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October 7, 2023 - JERUSALEM POST: Jewish Diaspora expresses solidarity with Israel amidst attacks

Published originally in the Jerusalem Post. Jewish organizations around the world have expressed their unwavering support and solidarity with the State of Israel in the wake of attacks that struck the country during celebration of the Simchat Torah holiday. The Jewish Federations of North America released a statement, underscoring their steadfast alliance with Israel during these trying times.  'A day of solidarity' “The Jewish communities of North America stand in total and complete solidarity with our Israeli brethren. We pray for their safety and will act immediately and comprehensively to support them," the statement reads. "Today is not a day of simcha  in Israel, but it…

September 28, 2023 - TIMES OF ISRAEL: Leading US Jewish groups decry top legal award for anti-Israel UN official

Published originally in Times of Israel. Leading US Jewish groups and legal organizations on Tuesday called on prominent law firms to cut their support for a prestigious award that will be given to a UN human rights official, saying her anti-Israel activities were discriminatory against Jews and Israel. The American Branch of the International Law Association (ABILA) will grant Navi Pillay its Outstanding Achievement Award at the organization’s International Law Weekend next month in New York. The annual gathering is one of the world’s leading conferences on international law. Over 30 groups signed onto a letter calling for three prominent…

September 22, 2023 - JEWISH PRESS: UC Ethnic Studies Drafters Accuse ‘Highly Funded Lobby Groups’ of Censoring Antisemitic Content

Published originally in the Jewish Press. University of California (UC) faculty who were tasked with developing California ethnic studies high school standards, referred to Jews as “highly funded lobby groups,” and called “racism” and “censorship” the attempts to prevent antisemitic materials from becoming part of ethnic studies courses. In a newly-exposed letter they sent to Governor Newsom and Superintendent Thurmond on September 8, the UC Ethnic Studies Faculty Council also attacked the Governor’s recent caution to schools that ethnic studies courses must not contain bias, bigotry, or discriminatory materials, including anti-Zionism. Ninety-nine education, civil rights, and religious organizations, in an effort organized…

August 23, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Statement on NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ First Israel Visit in Office

New York, NY, August 23, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress commends Mayor Eric Adams for his impressive articulation of the “unbreakable bond,” – in his words – between New York City and Israel during his visit this week to the Jewish state – his first as mayor. The Mayor has a way of weaving together the stories of these two truly global hotspots of creativity and entrepreneurship like no one else does, from proudly declaring that, “Our city is home to the largest Jewish population anywhere outside of Israel,” to highlighting what makes NYC and Israel jointly so powerful: “We…

August 3, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooter Verdict

New York, NY, August 3, 2023 - Yesterday, the perpetrator of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was sentenced to death. While the verdict will not bring back the innocent lives that were lost in that tragic event, we hope that this measure of justice will bring some comfort to the families of the victims, Greater Pittsburgh, the Jewish community, and the entire nation. The deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre was not an isolated attack - it was an attack on America itself. But while we were scarred, our spirit was not broken. Our hearts will continue to hurt for…

July 17, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Statement on Rep. Jayapal’s Disturbing & Dangerous Remarks on Israel

New York, NY, July 17, 2023 – "The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns the latest attempts at undermining President of Israel’s impending Joint Address to U.S. Congress by deliberately poisoning the discourse in America on relations with Israel - and by calls to boycott the address. The dangerous rhetoric demonstrated by the poor choice of words and timing of Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s remarks are emblematic of, and directly feeding into, rising antisemitism in America. The inflammatory and factually dishonest blanket criticism of Israel as a “racist state” by the head of the Congress’ leading progressive caucus is deeply disturbing. Her remarks…

June 6, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: Miami Mayor Joins American Jewish Congress for Virtual Event

New York, NY, June 6, 2023 – Earlier this afternoon, the American Jewish Congress leadership, including President Jack Rosen, Vice President Munr Kazmir, and Vice Chairman Daniel Rosen, hosted a Jewish Community Conversation with City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez. The American Jewish Congress welcomed the opportunity to host the Mayor during what is no doubt a critical period facing the Jewish Community and all Americans alike. Among other major announcements, the Mayor confirmed his strong consideration for a 2024 Presidential Run. In a substantive dialogue, Mayor Suarez walked through what issues continue to pose the greatest challenges, strengths, and opportunities for advancement impacting Miami residents and how these topics are significant to local…

May 30, 2023 - ARUTZ SHEVA: American Jewish Congress applauds White House antisemitism strategy

Published originally in Arutz Sheva. The American Jewish Congress welcomed and applauded the release on Thursday of the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.  The plan involves increasing understanding and awareness of antisemitism and Jewish American heritage, improving the safety and security of Jewish communities, and reversing the normalization of antisemitism in the US. “The Strategy acknowledges the need and calls for a whole-of-society approach to responding to antisemitism, and this demonstrates a deep understanding of the problem and the seriousness of what is needed to respond to it,” the American Jewish Congress said. “We strongly commend President Biden for…

May 25, 2023 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Release of White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 

New York, NY, May 25, 2023 - The American Jewish Congress welcomes and applauds today’s release of the White House National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The Strategy acknowledges the need and calls for a whole-of-society approach to responding to antisemitism, and this demonstrates a deep understanding of the problem and the seriousness of what is needed to respond to it. We strongly commend President Biden for positioning the fight against antisemitism, the most ancient of hatreds, front and center in the Administration’s priorities. This first-of-its-kind initiative comes at a pivotal moment, considering the exponential rise in antisemitic incidents and rhetoric, discrimination against…

May 16, 2023 - RAWSTORY: GOP congressman’s aide tied to neo-Nazi

Published originally in Raw Story. An aide inside the office of far-right conspiracy theorist U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) has been linked to neo-Nazi Nick Fuentes, an incel, white supremacist and white Christian nationalist who promotes antisemitism, Holocaust denialism, racism, and misogynistic and anti-LGBTQ extremist beliefs. Fuentes is head of the so-called “Groypers.” “The revelation that a devotee of Fuentes appears to have infiltrated a congressional office represents a previously unknown and unseen degree of influence for the modern white supremacist movement,” reports Talking Points Memo‘s Hunter Walker in an exclusive. TPM reveals it “has uncovered an extensive digital trail of interconnected Groyper social…

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