Advocacy Anywhere

Few people have more insight into the inner workings of the House of Representatives than Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who joins us for a wide-ranging conversation and provide unique insight into the priorities and perspectives of the Democratic Caucus.

An estimated 1-3 million Uyghurs have been detained in “reeducation camps” in China, escalating decades of repressive policies targeting the Uyghur religious and ethnic minority. Join us for a conversation with U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Commissioner Nury Turkel on the plight of the Uyghurs and Turkel’s advocacy efforts on this issue.

Nick Cannon is an American comedian, rapper, producer, and television host who came under fire after making antisemitic comments on his podcast and YouTube show, Cannon's Class. Join us for Cannon’s first appearance on a Jewish program to hear about his commitment to learning from this experience and the importance of Black-Jewish relations.

Join Lord John Mann, the United Kingdom Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism, for a wide-ranging discussion on rising antisemitism in the UK and the government’s attempts to combat it.

South Africa, home to the largest Jewish community in Africa, is the continent’s largest economy and a leading diplomatic voice in multilateral settings. Join Zev Krengel, Vice President and former National Chairman and President of South African Jewish Board of Deputies, the official umbrella organization of the Jewish community, for a wide-ranging discussion.

Elan Carr, U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, and Holly Huffnagle, AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, have a wide-ranging discussion on the recent rise of antisemitism and the important role of the U.S government in this fight.

This Remote ACCESS session features Daniel Schwammenthal, Director of AJC’s Brussels-based Transatlantic Institute (TAI), and Michael Sieveking, TAI Deputy Director, for a dynamic discussion about the role of Europe in the world, AJC’s critical advocacy work with the EU, and the state of the EU-Israel relationship.

President Trump’s precedent-breaking decision to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and his further steps to demonstrate Washington’s close alignment with Israel have raised Republicans’ hopes this year of eating into Democrats’ traditional advantage among Jewish voters.

In the midst of seismic global developments, mounting challenges in the United States, and the surge in antisemitism, please join us for a conversation with AJC CEO David Harris, one of the Jewish world’s leading experts on global trends.

AJC and founding members of the Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus honor the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis, the civil rights giant who worked closely with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and served more than 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

While a few voices have started to declare an end to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Daniel Gordis continues to believe in two states for two peoples.

Join AJC’s Transatlantic Institute (TAI) and the Transatlantic Friends of Israel (TFI), for the launch of an unprecedented transatlantic declaration that unites lawmakers from North America, Israel, and Europe in their rejection of Europe’s fictional distinction between Hezbollah’s so-called military and political arms.

Join AJC for this historic conversation with President Fernández as we pay tribute to the 85 victims of the AMIA attack and raise our collective voices against terrorism and antisemitism in all its forms.

With both parties mounting formidable campaigns this year to reach and persuade Jewish voters, a Republican incumbent showcasing his historic support for Israel, the Democratic challenger pointing to his own long pro-Israel record, and elements within the Democrats’ ranks mobilizing to alter U.S. policy toward Israel, will 2020 be different?

Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and Pete Olson (R-TX) discuss the NO HATE Act, a bill they introduced in the house that seeks to leverage funds granted to state and local municipalities to drive the law enforcement community to improve tracking and reporting of hate crimes.

Join Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur, France’s foremost female rabbi, for a wide-ranging discussion on the intersection of racism and antisemitism, the role of religion in times of crisis, and the importance of building bridges between people and communities where dialogue and understanding are often missing.

As Germany just took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1st, Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Europe’s unique French-German political voice, shares his views on Europe's most pressing issues.

With the so-called “geopolitical commission” planning to boost the EU’s role on the world stage, Polish-German cooperation will be key. To discuss how these two neighbors and their bilateral relationship are shaping the EU’s direction in an evolving geopolitical climate, AJC Berlin and AJC Central Europe were pleased to welcome Radek Sikorski and Roland Freudenstein.

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican's Secretary of Relations between States (its "Foreign Minister"), and Rabbi David Rosen, AJC's International Director for Interreligious Affairs discuss Vatican's relations with Israel and the Arab and Islamic world and its diplomatic strategies for achieving a global future of peace with a special focus on the Middle East.

AJC CEO David Harris, described by the late Shimon Peres as “foreign minister of the Jewish people,” has been a leading advocate for strengthening Israel’s place in the world. In this program, Harris discusses the complex issues and new opportunities for the Jewish state.