In this episode about the week following the antisemitic murders of Israeli embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, AJC CEO Ted Deutch shares how leaders and allies around the globe, as well as hostage families, despite their own state of grief, have reached out to offer comfort and condolences, and what we all must do to shape a new future for the Jewish people.
Everything You Need to Know About Antisemitism
Antisemitism is a tangible threat to Jews and the very fabric of democratic societies. American Jewish Committee (AJC), with a global presence, works every day to combat Jew-hatred through global diplomacy, political advocacy, coalition building, and strategic communications.
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AJC’s CEO Ted Deutch: Messages That Moved Me After the D.C. Tragedy
6 “Pro-Palestinian” Protest Chants You’ve Heard—And How They’re Being Used to Target Jews
As Israel is increasingly demonized, it is imperative to examine the rhetoric being used—including Free Palestine and Globalize the Intifada—and to understand how, in certain contexts, it can escalate into real-world danger for Jews everywhere.
Who Is Elias Rodriguez? What to Know About the Antisemitism that Fueled the D.C. Shooting
Two Israeli Embassy staff were murdered outside an American Jewish Committee event by a gunman who later shouted “Free Free Palestine,” as he was being detained.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Honoring the Lives of Sarah Milgrim z"l and Yaron Lischinsky z"l
As part of AJC's program honoring the Lives of Sarah Milgrim z"l and Yaron Lischinsky z"l, AJC CEO Ted Deutch shared his memories of the couple and delivered a special pre-Shabbat message of how to turn pain into purpose.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN's Jake Tapper: The Deadly Consequences of Normalization of Antisemitism
AJC CEO Ted Deutch joins CNN's Jake Tapper following the horrific antisemitic shooting outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C., where two young Jewish leaders — Sarah Milgrim z'l and Yaron Lischinsky z'l — were murdered.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to MSNBC: Glorifying Terror Isn’t Free Speech — It’s Fueling Violence
In a powerful interview with MSNBC, just hours after the tragic murder of Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l, AJC CEO Ted Deutch issues a clear warning: Glorifying terror leads to real-world violence against the Jewish people.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to CNN's One World: Turn Words into Action in the Fight Against Antisemitism
In a moving interview with CNN’s One World, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the lives of Sarah Milgrim z"l and Yaron Lischinsky z"l—beloved members of the AJC family who were committed to building a better future for Israel and the Jewish people.
Major Win in France: New National Action Report to Combat Antisemitism
France has just released its comprehensive 180-page new National Action Report to Combat Antisemitism, and American Jewish Committee’s impact is apparent throughout this critical policy document.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch to MSNBC: Tragedy in D.C. Proves Antisemitism Is a Global Threat
After the tragic murder of Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event in Washington, D.C., AJC CEO Ted Deutch appeared on MSNBC with a stark warning: “The world cannot tolerate this kind of hatred.”
“It’s Not Just Chants”: AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Fox News Addresses Deadly Antisemitic Attack
In an interview with Fox and Friends following the brutal murder of diplomats Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an AJC event on Wednesday night, AJC CEO Ted Deutch sounds the alarm on how antisemitism is not just a Jewish problem—it's a global problem that threatens democracy and all of humanity.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch on CNN: Antisemitic Hate Speech Leads to Real-World Violence
After the horrific murders of Yaron Lischinsky z"l and Sarah Milgrim z"l outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C., AJC CEO Ted Deutch joined CNN with a clear and urgent warning: “Words have consequences.”
Remembering Sarah and Yaron | A Prayer
Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC's Director of Interreligious Affairs, offered a prayer in memory of the couple that died outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday night.
AJC Mourns Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky
American Jewish Committee (AJC) mourns the devastating loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, cherished members of the AJC community, who were murdered outside of the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., last night following AJC’s annual Young Diplomats Reception.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Tells U.S. House: Global Antisemitism Demands Bold Congressional Action
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch today testified at the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission at a hearing on the “Worldwide Persecution of Jews.” During his opening statement, Deutch told the Commission how Congress can fight global antisemitism: “Make sure that fighting antisemitism is a priority across Congress, as both a threat to human rights and a threat to liberal democracy, if left unchecked. From engaging with senior foreign officials and visiting Jewish communities when you travel abroad, to elevating the issue of antisemitism at hearings like this and staying engaged at the UN and other multilateral bodies, because hate and antisemitism will become normalized when we shirk from our global leadership.”
AJC Praises N.Y. State Budget Deal That Includes New Penalties for Masked Criminal Activity
American Jewish Committee (AJC) commends Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature for adopting a measured and effective policy on masked criminal activity as part of the final state budget agreement that passed this week.
A United Front: U.S. Colleges and AJC Commit to Fighting Campus Antisemitism
This week, In collaboration with American Jewish Committee (AJC), groups representing more than 1,600 colleges and universities pledged reforms to fight campus antisemitism—a major breakthrough in the effort to end anti-Jewish hatred and create campuses where Jewish students feel safe.
AJC Condemns Release of Antisemitic Song from Ye
"This is blatant antisemitism, and it's disgusting. Ye is profiting off of Jew-hatred, and the music industry needs to step up and speak out against this obscenity."
What You Need to Know About the Largest-Ever Commitment to Counter Antisemitism on College Campuses
This May brought a landmark announcement in American Jewish Committee’s long-term efforts to combat widespread Jew-hatred on college campuses—a result of our sustained work with university leaders. In collaboration with AJC, the Association of American Universities (AAU), the American Council on Education (ACE), and other organizations representing more than 4,000 colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher education have pledged reforms to fight campus antisemitism.
In Collaboration with AJC, Groups Representing Full Breadth of U.S. Colleges and Universities Pledge Reforms to Fight Campus Antisemitism
In a major breakthrough in the fight against campus antisemitism, American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Association of American Universities (AAU), and the American Council on Education (ACE), today released a joint statement, affirming the seriousness of antisemitism on campus and a pledge from these organizations, representing the full breadth of American higher educational institutions, to “continuing consequential reform and transparent action.” The statement also notes that, “[i]n the name of combating antisemitism, the federal government has recently taken steps that endanger the research grants, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy of America’s higher education sector.”
Explained: The Antisemitic Incident at Dave Portnoy’s Barstool Sports Philly Bar
An antisemitic incident at Barstool Sports' Philadelphia bar on May 3, where patrons displayed a "F**k the Jews" sign, sparked national outrage after going viral on social media. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, who is Jewish, condemned the act, fired the staff involved, and initially proposed using the moment for Holocaust education before rescinding the offer due to a student's denial of involvement. The controversy comes amid rising antisemitism in the U.S., prompting praise for Portnoy's swift response and calls for stronger public pushback against hate.
