For the first time in AJC's 112-year history, the organization's signature event, the AJC Global Forum, convened outside the United States.
AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel
For the first time ever, and in honor of the rebirth of the Jewish state 70 years ago, AJC Global Forum 2018 convened in Israel, June 10-13. Over 2,400 participants, including hundreds of young Jews from across the United States and many other countries, made this the largest-ever American Jewish advocacy event in Israel.
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AJC Global Forum 2018 Opening Video
Ambassador Dan Shapiro at Pluralism, Prayer, & Partnership
During a unique program at the first-ever AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem titled Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership, Ambassador Dan Shapiro addressed attendees at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Hanan Leberman's Tfila Leshlom Hamedina
During a unique program at the first-ever AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem titled Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership, Hanan Leberman led attendees in the singing of Tfila Leshlom Hamedina at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Israeli MK Rachel Azaria at Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership
During a unique program at the first-ever AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem titled Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership, Israeli MK Rachel Azaria addressed attendees at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.
AJC's Harriet Schleifer at Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership
During a unique program at the first-ever AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem titled Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership, AJC Board of Governors Chair Harriet Schleifer addressed attendees at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.
AJC's Kim Pimley at Pluralism, Prayer, & Partnership
During a unique program at the first-ever AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem titled Pluralism, Prayer & Partnership, AJC International Relations Commission Chair Kim Pimley addressed attendees at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem.
AJC Global Forum 2018 Videos
Watch videos of major speeches, the Great Debate, and panel discussions by expert analysts from the first-ever AJC Global Forum in Israel.
Call to Action by AJC CEO David Harris
AJC CEO David Harris closes the AJC Global Forum 2018 with a stirring and inspirational message.
AJC Moral Courage Award: Galilee Medical Center
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, AJC presented the Moral Courage Award to the Galilee Medical Center for its role in saving the lives of patients fleeing Syria's civil war.
AJC Project Interchange Moment: Na’el Zoabi and Péter Niedermüller
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, participants heard the unique stories of two AJC Project Interchange Alumni.
A Conversation with Tzipi Livni
On day four of AJC Global Forum in Israel, the Co-Leader of Zionist Union Tzipi Livni sat down for a conversation with AJC Pacific Institute Chair Jeffrey Stone.
A Special Message from Ms. Israel
Miss Israel 2017, Adar Gandelsman, addressed AJC Global Forum 2018 together with her friend Miss Iraq 2017, Sarah Idan.
A Special Message from Ms. Iraq
Sarah Idan, whose family was forced to flee Iraq after an Instagram photo with Israel's contestant Adar Gandelsman went viral last year, spoke to AJC Global Forum participants about her hopes for the future of the Middle East
Highlights from Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's Address to AJC Global Forum
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz declared at AJC Global Forum in Israel that Austria viewed both the fight against antisemitism and the security of Israel as part of the country’s Staatsräson.
Remembering Heroic Friends of Israel: President Harry S. Truman
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem, the Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum helped AJC memorialize President Harry S. Truman, a heroic friend of Israel.
A Conversation with the Minister of Diaspora Affairs of Israel Naftali Bennett
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem, the Chair of the AJC International Relations Commission, Kim Pimley, discussed the state of Israel-Diaspora ties with the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Minister of Education of Israel Naftali Bennett.
AJC Moral Courage Award: Sandra Samuel
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, Indian Christian Sandra Samuel received the AJC Moral Courage Award for her heroism during and after the terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008.
Address from the Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov gave a special address to the attendees at AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel.
A Conversation with the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Tamar Chugoshvili
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Tamar Chugoshvili, sat down for a conversation with AJC CEO David Harris.
