Jason Isaacson, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, addressed the U.S. Department of Justice Summit on Combating Antisemitism.
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AJC Addresses Justice Department Summit on Combating Antisemitism
AJC Delegation Meets with Leaders of Albania
A delegation of American Jewish Committee (AJC) leaders from across the United States has just concluded a three-day visit to Tirana, Albania’s capital.
IJCIC, Representing World Jewry in Interreligious Dialogue, Elects Rabbi Noam Marans as Chair
Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC Director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, has been elected Chair of IJCIC, the International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations.
Greece Honors AJC CEO David Harris
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris was honored today by Greece with one of the country’s most prestigious awards, the Order of the Phoenix.
AJC Welcomes Supreme Court Decision on 2020 Census
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Department of Commerce v. New York, which—at least for the time being—bars the inclusion of a question of citizenship in the 2020 United States Census.
Muslim-Jewish Group Applauds Bicameral Introduction of Bill to Combat Hate Crimes
The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) welcomes the bicameral introduction of a legislative measure to improve hate crimes reporting and governmental responses.
AJC Disappointed by Supreme Court Decision on Gerrymandering
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is disappointed by the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Rucho v. Common Cause, in which the Court held that partisan gerrymandering claims “present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts.”
AJC Applauds UCC Declarations of Solidarity with Jews and Advancing Interreligious Ties
American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes passage by an overwhelming margin of two resolutions from the United Church of Christ (UCC) calling for interreligious dialogue and declaring solidarity with Jews and others who are targets of neo-Nazis and white supremacists.
14th Annual AJC Project Interchange Delegation of U.S. University Presidents and Chancellors Exploring Bilateral Collaboration in Israel
With the goals of fostering technological innovation and boosting bilateral academic research and exchange opportunities, 8 presidents and chancellors of U.S. universities and colleges are visiting Israel with AJC (American Jewish Committee) Project Interchange.
AJC Congratulates Archbishop Elpidophoros, New Leader of American Greek Orthodoxy
AJC offers its warmest wishes to His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, who begins his tenure as leader of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, the religious fountainhead of America’s Greek Orthodox faithful and the spiritual inspiration for Greek Americans.
AJC Disappointed by Supreme Court Decision Upholding Maryland Cross
AJC is disappointed by the United States Supreme Court decision allowing a nearly 100 year-old cross to remain standing on government property in Maryland.
AJC Welcomes Seattle Mayor Durkan Commitment to Fight Antisemitism
AJC Seattle Director Regina Friedland welcomed Mayor Jenny Durkan’s stated commitment to combat antisemitism in Seattle and to thoroughly investigate the vile threats against Ari Hoffman, a candidate for the City Council.
AJC Urges Seattle to Act on Threats to Jewish Candidate
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is urging Seattle leaders to condemn antisemitic threats against Ari Hoffman, a candidate for city council, and initiate steps to identify and prosecute those responsible for these hate crimes.
AJC Brief Urges Federal Court to Uphold Arkansas Anti-BDS Law
AJC is urging a federal appellate court to affirm a lower court ruling that the Arkansas Times has no grounds in challenging the validity of a two-year old statute barring state government contractors from engaging in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
OAS Secretary General Almagro Receives AJC Champion of Democracy Award
American Jewish Committee (AJC) presented its Champion of Democracy Award to Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), for exemplifying courageous and visionary leadership in fighting for democratic rule in the region and for combating antisemitism and terrorism.
Harriet Schleifer Elected American Jewish Committee President
Harriet Schleifer has been elected president of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. The first woman to head AJC since its founding in 1906, Schleifer was elected by AJC’s Board of Governors during the just-concluded AJC Global Forum.
AJC Exclusive Interview with Secretary of State Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in a conversation with American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO David Harris, discussed the U.S.-Israel relationship, Israeli-Palestinian peace process, continuing Iranian and Hezbollah threats, UN treatment of Israel, and efforts to combat antisemitism.
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.
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.
