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Esther Gever never forgot the moment Nazi SS officers came for her dad during the Kristallnacht pogrom. When Esther asked why, the officer’s reply was simple, yet cruel: “You’re a dirty Jew.” Her dad was one of roughly 30,000 Jewish men arrested across Germany and Austria during Kristallnacht—the "Night of Broken Glass"—and forced into concentration camps. Silence in the face of hatred was dangerous then, and it remains dangerous now. We speak out today so history does not repeat itself. Credit: USC Shoah Foundation

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On this day in 1975, the UN General Assembly outrageously declared Zionism to be a form of racism. AJC fought for 16 years until the resolution was repealed in 1991. Today, the same hateful claims are repeated at anti-Israel rallies around the world. We will continue to fight against it.

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The Nazis burned more than 1,000 synagogues, looted thousands of Jewish businesses, and murdered at least 91 Jews. Roughly 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps. This was Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass.” The chilling rise in violent attacks against Jews across the world today is a sobering reminder that antisemitism persists. We will continue to confront anti-Jewish hate in all its forms.

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When elected officials from across Philadelphia speak out in condemnation of the Kristallnacht BDS Bike Ride, their message is clear: there is no place for antisemitism, intimidation, and hate in our communities. Join AJC in thanking Governor Shapiro, Senator Fetterman, Senator McCormick, Mayor Parker, Rep. Boyle, Rep. Evans, Rep, Scanlon, AG Sunday, and City Council President (and AJC Project Interchange alum) Kenyatta Johnson for their powerful show of leadership.

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Eight parliamentarians and political leaders from Lithuania, Estonia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Switzerland recently returned from an AJC Project Interchange delegation to Israel and the UAE. From Israel’s northern border and the Gaza Envelope to Abu Dhabi, participants engaged directly with leaders and experts on the challenges shaping the region and the opportunities ahead. We look forward to building on these conversations and strengthening cooperation among leaders across Europe, Israel, and the Middle East.

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This election season has been deeply painful for the Jewish community. Many of us feel marginalized and targeted from both the far-left and the far-right. No community should become a political scapegoat or be subjected to ideological litmus tests, regardless of disagreements on foreign policy. When extremism is normalized, when a community is singled out, it tells everyone that a seat at the American table is contingent on your identity.

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Why care about a meeting between Jewish leaders and the Pope? Because this relationship has helped transform Catholic-Jewish relations and continues to matter in the fight against antisemitism. While our perspectives on Israel and the Middle East have not always aligned, AJC and the Vatican address these issues openly and honestly and have continued working together on issues affecting Jewish communities around the world, and we will keep building the alliances that help ensure a safe and thriving Jewish future.

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Following the Israeli elections and as we approach the U.S. midterm elections, the Jewish community is facing a deepening political polarization.Following the Israeli elections and as we approach the U.S. midterm elections, the Jewish community is facing a deepening political polarization. How can we engage across our differences without compromising our values? Join AJC and The Rabbi Sacks Legacy's Ambassador Daniel Taub, Dr. Tanya White, and Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Sinensky for the third annual joint program as part of the Sacks Global Day of Learning. Drawing on the teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and Torah learning, this conversation will explore what our faith and Jewish identity teach us about meaningfully engaging across ideological divides, and repairing relationships and peoplehood in an increasingly divisive world.

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An AJC delegation recently returned from a trip to Morocco, one of our closest partners in the Muslim world. We engaged with government leaders, civil society partners, and representatives of Morocco’s vibrant Jewish community. AJC’s decades-long relationship with the Kingdom, advanced through our Center for a New Middle East, reflects our deep appreciation for Morocco’s unique model of coexistence and commitment to preserving Jewish heritage. The visit included a trip to the Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) in Essaouira with our close friend, Royal Counselor André Azoulay, and an evening in Casablanca with Ambassador Serge Berdugo, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Jewish Community. These meaningful conversations reinforced the enduring bonds between the United States and Morocco, America's oldest treaty partner, and between Morocco and the Jewish people, who first came to that land two millennia ago.

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November 2, 1917. British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour put 67 words in a letter backing “a national home for the Jewish people.” The Balfour Declaration became the first political endorsement of Zionism by a major world power. 109 years later, Iran and its terror proxies still threaten the Jewish state.

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What is the Warsaw Test? First introduced by AJC’s Director of Antisemitism Policy Holly Huffnagle at the OSCE Human Dimension Conference in Warsaw, Poland, it is a universal test for assessing how well democracies can withstand antisemitic threats. It asks leaders five questions to determine whether their government is ready to act.

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You’ve probably seen it online: “Zio.” It’s not slang and it’s not harmless. It’s an antisemitic slur popularized by David Duke, a former Grand Wizard of the KKK and used to target Jews while evading content moderation. As Election Day approaches, expect to see more of it. Election seasons fuel conspiracy theories, many of which recycle centuries-old antisemitic tropes about Jewish power and control. Alyssa Rosenheck breaks down how “Zio” repackages those conspiracies as political critique and why recognizing coded language matters. Stopping antisemitism starts with understanding how it hides.

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Three things you need to know about Israeli elections: (SPOILER ALERT) - Democracy is alive and well - The road to a government is complex - Outside threats to Israel' remain central Watch for AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich's take:

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55% of American Jews altered their behavior in the past year out of fear of antisemitism. 91% feel less safe as a Jewish person in the U.S. due to violent attacks that took place last year. These numbers from AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report must be a call to action for America's leaders. Tell Congress to pass the Jewish American Security Act as soon as possible. AJC.org/ActAgainstAntisemitism

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Across Latin America, a new chapter is emerging in the region’s relationship with Israel. Argentina and Israel launched the Isaac Accords, Colombia has restored full diplomatic relations with Israel, and Venezuela is reopening channels after 17 years without diplomatic ties. Dina Siegel Vann, Founding Director of AJC’s Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Institute for Latino and Latin American Affairs (BILLA), examines these developments and what they reveal about the broader shift in how countries across Latin America are engaging with Israel.

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On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, AJC is once again convening meetings with world leaders and diplomats from more than 50 countries as part of our annual Diplomatic Marathon. In Jewish Insider, AJC CEO Ted Deutch offered a preview of the issues at the top of our agenda this year and how we’re leveraging AJC’s unparalleled global reach to take action against antisemitism, stand with the Jewish people, and support Israel.

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Today, AJC kicks off our annual Diplomatic Marathon on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. In dozens of meetings with world leaders, AJC staff and lay leaders will leverage our unparalleled global reach and trusted partnerships to advance support for the Jewish people and Israel, and strengthen global action against antisemitism. AJC CEO Ted Deutch sat down with Jewish Insider’s Marc Rod to discuss AJC’s marquee diplomatic event and the work ahead. Follow along as AJC brings the global Jewish community’s priorities to leaders from around the world. 🌐

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Japan and Israel may be separated by thousands of miles, but their interests are more closely connected than you might think. For more than 35 years, AJC has invested in building a relationship that matters—not just in moments of crisis, but for the long term. From diplomacy to security to opportunities for cooperation, Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute explains how AJC is strengthening Japan-Israel ties and bringing the next generation of Japanese leaders closer to Israel.

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This evening begins Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Through this sacred day, we are reminded that through teshuvah- repentance, tefillah- prayer, and tzedakah- acts of justice and charity, we have the power to repair ourselves and the world. From all of us at AJC, we wish you a meaningful fast and Yom Kippur. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.

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The Nazis burned more than 1,000 synagogues, looted thousands of Jewish businesses, and murdered at least 91 Jews. Roughly 30,000 Jewish men were arrested and sent to concentration camps. This was Kristallnacht, the “Night of Broken Glass.” The chilling rise in violent attacks against Jews across the world today is a sobering reminder that antisemitism persists. We will continue to confront anti-Jewish hate in all its forms.

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AJC celebrates 15 years of Danielle Cohen Schrager’s leadership, dedication, and impact. Danielle has played a key role in advancing the mission of AJC, the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, through innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and impactful advocacy. From her early work with AJC’s New York regional office and its ACCESS program to her current role as AJC New Jersey’s Deputy Regional Director, Danielle works at the intersection of diplomacy and public affairs, engaging local and global leaders and building trusted partnerships that help ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving. Congratulations, Danielle, on 15 years with AJC, and thank you for all you do to advance a safer, stronger, and more connected future for the Jewish people and Israel.

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We are proud to formalize our relationship with the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center/Jewish Taiwan Cultural Association through a new partnership connecting Taiwan’s Jewish community with AJC’s global network. This milestone marks AJC’s 44th partnership with a Jewish community worldwide. Through AJC's Asia Pacific Institute, we will deepen connections among Jewish communities, strengthen efforts to combat antisemitism, and expand opportunities for advocacy, diplomacy, and leadership development across the Asia-Pacific region.

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“The recent Iranian attacks against Bahrain and other Gulf states have demonstrated the degree to which regional security is interconnected, and how critically important it is for countries across the region to work together to counter shared threats.” Anne Dreazen, VP of AJC's Center for a New Middle East, and Marcy Grossman, Director of AJC Abu Dhabi, recently returned from a trip to Bahrain, where they participated in the annual IISS Manama Dialogue on international security. There, they continued AJC's long and fruitful relationship with the Kingdom and expressed our gratitude at Bahrain's commitment to combating security threats and upholding the Abraham Accords. Bahrain has remained a leader in keeping the region secure and countering the threat posed by Iran. It's paradigm-shifting decision to join the Abraham Accords and normalize relations with Israel demonstrated its commitment to regional security and integration and created new opportunities for stability, economic growth, and people-to-people ties across the Middle East. https://lnkd.in/gfyWpvb5

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As misinformation and antisemitic content reach wider audiences at unprecedented speed, understanding and responding to AI is increasingly urgent. In amNewYork, Andrew H Gross, Director of AJC New York, explores how AI is accelerating the spread of antisemitism and how Jewish organizations can harness these same technologies to combat hate. https://lnkd.in/gwA7QBVf

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Eight parliamentarians and political leaders from Lithuania, Estonia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Switzerland recently returned from an AJC Project Interchange delegation to Israel and the UAE. From Israel’s northern border and the Gaza Envelope to Abu Dhabi, participants engaged directly with leaders and experts on the challenges shaping the region and the opportunities ahead. We look forward to building on these conversations and strengthening cooperation among leaders across Europe, Israel, and the Middle East.

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This election season has been deeply painful for the Jewish community. Many of us feel marginalized and targeted from both the far-left and the far-right. No community should become a political scapegoat or be subjected to ideological litmus tests, regardless of disagreements on foreign policy. When extremism is normalized, when a community is singled out, it tells everyone that a seat at the American table is contingent on your identity.

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This campaign season has been deeply painful for the American Jewish community. We have been told we don’t belong in political spaces. When we’ve spoken out against candidates trafficking in antisemitism, we’ve been brushed aside. We have been told that if we embrace any connection to the state of Israel or express our Zionism, we cannot be allies. The fixation on Israel—and, inevitably, on Jews—has been relentless. This goes far beyond disagreements on foreign policy. No community should become a political scapegoat or be subjected to ideological litmus tests. Yet throughout this election, Jews have found ourselves targeted from both the far left and the far right. What once lurked in the darkest corners of the internet now plays out openly in campaign ads. Hasan Piker and Tucker Carlson, each with his own brand of antisemitism, have become welcome figures on the campaign trail. Their hateful, divisive language does not exist in a vacuum. Antisemitism has real-world consequences for our community. History has taught Jews what happens when political movements decide that blaming, isolating, or scapegoating us is useful. We’ve had enough. However you define your Judaism or your connection to Israel, no one should ever be told they are unwelcome participating in American democracy. We would not accept that for any other minority community, and we will not accept it for American Jews. American Jews have the same right as every other community to advocate for what matters to us and to expect our political leaders to listen. We will make ourselves heard, and we will insist that our concerns be taken seriously. When extremism is normalized and one community is singled out and marginalized, the threat does not stop there—it signals to every community that their seat at the American table is at risk because of identity or beliefs. I remain hopeful that there is a path forward if our leaders are willing to reject those who exploit our differences to divide us. This work is not new for AJC, but this moment requires greater urgency and focus. To those who emerge victorious tomorrow, we are ready to work with you. But we will also expect you to listen, and to confront antisemitism wherever it comes from, even when doing so is politically inconvenient. We will expect you to lead.

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An AJC delegation recently returned from a trip to Morocco, one of our closest partners in the Muslim world. We engaged with government leaders, civil society partners, and representatives of Morocco’s vibrant Jewish community. AJC’s decades-long relationship with the Kingdom, advanced through our Center for a New Middle East, reflects our deep appreciation for Morocco’s unique model of coexistence and commitment to preserving Jewish heritage. The visit included a trip to the Bayt Dakira (House of Memory) in Essaouira with our close friend, Royal Counselor André Azoulay, and an evening in Casablanca with Ambassador Serge Berdugo, Secretary-General of Morocco’s Jewish Community. These meaningful conversations reinforced the enduring bonds between the United States and Morocco, America's oldest treaty partner, and between Morocco and the Jewish people, who first came to that land two millennia ago.

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November 2, 1917. British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour put 67 words in a letter backing “a national home for the Jewish people.” The Balfour Declaration became the first political endorsement of Zionism by a major world power. 109 years later, Iran and its terror proxies still threaten the Jewish state.

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What does it mean to belong when being Jewish comes with conditions? In JNS (Jerusalem News Syndicate), AJC’s Dr. Alexandra Herzog reflects on the growing exclusion facing Jewish communities and the troubling pattern of Jews being asked to defend or denounce Israel as a condition of acceptance. Jews should never feel compelled to hide their identity to feel safe or included. Supporting Jewish communities, including Ireland’s, requires more than words. It requires meaningful action to ensure that Jewish life can thrive openly, safely, and proudly. https://lnkd.in/guTn8MF6

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Antisemitism is not for Jews to solve alone. It is a societal problem that requires all of us to act. Melanie Pell, AJC Chief Engagement Officer, and Meggie Wyschogrod Fredman, AJC Director of U.S. Jewish Communal Engagement and Partnerships, reflect on the Together at the Crossroads: A Congress for Allyship & Unity in Denver, where they joined 450 leaders from across society gathered to confront antisemitism and turn shared concern into collective action. Their takeaway? Lasting progress requires tailored strategies across sectors, renewed allyship, confronting hateful rhetoric before it leads to violence, and greater collaboration across the Jewish community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7e6PvXk

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Three things you need to know about Israeli elections: (SPOILER ALERT) - Democracy is alive and well - The road to a government is complex - Outside threats to Israel' remain central Watch for AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich's take:

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55% of American Jews altered their behavior in the past year out of fear of antisemitism. 91% feel less safe as a Jewish person in the U.S. due to violent attacks that took place last year. These numbers from AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report must be a call to action for America's leaders. Tell Congress to pass the Jewish American Security Act as soon as possible. https://lnkd.in/dHHKb3pB

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Voter participation is central to thriving democracies. Schools play a vital role in building the next generation of engaged and well-informed voters. However, schools are just as vulnerable to divisiveness, misinformation, and polarization as any institution. Election season can be rife with conspiratorial, binary thinking and oversimplified narratives, the same patterns that fuel antisemitism. AJC's Center for Education Advocacy supports school leaders with guidance about how to teach about elections, foster inclusive classroom discussion on challenging subjects, and address antisemitic or inflammatory rhetoric that may surface during campaigns: https://lnkd.in/e3qG-j86

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American Jewish Committee (AJC) is proud that Dr. Laura Shaw Frank, Vice President for Education and Director of the Center for Education Advocacy, has been appointed to the advisory commission helping shape New York State’s permanent Holocaust Memorial in Albany. We thank Governor Kathy Hochul for advancing this important initiative and bringing together leaders from across New York’s Jewish and Holocaust remembrance communities. As the generation of Holocaust survivors grows smaller, our responsibility to carry their stories forward only grows. At a moment when Jews are again confronting dehumanization, conspiracy theories, and open antisemitism, this memorial will ensure that the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust are remembered—and that the world never loses sight of where antisemitism, when normalized and left unchecked, can lead. New York State Executive Chamber Eva Wyner Rosen Andrew H Gross Myra Clark-Siegel Eric Post

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Volunteers. Scholars. Neighbors. Friends. Family. Eight years ago, eleven Jews were murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. Today, we remember how America's deadliest antisemitic attack changed everything. Check out AJC's 4-part series: ajc.org/TreeOfLife

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Eight years ago, a far-right terrorist murdered eleven Jews during a Shabbat service at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh in the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history. We will never forget the innocent souls taken. May their memories be a blessing.

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Americans struggling to afford groceries deserve real solutions, not misinformation blaming support for Israel for their economic challenges. The United States can invest in our communities, tackle the cost of living, and stand by a strategic partner that advances our own interests. These are not competing priorities. Campaign season does not excuse the use of misleading—and harmful—claims. Voters in Michigan and across the country deserve better.

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In a historic meeting at the Vatican, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and AJC leaders met with Pope Leo XIV, who reaffirmed his commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening Jewish-Catholic relations. As antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred rise around the world, AJC will continue working with Catholic leaders to turn this shared commitment into meaningful action and strengthen the bonds between our communities. https://lnkd.in/eusaFP6M

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