Israeli Knesset Member Tzipi Livni, head of the Hatnua party and former Foreign Minister, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem.
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Tzipi Livni to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem
AJC Questions Papal Decree to Canonize Polish Cardinal Hlond
In a letter to the Vatican, AJC has expressed profound concerns regarding the Pope’s announcement recognizing Cardinal August Hlond, the Polish Primate during World War II, as having “heroic virtues” – a stage towards being made a saint.
AJC Mourns Shoshana Cardin
AJC mourns the passing of Shoshana Cardin, a trailblazing leader of the American Jewish community.
AJC Supports IsraAID Relief Effort in Vanuatu
AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization, is supporting IsraAID in response to the impact of volcanic eruptions on Ambae Island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu.
Felice Gaer, Director of AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute, Receives JTS Honorary Doctorate
Felice Gaer, Director of AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights (JBI), received an honorary degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS) today in recognition of her steadfast advocacy on behalf of international human rights causes.
Georgia Prime Minister Kvirikashvili to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem
The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Kvirikashvili, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem.
Religious Leaders Join AJC Appeal Urging Secretary Pompeo to Appoint Antisemitism Envoy
More than 1,100 religious leaders across the United States have joined with AJC in calling for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to appoint a new State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.
Religious Leaders Join AJC Appeal Urging Secretary Pompeo to Appoint Antisemitism Envoy
More than 1,100 religious leaders across the United States have joined with AJC in calling for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to appoint a new State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. The congressionally-mandated position has remained unfilled for sixteen months.
Religious Leaders Join AJC Appeal Urging Secretary Pompeo to Appoint Antisemitism Envoy
Fighting antisemitism is everybody’s job! I am proud to join with AJC & 1100 religious leaders asking Sec. Pompeo to name a new Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism.
Religious Leaders Join AJC Appeal Urging Secretary Pompeo to Appoint Antisemitism Envoy
America’s voice must be heard! I am proud to join with AJC & 1,100 religious leaders asking Sec. Pompeo to name a new Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism.
AJC Statement on Gaza Violence
AJC Chief Executive Officer David Harris issued the following statement on the Gaza situation:
Leader of World’s Largest Muslim Organization to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem
Yahya Cholil Staquf, General Secretary of the world’s largest Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Supreme Council, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem.
Israel Minister Naftali Bennett to Address AJC Global Forum
Naftali Bennett, Israel’s Minister of Education and Minister of Diaspora Affairs, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem. The four-day conference, June 10-13, is the premier Jewish global advocacy organization’s signature annual event.
AJC, HALC Mark Fifth Anniversary of Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance
Diplomats, members of Congress, Greek-American and Cypriot-American partners, and AJC leaders gathered at the Greek Ambassador’s residence to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA).
Bulgarian Prime Minister Borissov to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, whose country currently holds the EU Presidency, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem.
AJC Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from Iran Nuclear Deal
AJC CEO David Harris, responding to President Trump’s announcement today that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, issued the following statement:
Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurz to Address AJC Global Forum in Jerusalem
Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of Austria, will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem. The four-day conference, June 10-13, is the premier Jewish global advocacy organization’s signature annual event.
Israel Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman to Address AJC Global Forum
Israel Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Netanyahu to Address AJC Global Forum
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum in Jerusalem. The four-day conference, June 10-13, is the premier Jewish global advocacy organization’s signature annual event.
AJC’s Latino Jewish Leadership Council to Visit Puerto Rico
AJC’s Latino Jewish Leadership Council (LJLC) will visit Puerto Rico this week on a fact-finding and solidarity mission.
