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The State of Antisemitism in America 2023 - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Since Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, the United States has seen a dramatic and dangerous surge in antisemitic incidents. How have the events of October 7 impacted American Jews’ perceptions of antisemitism in the United States? Compared to one year ago, do American Jews feel less secure? Join Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, Laura Shaw Frank, AJC National Director of Contemporary Jewish Life, and Julie Rayman, AJC Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs, to answer these questions and hear how newly acquired information will guide AJC’s decisions and advocacy for months to come.
Reimagining an End to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Since October 7, conversations about the possibility of peace in the region have become increasingly perilous and hostile. After the war, will there be a viable path to peace? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), Visions of Abraham (VOA), and Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and Author of Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, to unpack the complexities of what’s next in the region.
Campus Crisis: How the U.S. Department of Education is Fighting Antisemitism
Since October 7, there has been a dangerous spike in antisemitism and Jewish students are feeling increasingly unsafe on campus. Join us for a conversation with Assistant Secretary Catherine E. Lhamon, Office for Civil Rights, and Katy Joseph, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, to understand the role of the U.S. Department of Education in addressing discrimination against Jewish students and proactive efforts to counter antisemitism and related forms of hate on college campuses.
Disagree Better Uniting Against Hate and Polarization - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the last few years, hyperpartisanship and toxic polarization have plagued America. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Vice Chair Gov. Jared Polis (D-CO) for a wide-ranging, bipartisan conversation on the importance of NGA’s initiative, Disagree Better, and how these nationwide efforts hope to reduce partisan animosity and foster healthy debate.
What is Hamas? Unraveling the Global Terror Network - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
On October 7, Hamas launched an unprovoked and vicious surprise attack on Israel. But what is Hamas? What are the group’s origins and how did we get to where we are today? Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead, former senior military and Defense Ministry official and current Executive Director of the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, to help answer these questions and more.

Israel-Hamas War and the Global Surge of Antisemitism - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Since October 7, Jews in all corners of the globe have felt a dramatic and dangerous rise in antisemitism. Hear from American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts Agnieska Markiewicz, AJC Central Europe Acting Director; Dina Siegel Vann, Director of the AJC Belfer Institute for Latino and Latino American Affairs; and Marc Sievers, Director of AJC Abu Dhabi as they unpack the repercussions of the last several weeks and look ahead to what’s next.
The Israel-Hamas War and the Future of the Abraham Accords - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
As Israel responds to the unprecedented terrorist act by Hamas on October 7, tensions in the Arab world have escalated and shaken the Abraham Accords. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC), Visions of Abraham (VOA), and Jason Greenblatt, a senior member of the White House team that achieved normalized relations between Israel and three Arab states under the Trump administration, for a timely and insightful discussion on the future of the Abraham Accords and the prospects for peace in the region.
International Law and the Israel Hamas Conflict - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
After Hamas fired rockets and invaded southern Israel, some commenters have deliberately spread falsehoods about Israel’s actions and intentions, and others have criticized them in ways that reflect a misunderstanding of Israel’s legal obligations. Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Matthew Waxman, adjunct senior fellow for law and foreign policy at the Council on Foreign Relations and the Liviu Librescu Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, to unpack these difficult issues.
Bipartisan Solidarity: United for Israel - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress who have united to establish the Former Members of Congress for Israel Group, for a discussion on the critical importance of American support for Israel and why it must transcend party lines.
Jewish Student Perspectives & the Current Campus Climate - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
AJC and Hillel International invite you to join student leaders from AJC’s Campus Global Board and Hillel’s Israel Leadership Network to hear their firsthand perspectives of life on campus since the start of this war. This webinar will be moderated by Hillel president Adam Lehman and feature a panel of four inspirational students from around the globe.
For Parents: Advocating for Effective Responses to the Israel-Hamas War - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
As we grapple with our horror and grief about the Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, we find ourselves looking close to home at the educational spaces where our children spend their days. Join AJC's Director of the William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life Department, Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, and Aaron Bregman, Director of High School Affairs, for a conversation about tools for engaging in productive discussions and making impactful change in your children's schools at this unprecedented time.
Voices from Campus - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Hear from AJC Campus Global Board Members Abe Baker-Butler (Yale), Ryan Kassanoff (American University), Lily Cohen (Northwestern University), and Eliza Ross (University of Chicago) as they share first-hand perspectives on the current situation on university campuses around the country.
Israel at War - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Over the weekend, Hamas, the Iran-backed terror group controlling the Gaza Strip, launched an unprecedented, horrific, and brutal attack on Israel. Join AJC CEO Ted Deutch, Lt. Col. (res) Avital Leibovich, AJC Jerusalem Director, and Eyal Hulata, Director, National Security Council of Israel (2021-23) for an update on the situation on the ground.
Unpacking The Latest Chapter of Israel's Judicial Reform - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
In July, the Israeli Knesset (Parliament) passed legislation which would limit the High Court of Israel’s ability to apply a “reasonableness” standard when reviewing certain administrative decisions made by elected officials. In conversation with AJC Board of Governors Chair Bobby Lapin, distinguished Israeli lawyer Lt. Col. (Res.) David Benjamin will provide insightful analysis on the history and effects of the Reasonableness Standard legislation and shed light on its implications for the Israeli legal system.
AJC’s Believe it or Not: Ten Amazing Moments in American Jewish History - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
In celebration of American Jewish Heritage Month, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and beloved professors and award-winning authors Dr. Laura Arnold Leibman and Dr. Zev Eleff, for a lively conversation about some little known, but incredibly fascinating, moments in American Jewish history.
Jewish, Proud, and Baseball: A Conversation with Team Israel’s Ryan Lavarnway - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
In celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Ryan Lavarnway, 15-year Major League Baseball catcher and Team Israel veteran, for a live recording of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod.
Is China the New Middle East Power Broker? - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
On March 10, regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced their agreement to resume diplomatic relations. The biggest surprise was who brokered the deal: China. Long-time China experts Mercy Kuo, Executive Vice President of Pamir Consulting, and Carice Witte, Executive Director of Sino-Israel Global Network and Academic Leadership will join Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC Asia Pacific Institute in discussing this major development and its impact on the regional and global stage.
One Year Later: Russia’s Illegal War in Ukraine - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its ruthless attack on Ukraine, challenging both its sovereignty and territorial integrity. After twelve months of this reckless and illegal invasion, what has the international community learned? What’s next as this war enters its second year? Join H.E. Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, and a panel of AJC experts as we mark this anniversary and answer these urgent questions. 
The State of Antisemitism in America - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
Each day seems to bring more troubling news about the state of antisemitism in America. With all this happening, how are American Jews feeling? Are young American Jews facing antisemitism differently than adults? To help answer these important questions and more, please join Holly Huffnagle, AJC U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, AJC Senior Director of the Alexander Young Leadership Department, and Melanie Maron Pell, AJC Chief Field Operations Officer.
Learning from the Past: A Special Program with Holocaust Survivor Sam Harris - AJC Advocacy Anywhere
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join American Jewish Committee (AJC) for a special live recording of AJC’s podcast, People of the Pod, with Holocaust survivor Sam Harris who shares how he and two sisters, Jewish children in Poland under Nazi occupation, managed to survive even after the rest of his family was murdered in Treblinka.