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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Election as the New House Democratic Leader

New York, NY, November 30, 2022 – The American Jewish Congress warmly congratulates Rep. Hakeem…

acNovember 30, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Expresses Solidarity with the People of Indonesia Following Devastating Earthquake

New York, NY, November 22, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress expresses our heartfelt condolences…

acNovember 23, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Governor Hochul on Winning Full Term

New York, NY, November 9, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul…

acNovember 9, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Senator Schumer on Deserved Reelection

New York, NY, November 9, 2022 - As Election Day results continue to pour in,…

acNovember 9, 2022

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ABC NEWS: Jewish leaders call on GOP to take stronger stance on condemning antisemitism

Published originally in ABC News. With Election Day around the corner, some national Jewish advocacy…

acNovember 7, 2022

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ABC NEWS: Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for failing to ‘disavow antisemitism’

Published originally in ABC News. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has been suspended without pay…

acNovember 5, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Israeli Election

New York, NY, November 3, 2022 - As the final reports of Israel’s election come to…

acNovember 3, 2022

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YAHOO NEWS: Trump, Mastriano’s wife criticize Jews for not loving Israel enough

Published originally in Yahoo News. Prominent Republicans, including former President Donald Trump and the wife…

acNovember 3, 2022

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THE GUARDIAN: Republicans urged to condemn antisemitism from Kanye West and other supporters

Published originally in The Guardian. After a wave of antisemitic comments as the 8 November…

acNovember 2, 2022

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WASHINGTON POST: Jewish leaders call on GOP candidates to reject antisemitic comments

Published originally in Washington Post. Jewish leaders raised alarms Monday about antisemitism they say is…

acNovember 1, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: Appalled by the Violent Attack at Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Home

New York, NY, October 28, 2022 - In light of the attack at the home…

acOctober 28, 2022

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JACK ROSEN: We shouldn’t treat the protests in Iran like business as usual

By Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in the Times of…

acOctober 25, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Balenciaga’s Decision to Cut Business Ties with Kanye West

New York, NY, October 21, 2022 - Earlier today, Balenciaga, one of the world's most recognized,…

acOctober 21, 2022

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NEWSWEEK: Trump’s Israel Comments Divisive and Antisemitic, Jewish Groups Say

Published originally in Newsweek. Former U.S. President Donald Trump's recent remarks about American Jews "getting their…

acOctober 19, 2022

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NEWSWEEK: Candace Owens Says Kanye West Tweet Not Antisemitic—Jewish Groups Disagree

Published originally in Newsweek. Jewish groups have slammed conservative commentator Candace Owens for saying her friend Kanye West's…

acOctober 13, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds News of Groundbreaking Maritime Agreement Israel and Lebanon

New York, NY, October 11, 2022 - Earlier this morning, leaders from both Israel and…

acOctober 11, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds President Biden’s Speech at the United Nations General Assembly

New York, NY, September 21, 2022 - In response to the powerful remarks delivered by President…

acSeptember 21, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Stands with Albania in Light of Iran’s Unprecedented Cyber-Attack

New York, NY, September 7, 2022 -The American Jewish Congress stands with the Republic of…

acSeptember 7, 2022

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NEW YORK POST: Jewish group hails wins for pro-Israel Goldman, Maloney in NY Democratic primaries

Published originally in the New York Post. A prominent Jewish group applauded the victories of…

acAugust 26, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Pro-Israel Voices Who Rang Loud in New York Primaries

New York, NY, August 25, 2022 - Once again, the victory lap in this year's New…

acAugust 25, 2022