewish relations.

Join us to hear from leading voices from the Black-Jewish community, who are crucial in the fight against antisemitism, anti-Black racism, and strengthening diversity within the Jewish community.

National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial and AJC CEO David Harris provide unique insights on racial injustice in the U.S., the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate, and today’s need for a strong Black-Jewish relationship.

Young LGBTQ advocates discuss the current landscape as Jewish LGBTQ advocates, successes and challenges in coalition building, and opportunities for the Jewish community to combat homophobia and transphobia.

In an increasingly uncertain world, what does the future of U.S. foreign policy and national security look like?

Strong and principled U.S. global leadership is critical to the security of our nation and our allies, and to projecting democratic values and safeguarding human rights abroad. Our panelists discuss how America’s approach to international affairs has changed in recent years and what we can expect for the next four years.

Our panel of experts and thought leaders will explore our nation's long struggle with racism, examine the impact of U.S. immigration policies, and debate whether pluralism or particularism is winning the day.

The U.S. decisions to enter into, and subsequently leave, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have been a subject of debate among world leaders and arms control experts. Join government experts for a critical look at the future of the JCPOA, Iran’s regional aggression, U.S. policy, and challenges for the next four years.

Join members of Congress and thought leaders for an in-depth conversation on the status of U.S.-Israel relations and the challenges and aspirations for the next four years.

In an increasingly uncertain world, what does the future of U.S. foreign policy and national security look like?

Join Members of Congress for an in-depth discussion on how America’s approach to international affairs has changed in recent years, the forces that shape U.S. foreign policy, the rising competition for global influence, and what we can expect for the next four years.

Our panel of experts and thought leaders explores our nation's long struggle with racism, examine the impact of U.S. immigration policies, and debate whether pluralism or particularism is winning the day.

The U.S. decisions to enter into, and subsequently leave, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have been a subject of debate among world leaders and arms control experts. Join us for a critical look at the future of the JCPOA, Iran’s regional aggression, U.S. policy, and challenges for the next four years.

Join members of Congress and thought leaders for an in-depth conversation on the status of U.S.-Israel relations and the challenges and aspirations for the next four years.

On August 4, a massive explosion rocked Beirut, killing hundreds, wounding thousands, leaving hundreds of thousands homeless, and causing billions of dollars in damage. Join us for a conversation with Ambassador Ryan Crocker and Pierre Ghanem as we seek clarity on Lebanon’s immense challenges and future options.

A newly released study from David Pollock, Bernstein Fellow and director of Project Fikra at The Washington Institute, emphasizes trends in Palestinian attitudes toward Israel, the United States, and the peace process.

The UN’s historic report last year on antisemitism contained a number of recommendations to meet the rising global threat, including the appointment of a senior-level UN “focal point” on antisemitism. High Representative Moratinos discusses the many challenges of combating the world’s oldest hatred, and his plans to address them.

Few people have more insight into the inner workings of the House of Representatives than Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who joins us for a wide-ranging conversation and provide unique insight into the priorities and perspectives of the Democratic Caucus.

An estimated 1-3 million Uyghurs have been detained in “reeducation camps” in China, escalating decades of repressive policies targeting the Uyghur religious and ethnic minority. Join us for a conversation with U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Nury Turkel on the plight of the Uyghurs and Turkel’s advocacy efforts on this issue.

Nick Cannon is an American comedian, rapper, producer, and television host who came under fire after making antisemitic comments on his podcast and YouTube show, Cannon's Class. Join us for Cannon’s first appearance on a Jewish program to hear about his commitment to learning from this experience and the importance of Black-Jewish relations.

Join Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism, for a wide-ranging discussion on rising antisemitism in the UK and the government’s attempts to combat it.

South Africa, home to the largest Jewish community in Africa, is the continent’s largest economy and a leading diplomatic voice in multilateral settings. Join Zev Krengel, Vice President and former National Chairman and President of South African Jewish Board of Deputies, the official umbrella organization of the Jewish community, for a wide-ranging discussion.

Elan Carr, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, and Holly Huffnagle, AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, have a wide-ranging discussion on the recent rise of antisemitism and the important role of the U.S government in this fight.

This Remote ACCESS session features Daniel Schwammenthal, Director of AJC’s Brussels-based Transatlantic Institute (TAI), and Michael Sieveking, TAI Deputy Director, for a dynamic discussion about the role of Europe in the world, AJC’s critical advocacy work with the EU, and the state of the EU-Israel relationship.

President Trump’s precedent-breaking decision to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and his further steps to demonstrate Washington’s close alignment with Israel have raised Republicans’ hopes this year of eating into Democrats’ traditional advantage among Jewish voters.

In the midst of seismic global developments, mounting challenges in the United States, and the surge in antisemitism, please join us for a conversation with AJC CEO David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s leading experts on global trends.

AJC and founding members of the Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis, the civil rights giant who worked closely with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and served more than 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

While a few voices have started to declare an end to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Daniel Gordis continues to believe in two states for two peoples.

Join AJC’s Transatlantic Institute (TAI) and the Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI), for the launch of an unprecedented transatlantic declaration that unites lawmakers from North America, Israel, and Europe in their rejection of Europe’s fictional distinction between Hezbollah’s so-called military and political arms.

Join AJC for this historic conversation with President Fernández as we pay tribute to the 85 victims of the AMIA attack and raise our collective voices against terrorism and antisemitism in all its forms.

With both parties mounting formidable campaigns this year to reach and persuade Jewish voters, a Republican incumbent showcasing his historic support for Israel, the Democratic challenger pointing to his own long pro-Israel record, and elements within the Democrats’ ranks mobilizing to alter U.S. policy toward Israel, will 2020 be different?

Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Pete Olson (R-TX) discuss the NO HATE Act, a bill they introduced in the house that seeks to leverage funds granted to state and local municipalities to drive the law enforcement community to improve tracking and reporting of hate crimes.

Join Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, France’s foremost female rabbi, for a wide-ranging discussion on the intersection of racism and antisemitism, the role of religion in times of crisis, and the importance of building bridges between people and communities where dialogue and understanding are often missing.

As Germany just took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1st, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Europe’s unique French-German political voice, shares his views on Europe's most pressing issues.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican's Secretary of Relations between States (its "Foreign Minister"), and Rabbi David Rosen, AJC's International Director for Interreligious Affairs discuss Vatican's relations with Israel and the Arab and Islamic world and its diplomatic strategies for achieving a global future of peace with a special focus on the Middle East.

With the so-called “geopolitical commission” planning to boost the EU’s role on the world stage, Polish-German cooperation will be key. To discuss how these two neighbors and their bilateral relationship are shaping the EU’s direction in an evolving geopolitical climate, AJC Berlin and AJC Central Europe were pleased to welcome Radek Sikorski and Roland Freudenstein.

AJC CEO David Harris, described by the late Shimon Peres as “foreign minister of the Jewish people,” has been a leading advocate for strengthening Israel’s place in the world. In this program, Harris discusses the complex issues and new opportunities for the Jewish state.

How can religion be a source for good as America confronts the current health and race crises?

Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Promoting the European Way of Life, joins AJC CEO David Harris for a wide-ranging discussion on issues related to European antisemitism, migration and asylum, the EU fight against terrorism and radicalization, and other issues of concern.

Ambassador Negroponte and Ambassador Pressman, in conversation with Felice Gaer, Director, Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, explore whether and how the UN can remain a key venue for enhanced U.S. foreign affairs leadership.

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), both members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discuss the bipartisan effort they are leading to promote U.S.-Israel collaboration in the fight against COVID-19, combating antisemitism at home and abroad, and other issues of importance.

A brilliant scholar, effective advocate, and the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State (1997-2001), Madeleine Albright is a crucial voice for this fraught moment, as radical ideologies, social unraveling, and the COVID-19 pandemic threaten the hard-won post war global order.

In this exclusive Remote ACCESS pre-Global Forum program, actors and the director of the film Resistance discuss the necessity of preserving Holocaust memory, why the actors are passionate about the film and its meaning, and how film can help fight global antisemitism.

European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, a Hungarian lawyer and diplomat, is responsible for strengthening relations with 16 of the European Union’s closest Eastern and Southern neighboring countries.

A valued strategic partner of the United States in a turbulent region, peace partner for more than 25 years with Israel, and promoter of interfaith understanding, Jordan confronts an array of challenges, including the burden of hosting a refugee population of some 1.4 million and a scarcity of natural resources.

Join AJC CEO David Harris as he shares his perspectives on the Six-Day War — and why it still matters 53 years later.

Jeffrey Goldberg, acclaimed journalist, Editor in Chief of The Atlantic, and friend of AJC, in conversation with Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Director of AJC Europe.

Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Founding Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and AJC Project Interchange alumnus joins us for a comprehensive discussion on race relations in the United States.

Israeli and American Jews have long enjoyed a special relationship based on common values. While this relationship remains strong, there are growing tensions between the two largest Jewish communities in the world.

Student government should be a platform to improve campus life, and plan fulfilling programs for one’s peers. So why does it seem like many student governments have become little more than a platform for constant vilification of Israel?

Dr. Richard Haass, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, is a veteran diplomat, a prominent voice on American foreign policy, an established leader of nonprofit institutions, and a steadfast friend of AJC. Dr. Haass joins in conversation with AJC CEO David Harris on the state of international relations in the COVID-19 era, as well as Haass’ new book, The World: A Brief Introduction.

Mayors across the country and around the world are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response, making critical decisions every day about how to protect their communities while also working to restart their cities' economic engines.

H.E. Jusuf Kalla, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia (2014-2019) (2004-2009) and current Chairman of the Indonesian Red Cross, has been courageous and outspoken in his appeal for Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, to engage in dialogue with Israel.

The pandemic has shut down our mosques and synagogues, bringing about a boom in digital gatherings, virtual prayer spaces and online learning. Are these changes fleeting responses to a crisis or will they fundamentally alter religious life?

In June 1967, at the close of the Six-Day War, Israeli paratroopers reached the Western Wall, symbolically completing the work of reuniting Jerusalem.

Israel has gone through three parliamentary elections in the last thirteen months. Has the political situation in Israel really stabilized?

The transatlantic partners tend to agree to disagree on how to tackle the Iranian threat. While Europeans and the U.S. still don’t see eye to eye on the merits of the 2015 nuclear deal, both sides recognize the need to contain the regime’s regional aggression and global terror network.

As a democratic country committed to human rights and civil solidarity, Uruguay is a longstanding strategic partner of the United States and Israel.

As countries adapt to changing political dynamics against the backdrop of COVID-19, what is at stake for the Jewish communities in Latin America?

Rabbi David Wolpe, named "America’s Most Influential Rabbi” by Newsweek, and Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, the first woman to head the venerable 184-year-old Union Theological Seminary (UTS), discuss our experiences of loss during the pandemic and the ability of religious institutions to adapt.

In 2000-01, AJC CEO David Harris spent a year in Europe. He was the first American Jewish leader to alert the world to the resurgence of antisemitism there and to identify its multiple sources.

The Coronavirus pandemic has amplified the need for all of us to be able to confidently navigate online, being able to recognize fake medical news, disinformation and conspiracy theories.

Dr. Wilf, Member of Knesset (2010-2013) and a prominent Israeli figure on matters of foreign policy, economics, education, Israel, and Zionism, discusses her new book, as well as current hot topics in Israel, from the formation of a new Israeli government, to potential annexation, and COVID-19.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, some countries have been more successful in battling the virus than others. Notably, in Denmark, Austria, and Israel the number of new infections has gone down and authorities are now starting ease restrictions.

Identity politics — the formation of political alliances based on one’s own race, religion, gender, or social background — is a quickly growing phenomenon in the political landscape of the United States.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been wreaking havoc around the world and has put governments under severe pressure. In an effort to understand what leaders face during times of crisis, AJC was delighted to host French Prime Minister Manuel Valls (2014-2016), one of Europe's foremost political voices, to discuss responsible leadership and how the past can teach us about how to navigate crises like this.

AJC Chief Legal Officer Marc Stern, and AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism Holly Huffnagle, answer your pressing questions about freedom of speech and antisemitic voices on campus.

Part two of our newest series bringing together legislators from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss the most pressing topics affecting transatlantic relations.

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, recent years have proven to be particularly challenging for transatlantic relations.

75 years ago, on May 8, 1945, the second world war in Europe ended. AJC CEO David Harris discusses this remarkable journey from the depths of despair to the joy of redemption.

Conspiracy theories—many of them antisemitic— mingle online with inaccurate health guidance, fingerpointing, and blame, with no end in sight.

Sports can be viewed as a “great equalizer,” in that they can bring together people and communities in a way that sometimes cannot be achieved in traditional diplomacy.

Relations between the United States and European Union have experienced unprecedented strain in recent years. Can the two powers overcome their differences on Iran, Russia, Israel, and other key issues?

As the United Arab Emirates approaches the 50th anniversary of its 1971 founding, the country is confronting the twin threats of the coronavirus pandemic and its strategic consequences for diplomacy, geopolitics, the economy, and beyond.

Students hear directly from the top campus leadership of the Democratic and Republican parties. Mikaela Guido, President of College Democrats of America, and Chandler Thornton, Chairman of the College Republican National Committee, share their parties’ views on a range of important issues.

La pandemia del Covid-19 llegó tarde a América Latina en relación a Estados Unidos y Europa. Las reacciones y el manejo de las crisis derivadas ha variado país por país con diferenciados grados de efectividad.

Widely regarded as one of the most notable Jewish figures of the past century, Natan Sharansky’s name was a rallying cry for the Soviet Jewry movement.

AJC’s Jason Isaacson, Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, and Benjamin Rogers, Associate Director for Policy and Middle East Initiatives, discuss the changing dynamics in the Middle East and AJC’s work to build trust and understanding among Americans, Israelis, and Arabs.

As a central player in the transatlantic relationship, a key ally of Israel, and an economic powerhouse, Germany plays a critical role on the global stage.

Hear Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud, Special Assistant to the Distinguished Fellow, at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Doreen Rosenblum, Assistant Director for Government and Diplomatic Relations at AJC Jerusalem, discuss their work in the Middle East, the complexities in the region, and all things Israel.

In AJC’s Hebrew 101 session, learn useful and fun words and phrases that you can use during your next trip to Israel or in daily conversation with your colleagues, family, and community.

As one of the principal leaders in the EU, France is a key partner for the United States, an important player in Europe’s ties with Israel, and a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

As the deadline nears for high school seniors to choose which college to attend, many students and their families are actively thinking about the college experience and what to expect.

Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, antisemitism was on the rise, both in Europe and in the United States. Now, the coronavirus has given new life to an especially nefarious canard, one that has played a central part in fueling antisemitism for centuries: conspiracy theories.

After three grueling elections in one year, Israel has formed a new government. Will it last? What will be on the new government’s policy agenda and how are Israelis responding?

AJC is very excited to invite you to a special briefing with Nickolay Mladenov, UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. There are few people today anywhere more knowledgeable about what is going on in Israel, in the West Bank, and in Gaza, as well as the surrounding region.

Renowned economist and Professor, Leo Leiderman, Chief Economist, Bank Hapoalim and Tel Aviv University, discusses the economic realities and opportunities during and after COVID19.

As India’s 1.3 billion people endure an extended national lockdown against the coronavirus, the Modi government wrestles with what is now a globally familiar dilemma: keeping a country safe amid contagion without jeopardizing its long-term economic survival.

Two prominent American Muslim voices and members of the AJC-led Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) in a dynamic conversation about challenges and innovations of celebrating the month of Ramadan, which begins on the evening of April 23, during the pandemic crisis.

After one month of lockdown due to COVID-19, Austria was one of the first European countries to begin easing restrictions. Compared to other countries on the continent, its coronavirus cases and deaths have been quite low.

As the ranks of Holocaust survivors recede, there is limited, precious time to hear their stories firsthand.

Zikaron Basalon, "Memory in the Living Room," is an Israeli program featuring testimony from a Holocaust survivor and a brief discussion with a younger audience.

A discussion on the future of US-China relations, featuring the Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) China Power Project Bonnie Glaser; Founder and CEO of CHINADebate and former investment banker, diplomat, lawyer, and CIA spy Malcolm Riddell; Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute and former NSC Senior Director for Strategic Planning Robert Spalding; and Chair of the UC San Diego 21st Century China Center and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Susan Shirk

The explosion in antisemitic rhetoric online and in media around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforces the urgent and ongoing need for global cooperation to combat hatred.

This AJC Advocacy Anywhere program features Lord John Mann, Independent Adviser to the UK Government on Antisemitism; Joan Ryan, Honorary President of Labour Friends of Israel and former Labour MP; and Ian Austin, Chair of Mainstream, the Campaign Against Extremism, and former Labour MP on the future of a post-Corbyn Labour Party and how to combat the rise of antisemitism in the UK.

Celebrity Storytime with West Wing and Scandal actor Josh Malina, presented by AJC's young professional group ACCESS! Josh reads classic Passover children's stories.

AJC CEO David Harris shares his personal Jewish story, from the development of Jewish identity to the journey that led him to AJC.

Remote ACCESS's pre-Passover cooking class features renowned celebrity chef Alon Shaya, cooking up delicious Passover eats and sharing his experience bringing Israeli cuisine to the mainstream, highlighting the importance of culinary diplomacy in 2020.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, and Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC’s Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, discuss Passover, Easter, and Catholic-Jewish cooperation in trying times.

Europe has been severely impacted by the coronavirus and Jewish communities across the continent have been profoundly affected. Many Jews have contracted the virus, while others have lost loved ones and felt the sting of the economic impact.

With over 100,000 total cases of the disease and more than 9,000 deaths, after the United States and Italy, Spain ranks third in cases of COVID-19, and is second only to Italy in the number of fatalities.

The fourth and final session of AJC Los Angeles’s Global Briefing Series on Antisemitism focuses on fighting antisemitism online, on campus, and in Congress.

Watch AJC CEO David Harris's presentation of part two of his two-part firsthand account of some of the key moments of the movement that freed Soviet Jewry and helped bring down the Soviet Union.

AJC International Director of Interreligious Affairs, Rabbi David Rosen, introduces his overview of AJC’s involvement in global interfaith relations, Jewry’s main relationships with the Christian world, and recent historic inroads with the Muslim world. Advocacy Anywhere is a new platform that will enable you to engage with AJC’s leading expertise, content, and advocacy opportunities from wherever you are, using cutting-edge technology.

Ambassador Varricchio will discuss his nation's efforts to the combat the coronavirus and what lies ahead.

Live pre-Shabbat cooking class with renowned celebrity chef Einat Admony who will discuss her experience in bringing Israeli cuisine to the mainstream, her Iraqi and Moroccan heritage, and the importance of culinary diplomacy in 2020.

Watch Steven Bayme, AJC Director, Contemporary Jewish Life discuss Israel-Diaspora Relations.

Watch AJC CEO David Harris's presentation of part one of his two-part firsthand account of some of the key moments of the movement that freed Soviet Jewry and helped bring down the Soviet Union.

Insights from Around the World: On the Front Lines of the Coronavirus. Advocacy Anywhere is a new platform that will enable you to engage with AJC’s leading expertise, content, and advocacy opportunities from wherever you are, using cutting-edge technology.

As the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, sweeps the globe, Israeli doctors, researchers, and entrepreneurs are working diligently to help find a cure and improved treatment options. Advocacy Anywhere is a new platform that will enable you to engage with AJC’s leading expertise, content, and advocacy opportunities from wherever you are, using cutting-edge technology.

Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Haipei Shue, President of United Chinese Americans, joined AJC on Tuesday for an online discussion about the rising racism and xenophobia that has targeted Asian Americans during the COVID-19 outbreak.