Updates

The latest updates from the American Jewish Congress including our projects and initiatives advancing Jewish rights, fighting anti-Semitism, and promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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April 2, 2020

American Jewish Congress applauds the inclusion of the “No Hate In Our State” package in the state budget

April 1, 2020 in Statements

Encouraging engagement between Israelis and Palestinians to minimize the impact of COVID-19

It is heartening to see how, amid the coronavirus outbreak that is challenging the entire international community, Israeli and Palestinian health workers and officials are working together to mitigate the…

March 28, 2020 in Statements

American Jewish Congress salutes the formation of a unity government in Israel

The American Jewish Congress wholeheartedly salutes the formation of a unity government in Israel. We want to congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu and General Gantz for putting aside their differences and…

January 9, 2020 in Op-eds

Jack Rosen: Bernie Sanders would be most anti-Israel US President since founding of modern Jewish state

Following Iran's missile attack Wednesday on U.S. troops in Iraq in retaliation for the U.S. killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani – and the Iraqi Parliament’s nonbinding vote calling on…

January 9, 2020 in Statements

Governor Cuomo Is Right To Support Bail Reform

The New York State Assembly recently passed a controversial bill to prevent judges from setting bail for certain nonviolent offenses. However, the bill came with a critical oversight: It would…