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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Rising Antisemitism in Germany

In response to the troubling news that the German-Jewish singer Gil Ofarim was discriminated at the Westin Hotel in…

acOctober 7, 2021

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JEWISH STANDARD: Menendez urges focus on Iran

Published originally in Jewish Standard. ‘I don’t believe the only option is a military one,’…

acOctober 7, 2021

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POLITICO: Iran Keeps Stalling

Published originally in POLITICO's National Security Daily Newsletter. Iran’s new regime keeps stalling for time,…

acOctober 2, 2021

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JEWISH INSIDER: Menendez to bring Iron Dome request to the Senate floor on Monday

Published originally in the Jewish Insider. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) will bring the $1 billion Iron Dome…

acOctober 1, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress hosts Sen. Menendez in conversation on America’s Future Role in the Middle East

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined the American Jewish Congress…

acSeptember 30, 2021

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JACK ROSEN: America’s relationship with Israel is stronger than ever

By Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Originally published in Times of Israel. After…

acSeptember 25, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds the Passage of House Legislation Funding Israel’s Iron Dome

The American Jewish Congress strongly applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing with overwhelming…

acSeptember 23, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges Lawmakers to Stand with Israel and Support Funding for Iron Dome

In light of the upcoming House vote this afternoon on legislation supporting the replenishment of…

acSeptember 23, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: Through unity we will ensure that terrorism will never prevail

The horrific terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, left an indelible mark on our nation…

acSeptember 10, 2021

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JEWISH INSIDER: Biden promises ‘other options’ if Iran nuclear talks fail, following meeting with Bennett

Published originally in the Jewish Insider. Amid the backdrop of the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, President…

acAugust 30, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Lauds Prime Minister Bennett’s White House Meeting with President Biden

Today, after the White House meeting between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, President…

acAugust 27, 2021

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ALGEMEINER: US Jewish Groups ‘Horrified’ by Kabul Attacks, Mourn US Troops, Afghan Civilians

Originally published in Algemeiner. American Jewish groups expressed grief and shock on Thursday after scores…

acAugust 27, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Warmly Congratulates New York’s new Governor Kathy Hochul

The American Jewish Congress released the following statement on the swearing-in of Ms. Kathy Hochul…

acAugust 25, 2021

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HILL REPORTER: Until She is Permanently Banned from Twitter, Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Continue to Spread Disinformation

Originally published in the Hill Reporter. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has proven once again…

acAugust 11, 2021

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Until She is Permanently Banned from Twitter, Marjorie Taylor Greene Will Continue to Spread Disinformation

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has proven once again that she will continue to disinform…

acAugust 10, 2021

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American Jewish Congress’ Advisory Board Co-Chair, the Honorable Denver Riggleman (R-VA), Appointed to Advise 1/6 Select Committee

The American Jewish Congress applauds Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and the January 6th Select…

acAugust 9, 2021

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JEWISH INSIDER: Deborah Lipstadt to be named State Dept antisemitism envoy

Published originally in the Jewish Insider. After months of deliberation and calls from congressional and…

acJuly 30, 2021

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PRESS RELEASE: The January 6th Select Committee Must Explore the Antisemitic Nature of the Capitol Storming

The American Jewish Congress is strongly encouraged by the start of the House Select Committee’s…

acJuly 29, 2021

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WASHINGTON POST OPED: Democrats aren’t falling for bogus GOP attacks on Biden nominees

By Paul Waldman, originally published in Washington Post. In the past few months, Democrats appear…

acJuly 23, 2021

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NEWSWEEK: Twitter Must Ban Marjorie Taylor Greene Over Holocaust, COVID Claims Says American Jewish Congress

Originally published in Newsweek. The American Jewish Congress has called on Twitter to permanently ban Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene because she…

acJuly 22, 2021