“Beyond Hitler’s Grasp” Screening and Discussion 

Sunday, January 26 - Highland Park, IL

Join AJC Chicago and the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a screening of Beyond Hitler’s Grasp. Following the film, engage in a "talk back" discussion session with the Consul General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Svetoslav Stankov. Click Here for more information.

No cost to attend, but an RSVP is required. For more information and to RSVP, email [email protected].



SAVE THE DATES: AJC Chicago “Cocktails & Conversation” Speaker Series 

February 26 & May, 14

AJC Marshall Society members** are invited to meet and mingle with AJC Chicago and visiting AJC experts for cocktails and kosher light bites to learn more about AJC’s ongoing and nuanced global advocacy work. The evenings will feature intimate conversation with AJC experts centered on the AJC’s priorities on a global scale.

For more information, contact Rachel Edelman, AJC Chicago Assistant Director, at [email protected].



SAVE THE DATE: AJC Chicago Annual Diplomat, Interfaith, and Community Leaders Seder 

March 19

AJC National Leadership Council* and AJC Marshall Society** members are invited to join AJC Chicago for a model Passover Seder with our diplomatic, interfaith, and community partners. Together, we will celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover, which tells the story of the Jewish people's journey out of Egypt from slavery to freedom.

For more information, contact Barbara Kantrow, AJC Chicago Assistant Director, at [email protected].



AJC Global Forum 2025 I April 27 - 29, New York City 

Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and over 2,000 committed activists at the premier global Jewish advocacy conference of the year. After the horrific attack on October 7, 2023, and in this fraught moment for the global Jewish community, escalating threats worldwide underscore the importance of our mission. All who care about the fate of the Jewish people, Israel, and the values of the civilized world must respond now with action, urgency, and resolve. 

For more information and to register, visit www.AJC.org/GlobalForum

*AJC National Leadership Council recognizes those who make a generous contribution of $10,000 or more ($5,000 for ACCESS members) to the AJC Annual Campaign. **AJC Marshall Society recognizes those who make a generous contribution of $1,250 or more ($625 for ACCESS members) to the AJC Annual Campaign. 

For more information about AJC’s Donor Recognition Societies, email Jacob Gussin, AJC Chicago Assistant Director, at [email protected] or visit www.ajc.org/supportourwork.



Interested in learning more about AJC Chicago?

Rachel Edelman, Assistant Director, Advancement & Engagement

Susan Evans, Assistant Director

  • AJC Chicago Legislative Advocacy (Local, State, Federal)
  • AJC Chicago Legislative Affairs Committee

Jacob Gussin, Assistant Director, Advancement & Engagement

  • AJC Donor Recognition Societies
  • AJC Chicago Annual Campaign
  • AJC Detroit

Barbara Kantrow, Assistant Director

  • AJC Chicago International Advocacy
  • AJC Chicago Intergroup Advocacy
  • AJC Chicago Intergroup Committee
  • AJC Chicago International Committee

Jake Rosenfield, Alexander Associate

  • ACCESS Chicago, AJC’s Young Professional Division (ages 21 - 40)
  • AJC Chicago Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT)

Chaim Tempesco, Events & Communication Senior Associate ([email protected])

  • AJC & AJC Chicago General Questions