American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today honored Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) with the AJC Nita M. Lowey Congressional Leadership Award, recognizing the Congressman’s fearless advocacy for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. The award was presented at AJC Global Forum 2025 in New York.
Allies in the Assault on Israel’s Legitimacy | AJC Global Forum 2025
American Jewish Committee (AJC) was proud to welcome three of Israel’s fiercest allies to AJC Global Forum 2025. U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres—recipient of the inaugural AJC Nita M. Lowey Congressional Leadership Award—has emerged as a fearless advocate on Capitol Hill against antisemitism and in support of Israel. Leading urban warfare expert John Spencer—recipient of AJC’s Moral Courage Award—fights misinformation about Israel with facts and experience, becoming one of the most articulate voices speaking out for Israel’s right to defend itself since October 7. And influential Brazilian lawmaker and pro-Israel progressive Tabata Amaral is one of the Jewish state’s most ardent global allies. All three delivered compelling remarks about the importance of standing up for Israel, the Jewish people, and the principles of democracy.
