AJC Washington, D.C.

Building Bridges in the Nation’s Capital

AJC Washington connects our community with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Our access to diplomats, elected officials, and interfaith leaders advances AJC’s broader global priorities: combating antisemitism, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and countering the spread of radicalism and extremism.

Our impact extends well beyond the Washington, D.C., community, helping AJC achieve tangible results in the form of government policies, formidable alliances, and hard-hitting legislation that make our world safer and more secure.

We serve the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Our close proximity to embassies, opinion leaders, and Congress gives our office unparalleled opportunities to advance AJC priorities.

Our young leadership program, AJC ACCESS D.C., empowers Jewish young professionals to advocate for the Jewish people through legislative advocacy on Capitol Hill, dinners with diplomats, and opportunities to pursue interfaith and intergroup relationships. Learn more about ACCESS D.C.

Upcoming Events

June 3, 2020

The Rise of Antisemitism: A Frontline View

AJC Washington and the Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater are please to co-host an online event featuring AJC CEO David Harris in discussion on countering antisemitism in all its guises by calling on governments to act and by organizing coalitions with other faith and ethnic groups to forge a united front against hate.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
7:00 PM

June 1, 2020

Why are Student Governments Obsessed with Israel?

Student government should be an opportunity to develop leadership skills, work with diverse groups of student leaders to improve campus life, and plan fulfilling programs for one’s peers. So why does it seem like many student governments have become little more than a platform for constant vilification of Israel, and of Jews for supporting the Jewish state? How can Jewish students and their supporters change the conversation in student government to enable student leaders to focus on the issues that directly impact the lives and wellbeing of the campus community? Join us to hear from student leaders who have first-hand experience working to push student governments to act as a means of improving student life, instead of an arena for petty geopolitical battles.

Time: Monday, June 1, 4:00 p.m. ET