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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling That Erodes Separation of Church and State

New York, NY, June 27, 2022 - Earlier this morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision…

acJune 27, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Is Outraged by the Supreme Court’s Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

New York, NY, June 24, 2022 - Earlier this morning, a woman’s ability to decide on…

acJune 24, 2022

Op-eds

JACK ROSEN: Biden’s unpopular but necessary Saudi move

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

acJune 17, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Announcement of President Biden’s Upcoming Middle East Visit

New York, June 14, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress welcomes President Joe Biden's announcement of his…

acJune 14, 2022

Press Mentions

JNS: Bipartisan bill introduced to counter Iranian threat to Abraham Accord signatories

Published originally in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). A bill to develop a strategic approach…

acJune 10, 2022

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JEWISH INSIDER: Abraham Accords Caucus Urges Integrated Middle East Air-Defense Program

Published originally in the Jewish Insider. In its first legislative initiative since its founding earlier…

acJune 10, 2022

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SENATOR ERNST: Ernst-led Proposal to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression

Published originally by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). Upon introduction of the DEFEND Act, Israel and…

acJune 10, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds the Introduction of the Bipartisan, Bicameral DEFEND Act

New York, June 9, 2022 – Today, members of the Abraham Accords caucus in both the…

acJune 9, 2022

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REP. MCMORRIS RODGERS: Abraham Accords Caucus Introduce Bill to Unite Middle East Partners Against Iranian Aggression

Published originally by Rep. Kathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Washington, D.C. – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris…

acJune 9, 2022

Press Mentions

JEWISH CHRONICLE: Saint Bernie – the Democrats’ moral compass?

Published originally in The Jewish Chronicle. Six years ago this week, one of the most…

acJune 9, 2022

Statements

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Supports Indictments Against Key Extremists Tied with the January 6th Insurrection

NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 - On January 6th, 2021, our nation was assaulted -…

acJune 7, 2022

Statements

PRESS RELEASE: The American Jewish Congress Is Appalled by the Deadly Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

New York, May 24, 2022 - In response to yet another deadly attack on our…

acMay 24, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes U.S. Sanctioning of Covert Hamas Investment Network

New York, May 24, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress applauds today’s announcement by the Departments of…

acMay 24, 2022

Press Mentions

VIRGINIA GAZZETTE: An extraordinary reunion of two Holocaust survivors

Published originally in Daily Press. By Frank Shatz Last week was an extraordinary week for…

acMay 23, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Encouraged by Twitter’s Announcement on Combating Disinformation, Urges Social Media Platforms for More Action

New York, May 23, 2022 - Twitter recently announced its intention to roll out a series of…

acMay 23, 2022

Press Mentions

CNN: Holocaust survivors meet nearly 80 years latter

Published originally in CNN. Nearly 80 years later, Holocaust survivors Frank Shantz and Dr. George…

acMay 20, 2022

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ABC: 2 concentration camp survivors reunite in LA more than 70 years after escaping Nazis

Published originally in ABC. WESTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- An extraordinary reunion between two Nazi…

acMay 20, 2022

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REUTERS: After 78 years, Holocaust survivors meet in L.A.

Published originally in Reuters. LOS ANGELES, May 18 (Reuters) - George Berci and Frank Shatz…

acMay 19, 2022

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JNS: Jewish groups react to mass shooting in Buffalo, lamenting dismal shared experience of late

Published originally in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). While no Jewish people were victims of…

acMay 18, 2022

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Advisory Board Condemns Buffalo Attack, Calls for Increased Accountability Among Social Media CEOs

New York, May 18, 2022 - In a strong condemnation of the racially-motivated shooting in…

acMay 18, 2022