AJC New Jersey connects our community with American Jewish Committee’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, and interfaith leaders at the local level advances AJC’s broader global priorities: combating antisemitism, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and countering the spread of radicalism and extremism.
Our impact extends well beyond New Jersey, helping AJC achieve tangible results in the form of government policies, formidable alliances, and hard-hitting legislation that make our world safer and more secure.
AJC New Jersey engages in advocacy with local, state, and national legislators and with diplomatic leaders in support of our core initiatives. In addition to participating in AJC’s national diplomatic outreach, we build one-on-one relationships with key countries’ UN ambassadors and consuls general stationed in New York.
Our innovative programming—our Expert Breakfast Series, parlor meetings, and exclusive donor events—bring AJC’s global mission to life at the local level.
Upcoming Events
April 21, 2021
A Conversation With New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way
In December of 2019, Secretary of State Tahesha Way, traveled to Israel with AJC’s Project Interchange. Secretary Way joined a delegation of Secretaries of State which explored local politics, election security, history and the diversity of Israeli society. Secretary Way will share with us reflections on this visit both personal and professional. The Secretary’s office is home to the New Jersey-Israel Commission, headed by Andrew Gross. We will also explore how her experience in Israel has helped her support the important work of this commission. Join AJC New Jersey for this fascinating and thoughtful conversation.
Garden State Against Hate with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
As Jews, we know that the rise of antisemitism has deeply impacted our recent lives. Unfortunately, many other minority communities in the United States have also dealt with similar pain. Over the past year we have watched recordings of Black men being assaulted and murdered by the police. We have all watched in horror as Asian-Americans have been beaten and attacked on the streets. We at AJC New Jersey are committed raising our collective voices to fight hate and bigotry against any people, including our own. During this important conversation we will explore what we can do to help end hate in the Garden State!
Prior to joining AJC, Rabbi David Levy served as rabbi of Temple Shalom of Succasunna, N.J., Congregation Kol Haverim of Glastonbury, C.T., Congregation B’nai El of St. Louis, M.O., and associate rabbi of Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Short Hills, N.J.