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Antisemitism has arguably reached new heights in recent years. While Jews have certainly come a long way since the Holocaust, anti-Jewish sentiment is still prevalent across the globe.

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October 28, 2022 - 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 of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the hospitalization of her husband, Paul Pelosi, after a confrontation with the intruder, American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen released the following statement: "We wish a full and speedy recovery to Paul Pelosi - the violent assault at his and Speaker Pelosi's home is appalling. This should be a day of reckoning for everyone. Added to what we have seen recently, - from unfettered hate speech propagated on social media platforms, to the elevated platform of far-right politicians like Marjorie Taylor…

October 19, 2022 - 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 act together" on Israel "before it is too late", are bigoted and stoke antisemitism, Jewish groups have said. "No President has done more for Israel than I have. Somewhat surprisingly, however, our wonderful Evangelicals are far more appreciative of this than the people of the Jewish faith, especially those living in the U.S.," Trump wrote on his Truth Social social media platform on October 16. "Those living in Israel, though, are a different story — Highest approval rating in the World, could easily be P.M.! "U.S.…

October 13, 2022 - 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 recent remarks on Twitter about Jewish people were not antisemitic. The Chicago-born rapper, 45, also known as Ye, made the controversial comments on Twitter over the weekend. "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE," West tweeted. "The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti-Semitic because black people are actually Jew also You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda." On Sunday, the social-media platform announced that it…

August 8, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Stands with the Muslim Community in Light of “Targeted Killings” of Four Muslim Men in Albuquerque, New Mexico

New York, NY, August 8, 2022 - As a nation, the brutal killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are not just deeply troubling - but outright unacceptable. In the wake of these deplorable events, the American Jewish Congress expresses our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we stand in full solidarity with the Muslim community in New Mexico, and throughout the United States. Racially motivated violence presents some of the most disturbing patterns in today's day-and-age. This string of recent killings in New Mexico is abhorrent and unsettling, and the American Jewish Congress urges the local police and the FBI…

July 22, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Calls on PA Gubernatorial Candidate Doug Mastriano to Cut Ties with Extremist Social Media Platform Gab

New York, NY, July 22, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress is deeply disturbed by Pennsylvania’s Gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano’s presence on the alternative social media platform Gab, and his paid promotion to further fuel this heinous medium for the purpose of his political gain. The American Jewish Congress calls on Mr. Mastriano to unequivocally distance himself from this platform, a favorite of neo-Nazis, white supremacists, and supporters of the antisemitic QAnon movement, and cease his operations amongst these violent and extremist voices. As we have learned the hard way, Gab is a breeding ground for monstrous content and has been the…

July 11, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress condemns Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s latest hateful disparagement towards Israel

New York, NY, July 11, 2022 - Following the tragic death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib released a statement in which she calls Israel an "apartheid regime," claiming that all "Palestinians are targeted by Israel," and casts blame upon the US Department of State. In the strongest possible terms, the American Jewish Congress condemns the Congresswoman's hurtful and offensive rhetoric and urges her to retract this unjustified disparagement.Upon the conclusion of a State Department investigation into the death of Shireen Abu Akleh, Congresswoman Tlaib released a statement on July 8th. In this release, the Congresswoman says, "The State Department has…

June 29, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Unilever’s Rejection of BDS and Continued Sales of Ben & Jerry’s in Israel

New York, NY, June 29, 2022 - In 2021, news erupted when a decision made by the once-beloved ice-cream brand, Ben and Jerry’s, resulted in the suspension of its sales in Israel and the West Bank. Although this move was disguised as one of moral or ethical principles, the decision to cease ice-cream sales in the Israeli market was a blatant undertaking within the antisemitic and hateful boycott, divest, and sanction (BDS) movement. In the months following, many organizations, including the American Jewish Congress, have taken definitive stands to condemn Ben & Jerry’s evident patronage of hate. Now, it is apparent that our…

June 9, 2022 - JEWISH CHRONICLE: Saint Bernie – the Democrats’ moral compass?

Published originally in The Jewish Chronicle. Six years ago this week, one of the most dramatic, historic and contentious battles for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination drew to a close.  After contests in 50 states, countless forums and TV debates, and having between them racked up $430m in spending, Senator Bernie Sanders – who had begun his quixotic campaign a year earlier nearly 50 points adrift in the polls – had fought the long-time favourite, Hillary Clinton, right down to the home straight.  While Mrs Clinton – the first major-party female nominee and an unapologetic centrist – was the clear…

May 16, 2022 - PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress successfully removes Buffalo shooter video from circulation

New York, May 15, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns the racially-motivated mass schooting in Buffalo, New York and shares our prayers and deepest sympathies with the victims, their families and friends, and the people of Buffalo. This shocking crime is the latest example of how white supremacist radicalization is directly threatening the security of American communities. Our failure to take action now will continue to make minority communities the targets of violence. Shockingly, a video live-streamed by the attacker as he shot and killed 10 people, began circulating online shortly after the attack and gained over 3…

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