At AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021, attendees heard from H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, about transatlantic ties between the EU and the U.S, the EU's efforts in the Middle East, and rising antisemitism in Europe.
An American Jewish Committee (AJC) delegation, led by CEO David Harris, has concluded a four-day visit to Greece. The group met with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and other senior government officials, and Harris addressed a major policy conference. Leaders of the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece, a longtime AJC partner organization, joined in many of the meetings.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) applauds Germany for its principled decision to not attend the 20th anniversary summit of the UN’s notorious 2001 World Conference Against Racism. “Germany has again asserted leadership in the global fight against antisemitism,” said AJC CEO David Harris. “Germany has once again, as it did in 2009 and 2011, laudably recognized the discredited nature of the original conference, held in Durban, South Africa. We hope other nations will follow suit.”
Despite their difficult history, Poles and Jews continue to need each other in the field of historical memory. How can Poland continue to support its Jewish community and be accountable for its own history? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine for an important discussion on what shapes the Polish narrative.
Over the last 20 years, France has seen not only rising antisemitism, Islamism, and challenges of integrating significant parts of its Muslim population, but also growing political polarization. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Tablet Magazine for an in-depth conversation exploring nuances of French society and the challenges that it faces in a changing world.