Press Releases and Statements

American Jewish Committee issued a statement following Israel's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) today joined with the National Urban League and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in the relaunch of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations. The Caucus, which was first launched at AJC Global Forum in 2019, will be co-chaired in the House of Representatives for the 118th Congress by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-FL; Nikema Williams, D-GA; and Wesley Hunt, R-TX.

American Jewish Committee and the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new effort to help small business owners recognize, respond to, and help prevent antisemitism and other forms of hate.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) today expressed concern over the Knesset’s vote to advance a portion of the governing coalition's judicial reform effort, deepening existing divisions instead of resuming the compromise negotiations conducted by President Herzog.

A delegation of U.S. college presidents has arrived in Israel to exchange ideas with their counterparts in the Jewish State and forge partnerships with students and faculty from both nations, as part of a trip sponsored by Project Interchange, an educational institute of American Jewish Committee.

AJC CEO Ted Deutch today issued this statement following the appointment by Secretary of State Antony Blinken of Ambassador Dan Shapiro to be Senior Advisor for Regional Integration: Ambassador Dan Shapiro is an excellent choice to lead America’s efforts to expand the circle of peace in the Middle East, from strengthening the Abraham Accords to working to normalize relations between Israel and Arab and Muslim-majority countries.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging NATO to give Ukraine a “clear path” to becoming a member of the alliance to deter further aggression by Russia and other “bad actors” who seek to destabilize Europe. In a letter prior to the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11-12, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and AJC President Michael Tichnor described Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as posing a threat to democracy and the international order.

The U.S. Supreme Court today bolstered religious protections in the workplace, in unanimously siding with a former postal worker who had asked not to work on Sundays to observe the Sabbath. AJC Chief Legal Officer Marc Stern issued this statement in response to the decision:
Not every belief or practice can be accommodated, but experience has shown that with some effort and goodwill, most can. The court’s insistence that hardship on employers means substantial hardship and not de minimis hardship, puts real teeth into the law.

Social media executives said today they are committed to clamping down on antisemitic content. However, at a hearing facilitated by American Jewish Committee and the European Jewish Congress, lawmakers told them those efforts have fallen short.

American Jewish Committee has released a video, "What Ties Jews to Israel?" (“Ma allathi yarbut al-yahud bi-Isra’il?” in Arabic), the 11th installment in the organization’s Arabic-language educational video series, ‘An al-Yahud (“About the Jews”), which has received more than 45 million views worldwide. The video released today emphasizes that the unique connection between Jews and the land of Israel does not negate those shared by other religions and peoples. The video is also available in English.

Justice has been served. We realize it does little to ease the pain for the families and friends of the 11 people murdered at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh simply for being Jewish and practicing their faith. However, we hope this verdict allows them to continue the slow process of healing if not closure. The memories of those taken will always be a blessing. Countering the antisemitic hate that invaded their sacred and joyous space must be the job for all of society, not just the Jewish community.

American Jewish Committee will work with the European Jewish Congress to help European Jewish communities tackle rising antisemitism and bring more attention to looming threats and foster a more vibrant Jewish life on the Continent.

A Bedouin tribe that has been steadfast in its support for Israel and its security despite having 18 family members killed in the line of duty, was honored by American Jewish Committee (AJC) with its Moral Courage Award.

Northwestern University students who worked with school officials to create a more inclusive environment for Jews on campus, and California law students who led the Jewish communal response to a coalition of student groups with anti-Zionist views, were honored by American Jewish Committee (AJC) today.

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou today said both his country and Israel have the “greatness of democracy and freedom” in common and called the ties between the two nations “historic and unbreakable.” In taped remarks delivered at American Jewish Committee’s (AJC) Global Forum in Tel Aviv, Lacalle Pou also hailed the “shared history” between the two nations.

Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee (AJC) today announced AJC will launch a task force to help implement the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism

Seven of the world’s leading envoys dedicated to fighting antisemitism today received the inaugural AJC David Harris Award from American Jewish Committee (AJC), named after the organization’s longtime former CEO.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita today said the Abraham Accords have created “incredible momentum” for peace and prosperity in the Middle East and helped create unprecedented growth in his country’s trade with Israel. In a video address to more than 1,500 attendees at AJC Global Forum in Tel Aviv, Bourita also said the Kingdom of Morocco took deep pride in its Jewish heritage and support for its Jewish community and institutions.

AJC bought $15,000 of the date honey to share with attendees at Global Forum, AJC’s annual international conference. The decision to invest in Building Together comes from years of engagement by AJC’s Business Collective, a board task force, led by Eli Ibrahimzade, committed to finding economic opportunities to promote greater regional engagement between Israel and the Arab world.