After the tragic murder of Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event in Washington, D.C., AJC CEO Ted Deutch appeared on MSNBC with a stark warning: “The world cannot tolerate this kind of hatred.”
Everything You Need to Know About Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a tangible threat to Jews and the very fabric of democratic societies. American Jewish Committee (AJC), with a global presence, works every day to combat Jew-hatred through global diplomacy, political advocacy, coalition building, and strategic communications.
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch to MSNBC: Tragedy in D.C. Proves Antisemitism Is a Global Threat
“It’s Not Just Chants”: AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Fox News Addresses Deadly Antisemitic Attack
In an interview with Fox and Friends following the brutal murder of diplomats Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an AJC event on Wednesday night, AJC CEO Ted Deutch sounds the alarm on how antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem—it's a global problem that threatens democracy and all of humanity.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Antisemitic Hate Speech Leads to Real-World Violence
After the horrific murders of Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C., AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN with a clear and urgent warning: “Words have consequences.”
The American Jewish Community in a Post-October 7 World: Challenges, Opportunities, and Reasons for Hope
In this insightful session from AJC Global Forum 2025, a panel of esteemed rabbis from across American Jewry's denominations explored the profound impact of the October 7 attack on the Jewish community, addressing the challenges and opportunities we face in a post-October 7 world.
Leading American Rabbis on Jewish Unity and Hope After October 7 | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, a distinguished panel of leading American rabbis explored the challenges, opportunities, and renewed sense of unity within the American Jewish community following the October 7 attacks.
Global Elected Leaders Stand with Jewish Communities | AJC Global Forum 2025
At a time of rising antisemitism and global uncertainty following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, there are some bold elected leaders who have spoken out with courage and conviction.
AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy: Daniel Solomon Remarks
Brown University junior Daniel Solomon accepts the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy on behalf of Chabad of College Hill.
AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy: Ben Messafi Remarks
University of Pennsylvania sophomore Ben Messafi accepts the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy on behalf of Penn Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania.
Honoring Courage: 2025 Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy | AJC Global Forum
At AJC Global Forum 2025, the Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to three remarkable student organizations whose leaders have stood tall in the face of rising antisemitism and hostility on college campuses.
Creating Safe Spaces for Jewish Students: Education Leaders Speak at AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, education leaders tackled one of today’s most pressing challenges: how to ensure that schools and universities remain safe, inclusive spaces for Jewish students.
Tabata Amaral: Defending Democracy and Supporting Israel
Brazilian lawmaker Tabata Amaral took the stage at the AJC Global Forum 2025 to deliver a powerful speech on the importance of defending democracy and standing with Israel.
Ritchie Torres Warns Against Rising Antisemitism, Urges Support for Israel At AJC Global Forum
At AJC Global Forum 2025, Congressman Ritchie Torres—recipient of the inaugural AJC Nita M. Lowey Congressional Leadership Award—delivered a powerful and moving address about moral courage, antisemitism, and the importance of standing with Israel and the Jewish people.
Together as One: The Global Fight Against Antisemitism
At AJC Global Forum 2025, Jewish leaders from around the world came together to confront the rise in global antisemitism. Melanie Maron Pell, AJC’s Chief Field Operations Officer, moderated a powerful conversation featuring Joel Burnie of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), Renée Dayan Shabot of Mexico’s Tribuna Israelita, and Yonathan Arfi, President of the Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF).
AJC and USC Shoah Foundation Launch Global Antisemitism Mapping Project | Ted Deutch Opening Remarks
At AJC Global Forum 2025, American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the USC Shoah Foundation announced a newly formed partnership to give voice to, document, and map modern-day antisemitism around the world.
Antisemitism and Disinformation as Weapons in Modern Conflicts - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Ukraine and Israel are facing colossal threats to their security, both on the ground and through disinformation campaigns perpetrated by today’s biggest threats to democracy and pluralism: Russia, China, and Iran.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to NBC 6: Bringing the Hostages Home is the Highest Priority; U.S. Jews Feel Less Safe After Hamas' Attack
In an interview with NBC 6, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reiterates that bringing every single hostage home is the highest priority and must be part of every conversation.
AJC’s Holly Huffnagle on NBC Las Vegas: U.S. Jews Are Changing Their Behavior Due to Antisemitism, Kanye West Spreads Dangerous Anti-Jewish Hate Online
Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, joins NBC Las Vegas to break down the findings of AJC’s State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report and how the data reflects the real-life experience of Jews. Huffnagle also points out the alarming social media engagement around Kanye West’s antisemitic tirades, which dangerously stokes the flames of hatred.
The Morality and Ethics of Global Jewish Advocacy: Lessons from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks was an internationally renowned religious leader, philosopher, award-winning author, and respected moral voice.
The Attack in Amsterdam and the Globalization of the Intifada - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Just days before the anniversary of Kristallnacht, Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam were brutally attacked in the streets by groups of Middle Eastern men armed with clubs and knives, while shouts of 'Free Palestine' echoed around them.
Antisemitism in Amsterdam: What to Know About the Violent Attacks on Jewish, Israeli Soccer Fans
The violent attacks on Israeli and Jewish fans of the Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer team in Amsterdam marks the latest chapter of how “Globalize the Intifada” is a dangerous call for violence against the Jewish people and what happens when antisemitism goes unchecked. This modern-day pogrom—rooted in anti-Jewish and anti-Israel vitriol—is why American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, will continue to stand up for Jews everywhere and demand that European leaders protect its Jewish communities.
