Closing AJC Global Forum 2026, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on a historic gathering marking AJC’s 120th anniversary and lays out a vision for the future of the Jewish people, Israel, and democratic societies around the world.
AJC welcomed Senators Jon Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) to AJC Global Forum for a bipartisan conversation reflecting on America at 250, the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and growing antisemitism in politics. The Senators, in conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch, made clear their commitment to standing with the U.S.’s closest ally in the Middle East and the importance of standing up to antisemitism within their own parties.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) discussed their bipartisan efforts to confront antisemitism and condemn antisemitic rhetoric.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Iranian-American journalist, activist, and author Masih Alinejad shares her powerful fight against the Iranian regime’s oppression and censorship. Through years of fearless advocacy, she has become a leading voice for freedom, women’s rights, and human dignity—inspiring people around the world to stand up against tyranny and defend democratic values.
In response to surging antisemitism in the United States that is increasingly violent, American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released its Combating Antisemitism Playbook, a new framework to enable leaders across society to understand, respond to, and prevent antisemitism.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, more than 2,000 activists, diplomats, students, elected officials, thought leaders, and advocates from more than 70 countries came together to confront rising antisemitism, strengthen support for Israel, build trusted partnerships, and safeguard democracy.
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how information is created and shared, what impact will it have on Israel and the Jewish people? At AJC Global Forum 2026, experts at the intersection of technology and policy examined how AI can both amplify antisemitism and serve as a powerful tool to counter it—while exploring what the Jewish community needs to prepare for in an increasingly AI-driven world.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) joined AJC CEO Ted Deutch for a timely conversation on leadership, bipartisanship, and the challenges facing America, Israel, and the Jewish people.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, American Jewish Committee and the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV) honored the service, sacrifice, and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces, followed by a bipartisan conversation featuring Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) of Pennsylvania and AJC CEO Ted Deutch.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and Ariela Di Gioacchino, President, World Union of Jewish Students (WUJS), announced a new partnership between American Jewish Committee and the World Union of Jewish Students to launch the first-ever North American Summit for Jewish student leaders.
For over two decades, the AJC Africa Institute has fostered people-to-people relationships and partnerships, establishing diplomatic and business ties and unlocking the full potential of Africa-U.S. and Africa-Israel relations.
Three college students who were unrelenting in fighting antisemitism on their campuses despite threats, taunts, and intimidation, today received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to Sophie Kalmin, Class of 2026 at Emory University, representing Emory Hillel.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to Jake Rymer, Class of 2027 at the University of Chicago, representing Maroons for Israel.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to Jonathan Iadarola, Class of 2027 at Adelaide University, representing the Australasian Union of Jewish Students.
At AJC Global Forum, the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to three remarkable students on behalf of their campus organizations who have stood tall in the face of rising antisemitism and hostility on college campuses.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Harmeet K. Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, addressed the growing threat of antisemitic violence and intimidation facing Jewish communities across the United States.
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, and the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI), the main body representing the Jewish community in the country, today announced a formal partnership agreement to deepen their cooperation in combating antisemitism at a critical moment for the Irish Jewish community and world Jewry. The agreement, announced at AJC Global Forum in Washington, D.C., marks AJC’s 43rd international Jewish community partnership.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) announced at AJC Global Forum 2026 a formal partnership agreement to deepen their cooperation in combating anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hate.
AJC Global Forum 2026 concluded with a forward-looking plenary focused on how American Jewish Committee is helping shape a stronger future for Israel, the Jewish people, and democratic societies around the world.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, writer, producer, actor, and comedian Jamie Denbo joins Grammy-nominated songwriter, music publisher, and entrepreneur Billy Mann; Deborah Marcus; and Lori York for a conversation moderated by Dov Wilker, AJC Vice President, Advocacy and Innovation; Regional Director, AJC Atlanta.
For decades, the Iranian regime has destabilized the Middle East, targeting Americans, Israelis, Arabs, and even its own people—while backing terror proxies, advancing an illicit nuclear program, and fueling global terrorism.
Following decades of sustained advocacy by American Jewish Committee (AJC), the European Union announced its decision in January 2026 to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Petr Pavel, President of Czechia, delivered a special address on the importance of democratic values, international cooperation, and confronting antisemitism.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Margus Tsahkna delivered a special address on the importance of democratic values, international cooperation, and confronting antisemitism and extremism.
With pivotal elections approaching in both countries, leading U.S. and Israeli journalists come together on the AJC Global Forum stage to unpack what shifting political dynamics could mean for the U.S.-Israel relationship, global stability, and the fight against antisemitism. From polarization to coalition-building, this session—moderated by Casey Kustin, AJC Chief Impact and Operations Officer—explores what’s changing and why it matters now more than ever.
In a moving address from Jerusalem, Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks to AJC Global Forum 2026, expressing deep gratitude to all advocates standing with Israel and the Jewish people around the world.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Dina Siegel Vann, Director of AJC’s Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA), joined Marcos Peckel, Executive Director of the Confederation of Jewish Communities of Colombia, for a conversation on the power of global Jewish partnership and collaboration.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was recognized by American Jewish Committee with the Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award, which is given to a civic or public-sector leader who has demonstrated a commitment to bridge-building, public service, and combating hate in their communities.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria received the inaugural Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award in recognition of his steadfast support for the Jewish community, his leadership in combating antisemitism, and his commitment to standing with Jewish communities during times of challenge.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was honored with the inaugural Donald M. Ephraim Global Jewish Advocacy Award in recognition of his leadership, partnership, and steadfast support for the Jewish community.
In this signature AJC Global Forum plenary, Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Senior Rabbi, Central Synagogue; Dara Horn, Award-Winning Author; and Professor Jonathan D. Sarna, Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History (emeritus), Brandeis University—three leading American Jewish voices—examine the past, present, and future of the American Jewish experience and what this moment reveals for the Jewish people.
As the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary and American Jewish Committee (AJC) marks 120 years, it’s never been more critical to examine the past and present of the American Jewish experience while.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, American Jewish Committee and the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America (JWV) honored the service, sacrifice, and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
At a time of heightened global instability, the AJC Global Forum Monday afternoon plenary examined the forces shaping Israel's security, diplomacy, and future.
In a poignant and powerful moment at AJC Global Forum 2026, American Jewish Committee (AJC) posthumously awarded Sarah Milgrim z”l and Yaron Lischinsky z”l with the Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award.
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today posthumously honored Sarah Milgrim (z”l) and Yaron Lischinsky (z”l) with the Ofir Libshtein Bridge Builder Award.
Two and a half years after October 7 — the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust — antisemitism continues to surge worldwide. At AJC Global Forum 2026, leading experts examine how antisemitism is evolving across political extremes, online spaces, campuses, and public discourse.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Rabbi Andrew Baker was honored with AJC’s Lifetime Achievement in Jewish Advocacy Award in recognition of an extraordinary career dedicated to safeguarding Jewish communities, advancing Holocaust remembrance and restitution, and strengthening the Jewish future through global diplomacy and principled leadership.
In a meaningful address at AJC Global Forum 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for American Jewish Committee’s longstanding support of Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Zelensky underscored the importance of standing with democratic allies, defending shared values, and supporting those fighting for freedom and sovereignty.
At the center of American Jewish Committee's advocacy are our U.S. regional offices that empower leaders across society to counter rising antisemitism, support Israel, and advance democratic values.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Vanderbilt University Chancellor Daniel Diermeier joined AJC CEO Ted Deutch for a timely conversation on leadership, moral responsibility, and the role of higher education in confronting antisemitism.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute (API), and Joel Burnie, Executive Manager of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), reflect on the decades-long partnership between American Jewish Committee (AJC) and AIJAC — and the urgent challenges facing Jewish communities today.
Live from the AJC Global Forum stage, AJC CEO Ted Deutch announced the release of a groundbreaking new resource: AJC’s Combating Antisemitism Playbook, which offers tailored strategies for every sector of society, recognizing that combating hate and strengthening democratic values requires collective action to ensure safe and thriving Jewish communities.
AJC remembers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim with deep sorrow and profound gratitude—for lives that embodied courage, compassion, and an unshakable belief in a better future.
Keith and Aviva Siegel shared their powerful story and expressed their profound gratitude for AJC's tireless advocacy to help secure their return at AJC Global Forum 2026.
Kicking off AJC Global Forum 2026, this powerful opening video celebrated the enduring resilience of the Jewish people and the global impact of American Jewish Committee over the last 120 years.
AJC Global Forum 2026 in Washington, D.C., kicked off against the backdrop of American Jewish Committee’s 120th anniversary—a milestone moment for the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people.
