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.
Updates
American Jewish Congress Calls for Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas’s Swift Confirmation
The American Jewish Congress sent an official letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs calling for the quick confirmation of Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas. The American…
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American Jewish Congress Report Ties Capitol Storming to Neo-Nazi, QAnon, and Antisemitic Activity
The American Jewish Congress is pleased to announce the release of a special report entitled “Capitol Storming: Neo-Nazi, QAnon and Antisemitic Online Chatter.” This report is part of an American Jewish Congress…
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American Jewish Congress Statement on Secretary-designate Alejandro Mayorkas
The American Jewish Congress applauds President-elect Joe Biden for his nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary-designate Mayorkas's experience as a Cuban-American refugee of Sephardic…
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American Jewish Congress Welcomes Morocco-Israel Normalization Agreement
The American Jewish Congress welcomes the normalization of ties between Morocco and Israel. Our President Jack Rosen has met King Mohammed before and found him to be open and welcoming.…
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Statement of Support for Tony Blinken’s Nomination as Secretary of State
The American Jewish Congress congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris for their excellent choice of Tony Blinken to be the country’s next Secretary of State. We have…
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American Jewish Congress congratulates President-elect Joe Biden
The American Jewish Congress congratulates former Vice President Joe Biden for winning the 2020 presidential election. These hard-fought elections captivated the minds and souls of millions of Americans who supported,…
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Statement on Senator Dan Sullivan’s Antisemitic Ad
The American Jewish Congress condemns Senator Dan Sullivan’s antisemitic ad against his Jewish opponent. Senator Sullivan’s campaign disseminated a digital ad that clearly employs age-old antisemitic tropes and innuendo. The…
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A Jewish Statement on Elections and Democratic Principles
The bedrock of American liberty is a strong, thriving democracy and an engaged citizenry. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered almost every aspect of the way we live, including how we…
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The two-year anniversary of the Tree of Life massacre
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history, it took the lives of eleven beloved members…
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American Jewish Congress hails the normalization of relations between Israel and Sudan
The American Jewish Congress hails the historic announcement that Sudan has agreed to end the state of war and normalize relations with Israel. Sudan becomes the third Arab state to…
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Joel Rubin appointed as Executive Director of the American Jewish Congress
American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen is excited to announce that the organization has hired Joel Rubin to be its next Executive Director. Rubin brings a wealth of both Jewish…
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American Jewish Congress statement on Borough Park assault
The assault of Jewish Insider journalist Jacob Kornbluh in Borough Park, Brooklyn yesterday was an affront not only to the greater Jewish community but to the American ideals of pluralism and freedom…
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We must not cancel Yitzhak Rabin
Statement in response to reports that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has withdrawn from an event commemorating the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. "Yitzhak Rabin gave his life to the struggle for peace. He was…
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American Jewish Congress Mourns Legal Luminary Ruth Bader Ginsburg
With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, America is mourning a powerful champion for justice and the Jewish community is…
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American Jewish Congress salutes House resolution supporting Abraham Accords
The American Jewish Congress salutes the introduction of the House bipartisan resolution supporting the status-quo breaking, U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords that Israel signed with the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom…
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American Jewish Congress celebrates the signing of the Abraham Accords
Today, in a historic event on the White House South Lawn, Israel will sign peace agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. We applaud President Donald J. Trump and…
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American Jewish Congress hails the Abraham Accord
The American Jewish Congress celebrates the announcement of the Abraham Accord, a historic agreement brokered by the United States between Israel and the United Arab Emirates for full normalization of…
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American Jewish Congress praises Lithuania for banning Hezbollah
The American Jewish Congress applauds the government of Lithuania for taking action against the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah and banning all its activities in the country. By joining the ranks of…
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American Jewish Congress applauds Joe Biden’s historic selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as vice presidential running mate
As an organization dedicated for more than a century to equality and social justice for all Americans, the American Jewish Congress applauds former Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of U.S.…
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American Jewish Congress condemns Rep. Ilhan Omar for invoking antisemitic tropes
The American Jewish Congress condemns Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5) for invoking antisemitic tropes in her campaign materials. As she tries to fend off a difficult primary challenge, Rep. Omar attacked…
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American Jewish Congress congratulates Spain for adopting IHRA definition
The American Jewish Congress congratulates the Spanish government for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. This important definition remains the most comprehensive guideline for spotting,…
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American Jewish Congress mourns the loss of Representative John Lewis
The American Jewish Congress mourns the loss of Representative John Lewis, an icon of the civil rights movement and a modern-day American hero. John Lewis committed his life to civil…
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American Jewish Congress welcomes the firm pro-Israel position of the 2020 Democratic platform
The American Jewish Congress welcomes the firm pro-Israel position of the 2020 Democratic platform. The policy paper - which lays out the party’s positions for the next four years and…
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American Jewish Congress praises adoption of anti-BDS bill in Missouri
The American Jewish Congress praises the leadership of Missouri Governor Mike Parson for signing the vital “Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act” into law yesterday. This important legislation, which passed on May…
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American Jewish Congress opposes the Van Hollen amendment that jeopardizes Israel’s security
The American Jewish Congress expresses its disappointment with the decision of a group of 13 Senate Democrats - led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and two others - to file…
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American Jewish Congress statement on the New York primary elections
The American Jewish Congress congratulates all those who earned the electorate’s trust in the New York primaries this week. Both incumbents and first-time candidates have now been called to respond to…
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American Jewish Congress praises Kosovo for designating Hezbollah a terrorist organization
The American Jewish Congress praises the government of the Republic of Kosovo for designating Hezbollah, both its political and military wings, as a terrorist organization. Hezbollah’s activities are a direct…
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The American Jewish Congress applauds Argentina for adopting IHRA definition of Antisemitism
The American Jewish Congress applauds Argentina for adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. With an alarming global spike in antisemitism, the decision of the Argentinian authorities…
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Justice for George Floyd
We stand in solidarity with the African-American community as it mourns and expresses its grief at the shocking death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, beneath the knee of…
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American Jewish Congress decries Nicole Malliotakis on her recent comparisons to the 6 Day War
The American Jewish Congress decries Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis’s egotistical claim to be in the same position as Israel was in the 6 Day War on account of her being a…
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The American Jewish Congress applauds Joe Biden for clear opposition to BDS movement
The American Jewish Congress commends former Vice President Joe Biden for reiterating his clear stance in rejecting the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The latest policy paper…
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American Jewish Congress welcomes signing of anti-BDS bill in Oklahoma
The American Jewish Congress praises Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma for signing a critical legislation against the anti-Israel and anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. This important legislation, which…
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Statement on the U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
The American Jewish Congress applauds the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee for adopting the U.S.-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020. This important bipartisan legislation provides full security assistance to Israel…
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American Jewish Congress Praises Gilad Erdan’s Nomination as Ambassador to US and UN
The American Jewish Congress applauds the passage of the Never Again Education Act by the U.S. Senate. Both the House and the Senate have now passed this important bill that expands…
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American Jewish Congress Applauds Germany for Banning Hezbollah
The American Jewish Congress applauds the decision of German government to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization and ban its activities on German soil. For far too long Hezbollah has been…
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American Jewish Congress congratulates Israel for creation of new government
The American Jewish Congress congratulates the Israeli people for the establishment of the new government. Today’s agreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and General Benjamin Gantz for the creation of…
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Supporting the ‘Expanding Medical Partnerships with Israel to Lessen Dependence on China Act’
The American Jewish Congress welcomes the bipartisan initiative of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to push for enhanced American-Israeli partnerships in the fight against COVID-19. Israel is…
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American Jewish Congress Congratulates New Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer
The American Jewish Congress congratulates Member of Parliament Keir Starmer for his election as leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom and wishes him success in his new…
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American Jewish Congress Wishes PM Boris Johnson a Speedy Recovery
The American Jewish Congress wishes British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a full and speedy recovery as he fights COVID-19 in a London hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with him,…
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AJCongress Lauds China’s Consul General For Facilitating the Donation of Ventilators & Medical Equipment
The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) lauds China’s Consul General Huang for facilitating the donation to of 1,000 ventilators and other critical medical equipment needed in facing the coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador…
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American Jewish Congress applauds the inclusion of the “No Hate In Our State” package in the state budget
The American Jewish Congress applauds the inclusion of the "No Hate In Our State" package in the FY2021 Budget - an initiative that we have strongly supported and advocated for…
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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…
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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…
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