Press Releases and Statements

Following weeks of the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on the Iranian people, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is calling for urgent, decisive international action.

Amid credible reports from human rights organizations that thousands of Iranians may already have been killed, American Jewish Committee (AJC) calls on all people of conscience to stand with the Iranian people. The Iranian regime must immediately end its violence against peaceful protesters and be held accountable for grave human rights violations.

Recognized for his national and international leadership, Pace University President Marvin Krislov has begun work as a Fulbright Specialist —hosted by AJC Paris—to help identify the most effective ways French and American leaders can stem a rising tide of antisemitism.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has named Ron Galperin, the former Los Angeles Controller, as interim director of AJC Los Angeles.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomed a federal court ruling today ensuring that AB 715, California’s newly enacted law protecting public school students from bias and discrimination in the classroom, will go into effect on Jan. 1.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) welcomes President Trump signing into law the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as a critical affirmation of U.S. leadership, transatlantic security, and America’s enduring commitment to countering authoritarian aggression. The legislation’s robust provisions supporting Ukraine’s defense and resilience are essential not only to Ukraine’s survival, but to the security of Europe, the Middle East, and the preservation of American values and interests.  

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, welcomes last night’s confirmation of Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun to serve as U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.

AJC Los Angeles is grateful for the work of the FBI, U.S. Department of Justice, and other law enforcement agencies that led to today’s arrest of four people and the thwarting of a plot to bomb multiple locations in the Los Angeles area. This coordinated effort is one that should be modeled across the nation.

Australia’s Jewish community had already endured fire bombings, graffiti, physical attacks, and threats. The community’s warnings have now become a devastating reality.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) Washington DC is deeply disappointed by recent remarks made by a member of Senator Chris Van Hollen’s team attacking Ron Halber, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington.

The Los Angeles County 2024 Hate Crimes Report, released today, documents the second-highest number of reported hate crimes in 44 years, and the second highest number of recorded anti-Jewish hate crimes.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) has filed a “friend of the court” brief in support of California’s recently passed Assembly Bill (AB) 715, which protects students from discrimination in K-12 public schools.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) Los Angeles is outraged by what took place yesterday at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, at an event dedicated to encouraging dialogue between the Jewish and AAPI communities.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes the move by the Dublin City Council to withdraw a proposal to rename Herzog Park, which honors Chaim Herzog, the sixth president of Israel and a proud son of Ireland.

One hundred rabbis and cantors from congregations across Massachusetts "enthusiastically endorse” the work of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism in a public letter issued jointly by American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England and Anti-Defamation League (ADL) New England.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) are deeply troubled by the recently released report of the National Communication Association’s Task Force on Academic Freedom and Tenure. The report repeatedly advances a series of libels and mischaracterizes Israel as a “settler-colonial state.”

An American Jewish Committee (AJC) delegation, led by CEO Ted Deutch, has returned from Japan, where they met with top government officials and diplomats to reinforce strong ties among Japan and the United States, Israel, and the American Jewish community.

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism, which examined the extent and impact of antisemitism in the Commonwealth, today released its recommendations for addressing the viral spread of anti-Jewish hatred.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today signed a landmark partnership agreement with the Jewish Community of Japan (JCJ), strengthening ties between Jewish communities in the United States and Japan, and underscoring AJC’s commitment to building global Jewish solidarity.

Last week, in partnership with Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), American Jewish Committee (AJC) Project Interchange hosted a delegation of entertainment industry leaders in Israel, providing these executives the opportunity to experience Israel and meet with Israelis firsthand.