The American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England Office deplores the antisemitic chants during a local high school basketball game, and expresses confidence that the Catholic Memorial High School will address this deeply unfortunate incident.
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AJC Welcomes Catholic Leadership Firm Response to Antisemitic Incident at Basketball Game
AJC Leadership Delegation Visits Spain, Portugal
An AJC senior leadership delegation concluded a four-day visit to Portugal and Spain.
AJC Decries Fatal Attack on Uruguayan Jew
AJC extends condolences to the family of David Fremd, a Jewish leader in the town of Paysandú, Uruguay, who was fatally stabbed multiple times by a lone assailant. His son was wounded in the assault.
Madrid Mayor Carmena Joins AJC Campaign Against Antisemitism
Madrid Mayor Manuela Carmena today signed on to Mayors United Against Antisemitism, an AJC initiative calling on municipal leaders across the United States and Europe to publicly address and take concrete actions against rising antisemitism.
AJC Applauds Florida Bill Opposing Boycotts of Israel
AJC commended Florida’s House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing a measure prohibiting the state from doing business with companies that boycott Israel.
Spain Honors AJC's Dina Siegel Vann
Dina Siegel Vann, director of AJC’s Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs, was honored by the Spanish government with its prestigious Order of Commander of Civil Merit.
Capitol Hill Reception Celebrates Strategic Partnerships Among Israel, Greece, and Cyprus
Diplomats, Members of Congress, Greek-American and Cypriot-American partners, and AJC leaders gathered on Capitol Hill this evening to celebrate the third anniversary of the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance (CHIA).
AJC Board Institute Kicks Off Celebration of 110 Years of Innovative Global Jewish Advocacy
AJC kicked off its 110th anniversary year at the organization’s Board of Governors Institute.
AJC Statement on Filling Supreme Court Vacancy
AJC issued the following statement on filling the Supreme Court vacancy.
AJC CEO David Harris to Address U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference
AJC Chief Executive Officer David Harris will be a featured speaker at the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) annual conference luncheon on February 20.
AJC Welcomes Paris Municipality Action on BDS
AJC applauds the Council of Paris for adopting today two resolutions opposing the BDS (boycott, sanctions and divestment) movement that has been targeting Israel.
AJC Condemns Terror Attack on West Bank Synagogue
AJC condemned an overnight arson attack on a West Bank synagogue.
AJC Remembers Victims of Copenhagen Terror Attacks
AJC Europe stands in solidarity with the Danish people as they commemorate today the terrorist attacks that left two dead and five injured one year ago.
AJC Calls on Minister Levin to Apologize to Reform Jews
AJC fully shares the outrage of the Reform movement in response to the disparaging remarks made by Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin.
AJC Partners with IsraAID to Assist New Migrants in Germany
AJC is supporting a major initiative, led by the Israeli humanitarian relief group IsraAID, to assist Yazidi refugees, as well as other migrants from the Middle East who have been coming in large numbers to Germany.
AJC Names U.S. Director of Muslim-Jewish Relations
Robert J. Silverman has been named U.S. Director of Muslim-Jewish Relations for AJC, the global Jewish advocacy organization.
AJC Supports Kotel Religious Equality Bill
AJC strongly urges Knesset passage of a proposed bill permitting egalitarian non-Orthodox prayer services (tefillot) at the southern side of the Kotel (Western Wall).
London Mayor Johnson Joins AJC Campaign Against Antisemitism
London Mayor Boris Johnson has signed on to Mayors United Against Antisemitism, an AJC initiative calling on municipal leaders across Europe to publicly address and take concrete actions against rising antisemitism.
AJC Outraged by Anti-Israel Protests at Creating Change LGBTQ Conference
AJC is outraged that a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization's peaceful reception at the national Creating Change conference was invaded by hateful protestors, who interrupted the event and threatened people gathered to hear gay rights activists from Jerusalem.
AJC Welcomes American Historical Association Rejection of Anti-Israel Resolution
AJC praised American Historical Association (AHA) members for firmly rejecting a resolution that blatantly targeted Israel.
