Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from John Hickenlooper recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
AJC Global Forum 2019
AJC Global Forum, the premier global Jewish advocacy gathering of the year, returned to Washington, D.C., June 2-4, 2019. Over 2,000 participants from more than 50 countries made this one of the largest AJC Global Forums ever.
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2020 Presidential Candidate John Hickenlooper's Message to AJC Global Forum
2020 Presidential Candidate John Delaney's Message to AJC Global Forum
Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from John Delaney recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
2020 Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee's Message to AJC Global Forum
Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from Jay Inslee recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
2020 Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard's Message to AJC Global Forum
Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from Tulsi Gabbard recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
2020 Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris' Message to AJC Global Forum
Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from Kamala Harris recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
2020 Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren's Message to AJC Global Forum
Ahead of the 2020 election, AJC received greetings from the campaign trail from Elizabeth Warren recorded specially for AJC Global Forum 2019 attendees.
Launch of Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus Announced at AJC Global Forum
Three members of Congress, addressing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum today, announced the launch of the bipartisan Black-Jewish congressional caucus.
Launch of Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus Announced at AJC Global Forum
AJC has long advocated for promoting pluralism, the quintessential American value, and partnered with a broad range of ethnic and faith leaders to continuously strengthen our nation’s commitment to that ideal.
AJC Moral Courage Awards Honor Pittsburgh Synagogue Victim, First Responders
Recalling the horrific terrorist attack on the Tree of Life Or L’Simcha synagogue in Pittsburgh last October, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) today presented its Moral Courage Award to first responders and posthumously to Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz, one of the ten victims.
AJC Moral Courage Award: Heroes of Pittsburgh
At AJC Global Forum 2019 AJC Executive Council members Rick Berkman and Kim Pimley presented these heroes, the first responders of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Jerry Rabinowitz z’l, with the AJC Moral Courage Award.
AJC Great Debate: Is American Global Leadership in Decline?
The AJC 2019 Great Debate, moderated by AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, shined a light on America’s role on the world stage. Michael Anton, former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Trump, debated Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, on whether U.S. global leadership is in decline.
Honoring AJC President John Shapiro
AJC Immediate Past President Stanely Bergman paid tribute to outgoing AJC President John Shapiro.
Faces of the Diaspora - Ambassador Houda Nonoo, Kingdom of Bahrain
As part of AJC Global Forum 2019's "Faces of the Diaspora," Ambassador Houda Nonoo shares her story of Jewish life in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the unifying aspects of what it means to be Jewish in 2019.
Faces of the Diaspora - Sammy Samuels, Myanmar (Burma)
As part of AJC Global Forum 2019's "Faces of the Diaspora," Sammy Samuels shares his story of Jewish life in Myanmar (Burma) and the unifying aspects of what it means to be Jewish in 2019.
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo To Receive AJC Light Unto Nations Award
American Jewish Committee (AJC) announced today that it will honor Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo with its Light unto the Nations Award. It is AJC’s highest honor bestowed on world leaders who exhibit leadership, courage and principle.
AJC Light Unto the Nations Award: Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo
At AJC Global Forum 2019 in Washington, D.C., the Chair of AJC's Asia Pacific Institute, Jeffrey E. Stone, announced that Japan's Prime MInister Abe Shinzo will receive AJC's Light Unto the Nations Award. Kiyoto TSUJI, Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, appeared to welcome the announcement.
The "I" Word: Intersectionality and the Jewish Community
As diverse communities join together to fight for a range of social justice causes, is there room for the Jewish community?
Election Analysis: What’s Next for the Jewish State?
At AJC Global Forum 2019, leading Israeli journalists discuss Israeli elections and preview and analyze the anticipated release of the Trump Administration’s peace plan.
From Jerusalem: A Conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Recorded in Jerusalem specially for AJC Global Forum, AJC CEO David Harris interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
