American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today praised Costa Rica for adopting the widely recognized working definition of antisemitism from the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). The announcement followed meetings with government leaders by a delegation from AJC’s Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA).
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 Statement on the U.S. Decision to Withdraw from UNESCO
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to again withdraw the United States from UNESCO:
Jewish Community Welcomes NEA Executive Committee’s Decision to Reject Boycott of Educational Materials on Antisemitism
Jewish community organizations representing the majority of American Jewry today welcomed the decision by the National Education Association (NEA) Executive Committee and Board of Directors to reject a vote by the organization’s Representative Assembly to boycott ADL (Anti-Defamation League) educational materials on antisemitism and the Holocaust.
AJC Statement on the Desecration of the Jedwabne Memorial
American Jewish Committee (AJC) strongly condemns the antisemitic demonstrations and Holocaust denial that marred today’s commemoration of the Jedwabne massacre.
Turning Pain Into Purpose: AJC CEO Ted Deutch Says Jews Will Not Hide in Face of Rising Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch was the keynote speaker at Temple Beth Shalom for “Turning Pain into Purpose,” a program intended to commemorate the recent murders of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. and a firebomb assault on pro-Israel marchers in Colorado.
AJC New York Statement on New York City Mayoral Race
In this challenging moment for the Jewish people amidst surging global antisemitism, many Jewish New Yorkers are rightly concerned about the dramatic rise of antisemitism in their city and the very real safety concerns that impact Jews daily. The next mayor of New York City must take those concerns seriously.
AJC Announces New Fulbright Specialist Program on French and American Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, announced a new Fulbright Specialist Program, a cutting-edge initiative focused on building a future where young people on both sides of the Atlantic grow up in societies where antisemitism is no longer normalized and where democratic ideals flourish.
AJC Statement on President Trump’s Proclamation Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals
AJC Statement on President Trump’s Proclamation Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals
Summit Tackles Best Ways for Independent Schools to Handle Antisemitism
More than 30 heads of leading independent schools were among 160 educators who met in New York on May 29 to discuss best practices to handle issues tied to antisemitism and anti-Zionist activity.
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 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."
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.”
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.”
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, USC Shoah Foundation Partner to Document and Map Global Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the USC Shoah Foundation announced today at AJC Global Forum their newly formed partnership to give voice to, document, and map modern-day antisemitism around the world.
AJC Directly Addresses Antisemitism and Vilification of Israel in Ireland with the Prime Minister
Today, American Jewish Committee (AJC) Director of International Jewish Affairs Rabbi Andrew Baker met with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin during his official visit to Washington to directly address concerns about antisemitism and the demonization of Israel in Ireland, seen as one of the most problematic countries in Europe. AJC, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has been in close touch with Ireland’s Jewish community as the situation has worsened following Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. ADL Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Ambassador Marina Rosenberg, also participated in the meeting.
AJC New England Report Unpacks Why MTA Has Failed to Remove Disturbing Anti-Israel, Anti-Jewish Resources
American Jewish Committee (AJC) New England has released a new report unpacking the Massachusetts Teachers Association's (MTA) failure to take meaningful actions to address deeply troubling “curriculum resources” that it curated for its members—including teachers who work in K-12 schools.
AJC Supports Action on Antisemitism, Warns Against Overly Broad Funding Cuts
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today wrote to the Joint Federal Task Force on Antisemitism expressing appreciation for holding Columbia University accountable “for its egregious record of antisemitism” while also voicing concerns that “life-saving scientific research and other critical fields that have little connection to the areas where antisemitism has manifested may be harmed by arbitrary, across the board cuts to grants and research contracts.”
AJC letter to the Federal Task Force on Antisemitism
American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today wrote to the Joint Federal Task Force on Antisemitism expressing appreciation for holding Columbia University accountable “for its egregious record of antisemitism” while also voicing concerns that “life-saving scientific research and other critical fields that have little connection to the areas where antisemitism has manifested may be harmed by arbitrary, across the board cuts to grants and research contracts.”
