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.
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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“It’s Not Just Chants”: AJC CEO Ted Deutch on Fox News Addresses Deadly Antisemitic Attack
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: Dave Portnoy and Antisemitic Incidents in Mississippi and Philadelphia
After being targeted in an antisemitic attack at Mississippi State University, Dave Portnoy spoke out about rising antisemitism and how America should respond.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Tells U.S. Senate: Surging Antisemitism Demands Bold Government Action
American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch today testified at the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing “Never Again: Addressing the Rise of Antisemitism and Supporting Older Americans.”
The American Jewish Community in a Post-October 7 World: Challenges, Opportunities, and Reasons for Hope
In this insightful session from AJC Global Forum 2025, a panel of esteemed rabbis from across American Jewry's denominations explored the profound impact of the October 7 attack on the Jewish community, addressing the challenges and opportunities we face in a post-October 7 world.
Leading American Rabbis on Jewish Unity and Hope After October 7 | AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, a distinguished panel of leading American rabbis explored the challenges, opportunities, and renewed sense of unity within the American Jewish community following the October 7 attacks.
Global Elected Leaders Stand with Jewish Communities | AJC Global Forum 2025
At a time of rising antisemitism and global uncertainty following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, there are some bold elected leaders who have spoken out with courage and conviction.
Ivy League Jewish Groups, Latino Jewish Students Honored by AJC for Fighting Campus Antisemitism
Two Ivy League student groups that were pivotal in the fight against antisemitism on their campuses and a confederation of Latin American Jewish students today received the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum.
AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy: Daniel Solomon Remarks
Brown University junior Daniel Solomon accepts the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy on behalf of Chabad of College Hill.
AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy: Ben Messafi Remarks
University of Pennsylvania sophomore Ben Messafi accepts the AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy on behalf of Penn Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania.
Honoring Courage: 2025 Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy | AJC Global Forum
At AJC Global Forum 2025, the Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy was presented to three remarkable student organizations whose leaders have stood tall in the face of rising antisemitism and hostility on college campuses.
Creating Safe Spaces for Jewish Students: Education Leaders Speak at AJC Global Forum 2025
At AJC Global Forum 2025, education leaders tackled one of today’s most pressing challenges: how to ensure that schools and universities remain safe, inclusive spaces for Jewish students.
