Press Releases and Statements

AJC today announced that Dr. Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, President of Latvia (1999-2007), will keynote its gala to launch the AJC Central Europe office on Monday, March 27, at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw.

AJC condemns the mass vandalism at the Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City. More than 100 headstones were reportedly damaged in the attack earlier today.

AJC CEO David Harris issued the following statement, after President Donald J. Trump’s press conference earlier today.

AJC welcomed the spirit of cooperation and friendship expressed at the press conference held today in Washington by President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The two leaders discussed the U.S.-Israel bond, the United Nations' actions against Israel, and more.

AJC is deeply disturbed by the tenor of President Trump’s public criticism of federal judges considering the legality of his executive order on refugees.

AJC Chicago praised the Chicago police department for apprehending a suspect who vandalized the Loop Synagogue early Saturday morning.

AJC is deeply disappointed that the Knesset passed the Regulation Bill, which retroactively legalizes dozens of unauthorized settlement outposts in the West Bank.

AJC is calling on Israeli legislators to reject the Regulation Bill, a proposed measure that would legalize settlement outposts in the West Bank which were built without government approval.

AJC Chicago condemns an attack on the Loop Synagogue, which authorities have labeled a hate crime.

AJC applauded the Trump Administration’s quick and firm response to the latest illicit Iranian test of a ballistic missile.

AJC urged President Trump to reconsider his proposal to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment, the longstanding bar to political activity by tax-exempt organizations, including religious organizations.

Nicos Anastasiades, the President of Cyprus, confirmed that he will address the AJC Global Forum, scheduled for June 4-6, in Washington, D.C.

A senior delegation of AJC officials met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today to discuss recent concerns of the U.S. Latino community.

The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council held its second ever meeting today in Washington, D.C., convening to discuss hate crime legislation, immigration issues, refugee resettlement, and more. The Council elaborated on its concerns in an "open letter" to Congress.

An AJC leadership delegation just concluded a two-day visit to the capital of Azerbaijan, where the group met with the country's leadership, visited a synagogue, and addressed the prestigious ADA University.

AJC is appalled by the fatal attack on a Canada mosque that took place during evening prayers at the Quebec Islamic Cultural Center.

Two ancient civilisations, two post-colonial states, two democracies, two centres of culture and faith, two nations with vibrant global diasporas: it was only natural that India and Israel would forge not only diplomatic relations, but a unique and enduring partnership.

AJC views with profound concern the Trump Administration’s plans to pose unjustified new obstacles in the path of refugees and asylum seekers. Such actions reinforce anti-Muslim stereotypes and run contrary to international perceptions of a compassionate America.

Amidst recent news reports and commentary on the merits and likelihood of the United States possibly moving its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, AJC CEO David Harris has issued the following statement.

Prominent Christian leaders and scholars from across North America are gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, January 27- 29, for the third Christian Leadership Initiative (CLI) Alumni Study Symposium. The Symposium will explore diverse contemporary Jewish ideologies, the meaning of Israel for world Jewry, foundations of religious pluralism, interreligious study, and more.