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November 16, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: President Biden Leads the World with Moral Clarity on Hamas Abuse of Al-Shifa Hospital In Gaza

New York, Nov. 16, 2023 — The leadership of the American Jewish Congress, including Jack Rosen, President; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Daniel Rosen, Vice Chair; Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary; Michael Melnicke, Treasurer, released today the following statement: "President Biden has shown incredible moral clarity on how Hamas has exploited Gaza’s largest hospital for military purposes. The president’s latest remarks are significant and offer much needed transparency at a moment when facts are ignored amid a rush by certain lobbies to hold Israel responsible for what essentially is a war launched and sustained by Hamas’ continued use of Gaza’s population as human…

November 15, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Celebrates the Historic “March for Israel” in Washington, D.C.

New York, NY, November 15, 2023 - The "March for Israel" held yesterday in Washington, D.C., stands as an unprecedented and historic demonstration of unity, strength, and solidarity among hundreds of thousands of American Jews and pro-Israel advocates. With almost 300,000 people present, this march truly amplified the Jewish community’s collective voice and stands as a testament to our resilience and determination. By all accounts, this historic gathering not only marked the largest pro-Israel assembly but also became the largest Jewish gathering in U.S. history. This is a Jewish response of epic proportions, both to the existential threat facing Israel following…

November 10, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Columbia University Suspends Antisemitic Groups

New York, NY, November 10, 2023 - The American Jewish Congress welcomes Columbia University’s announcement of the temporary suspension of the chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).  All Americans have seen that these groups threaten, intimidate, and endanger the safety of Jewish students on campus and are in truth, by their very actions, not student groups, but organized antisemitic mobs. They do not deserve official recognition and certainly do not deserve funding from the institutions to further their intent and perverse activities and create a hostile environment for Jewish students on campus. We hope…

November 9, 2023 - JACK ROSEN: Winning the Peace Is Just as Crucial to Israel’s Future

By Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress Published originally in Time Magazine. In a time of war, as Israel now finds itself after the brutal Hamas terrorist attacks—the worst slaughter of Jews since the Holocaust—it is hard to think beyond the current conflict. At a moment when the Jewish state finds itself in a day-to-day existential fight that could still spin out of control, the future can seem an abstract concept and discussing it an intellectual luxury Israeli leaders can ill afford. But it is imperative Israel and her allies, including the United States, look over the horizon, because…

October 31, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Urges Reconsideration of Proposal to Tie Aid to Israel with IRS Funding

New York, NY, October 31, 2023 - Earlier today, the American Jewish Congress expressed its concerns about the supplemental appropriations package that would offset emergency aid to Israel by rescinding an equal amount from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding.In a letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Mr. Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress, argues that this proposal sets the stage for political debates that are polarizing and divert attention from the very immediate security needs that our ally, Israel, faces. Mr. Rosen states that: “By passing the emergency supplemental straightforwardly, the United States would showcase our position in…

October 25, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson Upon Election as New House Speaker

New York, NY, October 25, 2023 - The leadership of the American Jewish Congress, including Jack Rosen, President; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Daniel Rosen, Vice Chair; Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary; and Michael Melnicke, Treasurer, released the following congratulatory statement: "The American Jewish Congress congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) upon his election as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. We sincerely appreciate Rep. Mike Johnson’s unequivocal stance on the State of Israel’s security needs and its right to defend itself, especially now that it continues to fight Hamas terror forces following the barbaric October 7 attack.  Needless to say, the American Jewish community is…

October 18, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Statement from the American Jewish Congress on Governor Kathy Hochul’s Solidarity Visit to Israel

New York, NY, October 18, 2023 - The leadership of the American Jewish Congress, including Jack Rosen, President; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Daniel Rosen, Vice Chair; Dr. Ben Chouake, Secretary; Michael Melnicke, Treasurer, released today the following statement: "The American Jewish Congress strongly commends Governor Kathy Hochul of New York for her bold and heartfelt wartime visit to Israel, a profound and sincere gesture of solidarity during a time of immense challenge.  This pivotal moment in history necessitates courageous leadership, and Governor Hochul's decision to visit Israel, especially in the midst of an ongoing conflict, is a reflection of her unwavering commitment…

October 17, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: New York City Moves Global Economy. Now Its Mayor Sends A Message On American And Israeli Determination To Ending Hamas Reign Of Terror.

New York, NY, October 17, 2023 – New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a landmark speech on America and Israel’s response to the Hamas terror attack. The following statement is attributable to Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress, and Daniel Rosen, Vice Chair: “The chief executive of New York City, America’s largest city and the world’s financial hub, has delivered an important message: It is time to end Hamas' reign of terror in Gaza. There is no going back on this. The world, and America’s partners and friends, must join this fight. Mayor Adams captured this message in a four-word sentence…

October 9, 2023 - YNET: As war against Hamas rages, Diaspora Jews mobilize in support of Israel

Published originally in Ynet. Jewish communities in the Diaspora have been keenly observing events in Israel with profound concern since the inception of the deadly Hamas attack. Many have been vigilantly following the conflict since Saturday morning, leading some to cancel holiday and Sabbath gatherings. Eric Fingerhut, president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, has been closely monitoring the events as they unfolded. Although his initial arrival in Israel was for a happy occasion, he unexpectedly found himself engulfed in a vastly different situation. Fingerhut asserts that Jewish communities in North America are staunchly supporting Israel in…

October 8, 2023 - ASSOCIATED PRESS: Jewish diaspora mourns attack on Israel, but carries on by celebrating holidays

Published originally in the Associated Press. The Jewish diaspora awoke to horror Saturday in what was supposed to be among the most festive times on the Jewish holiday calendar. The attacks by the militant group Hamas came after the end of Sukkot, a weeklong celebration to commemorate the harvest season and the time Jews lived in the desert after being freed from slavery in Egypt.  It also came as Jews in the United States were gearing up to celebrate the holiday of Simchat Torah, which marks the beginning of a new annual cycle of the reading of the scrolls and…

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