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September 21, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Leadership Meets Leaders of Brazil, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, And Others At U. N. General Assembly

New York, NY, September 21, 2023 – Our President Jack Rosen and Vice Chair Daniel Rosen met the President of Brazil and Ukraine, Saudi Arabia's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, and…
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September 19, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Leadership Joins World Leaders At UNGA

New York, NY, September 19, 2023 – Leaders of the American Jewish Congress are joining heads of governments, world leaders, and policy experts this week in the opening session of the…
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September 7, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns GOP Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s Appearance on Show Hosted by Virulent Antisemite

New York, NY, September 7, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress is deeply disturbed by the decision of Vivek Ramaswamy, currently running for the GOP nomination in the 2024 presidential…
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September 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Nomination of Former Secretary Jack Lew as the Next U.S. Ambassador to Israel

New York, NY, September 5, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress would like to congratulate President Joe Biden for the nomination of former Secretary Jack Lew as the next U.S. Ambassador…
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August 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: “We Shall Overcome” – 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

New York, NY, August 28, 2023 - 60 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and hundreds of thousands of Americans marched on Washington in the most powerful exhibition of…
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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…
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August 22, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Religious-Based Violent Attacks in Pakistan

New York, NY, August 22, 2023 – The following statement is attributable to Mr. Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress, and Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President: “The American Jewish Congress appreciates the…
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August 14, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Excerpts From Communication Between AJCongress President Jack Rosen And King Abdullah II of Jordan on Royal Wedding

New York, NY, August 14, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress releasesexcerpts from correspondence between its President Jack Rosen and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan that were made on the occasion…
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August 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries’ Remarks During Mideast Trip

New York, NY, August 10, 2023 - "The remarks by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during his Israel visit this week help add much-needed clarity to the debate in D.C. on…
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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…
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July 26, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: ‘Find Compromise; Maintain Unity And Civil Discourse,’American Jewish Congress Issues a Plea As Israel’s Judiciary Vote Draws A Global Audience

New York, NY, July 26, 2023 – At a time when democracy is in peril worldwide, Israel’s leaders and citizens can be proud their tiny state in the Middle East is…
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July 18, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Biden-Netanyahu Invitation

New York, NY, July 18, 2023 – "The American Jewish Congress welcomes the invitation extended by President Biden to Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit the United States. For President Biden to…
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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…
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July 7, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Two Israeli Surgeons Reattach a Palestinian Boy’s Head to His Neck. American Jewish Congress Applauds Lifesaving Operation.

New York, NY, July 7, 2023 – "Israel applied its most innovative medical technology to save the life of a Palestinian child whose head nearly severed from his body. This…
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July 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on Israel Antiterror Operation in Jenin

New York, NY, July 5, 2023 – After Israel's antiterror operation in Jenin, Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress; Dr. Munr Kazmir, Vice President; Daniel Rosen, Vice Chair; Dr. Ben…
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June 22, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on U.S. Secretary Antony Blinken’s Visit in China

New York, NY, June 20, 2023 – America’s diplomacy takes a bold step for peace with Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s landmark visit to China.  The visit is a demonstration of Washington’s…
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June 15, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on United States-Iran Talks

New York, NY, June 15, 2023 – In response to indirect talks between the United States and Iran, American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen, Vice President Dr. Munr Kazmir, Secretary Dr.…
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June 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Attack on Israeli Minister Nir Barkat in Boston

New York, NY, June 11, 2023 – The attack on Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat by an Israeli citizen during a visit to Jewish communities in Boston is a disturbing development.…
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June 9, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Adoption of IHRA Definition by the Republic of Kosova

New York, NY, June 9, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress applauds the adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism by the Assembly of the Republic…
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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…
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June 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: Statement on U.S.-UAE Conversation on Gulf Security

New York, NY, June 5, 2023 - "The American Jewish Congress is closely watching the ongoing conversation between the U.S. Government and the United Arab Emirates on maritime security in…
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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…
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May 24, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Elections in Turkey

New York, NY, May 24, 2023 - "Elections in Turkey and the presidential runoff on May 28 come amid an upward swing in relations with Israel: tourists are flocking from…
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May 11, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Situation in Pakistan

New York, NY, May 11, 2023 - The American Jewish Congress has taken note of the developing situation in Pakistan following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan and…
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May 9, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Bashar Al Assad Rejoining Arab League

New York, NY, May 8, 2023 - "The American Jewish Congress is alarmed by reports that efforts are underway to readmit Syria into the Arab League and rehabilitate Bashar Al…
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April 26, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Encourages Sudan Leaders to Take Up Israel’s Mediation Offer

New York, NY, April 26, 2023 - “The situation in Africa’s third largest country, Sudan, is a matter of concern for the United States and regional heavyweights Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and…
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April 18, 2023

Statement on Observation of Yom HaShoah

There is a heartbreaking statistic that sends chills down our spines.  If we were to share a moment of silence for every victim of the Holocaust, we would be silent…
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April 10, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on President Erdogan’s Condolence Call on Terror Attacks in Israel

New York, NY, April 10, 2023 - Amid a clamor to condemn Israel for taking firm action to keep Muslim, Christian, and Jewish holy sites safe and open to worshippers, and…
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March 31, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Calls on DRC’s President Tshisekedi to Suspend Bill Barring Politician with Jewish Ancestry from Running for Presidency

New York, NY, March 31, 2023 - In response to the discriminatory "Tshiani Law" being considered in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen released the following statement:…
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March 30, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Trade Between Israel and Pakistan

New York, NY, March 30, 2023 - Business and trade have the power to bring ideas and people closer, and this week we have seen major steps taken in Israel, Pakistan,…
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March 28, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Is Outraged at Yet Another Mass Shooting Taking Innocent Lives

New York, NY, March 28, 2023 - In response to yet another deadly attack on our nation's soil, the American Jewish Congress is heartbroken by the tragedy at the Nashville…
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March 20, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Is Alarmed by Findings of Latest UN Climate Report

New York, NY, March 20, 2023 - In response to the climate report issued today by UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the American Jewish Congress echoes this esteemed commission's…
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March 13, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on Saudi-Iran Restoration of Diplomatic Ties

New York, NY, March 13, 2023—Following the announcement of the KSA-Iran normalization agreement, Mr. Jack Rosen, President of the American Jewish Congress, released the following statement: "The agreement between Saudi…
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February 5, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Extremist Homeschooling Network in Ohio

New York, NY, February 5, 2023 – This week, reports have circulated regarding an extremist homeschooling network in Ohio that has distributed “pro-Nazi” propaganda to their students. In response to these…
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January 27, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress is Outraged by Terror Attack in Jerusalem Synagogue

New York, NY, January 27, 2023 – The American Jewish Congress is outraged by yet another terror attack impacting innocent Israeli civilians. Today, a shooting struck out at a synagogue in Jerusalem’s…
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December 31, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Amb. Dermer on Appointment as Minister of Strategic Affairs

The American Jewish Congress extends our most sincere congratulations to our dear friend, and one of Israel’s most fervent public servants, Ambassador Ron Dermer, on his appointment as the next Minister of…
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December 19, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Hails Successful U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit

New York, NY, December 20, 2022 – The American Jewish Congress congratulates U.S. President Biden and all the participating African leaders for last week's successful U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The 3-day summit provided an important platform to…
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December 13, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Establishment of Inter-Agency Group to Counter Antisemitism

New York, NY, December 13, 2022 – Yesterday, President Biden announced the establishment of a new White House initiative; an Inter-agency Group to Counter Antisemitism. In response to this welcomed and…
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November 30, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Election as the New House Democratic Leader

New York, NY, November 30, 2022 – The American Jewish Congress warmly congratulates Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a friend of our organization, on becoming the new Democratic leader in the House…
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November 23, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Expresses Solidarity with the People of Indonesia Following Devastating Earthquake

New York, NY, November 22, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress expresses our heartfelt condolences and solidarity with the people of Indonesia following the tragic loss of life caused by…
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November 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Governor Hochul on Winning Full Term

New York, NY, November 9, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress congratulates Governor Kathy Hochul on making history as the first woman elected to represent New York in the state’s…
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November 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Senator Schumer on Deserved Reelection

New York, NY, November 9, 2022 - As Election Day results continue to pour in, the American Jewish Congress would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Senator Charles Schumer…
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November 3, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on the Israeli Election

New York, NY, November 3, 2022 - As the final reports of Israel’s election come to light, we recognize and congratulate the historic achievements of the Israeli democratic process. For the…
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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…
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October 21, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Balenciaga’s Decision to Cut Business Ties with Kanye West

New York, NY, October 21, 2022 - Earlier today, Balenciaga, one of the world's most recognized, established, and renowned fashion houses, made the decision to cut ties with former brand Ambassador, Kanye West,…
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October 11, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds News of Groundbreaking Maritime Agreement Israel and Lebanon

New York, NY, October 11, 2022 - Earlier this morning, leaders from both Israel and Lebanon announced that they had reached a historical and groundbreaking agreement with one another, settling…
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September 21, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds President Biden’s Speech at the United Nations General Assembly

New York, NY, September 21, 2022 - In response to the powerful remarks delivered by President Joe Biden at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the American Jewish…
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September 7, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Stands with Albania in Light of Iran’s Unprecedented Cyber-Attack

New York, NY, September 7, 2022 -The American Jewish Congress stands with the Republic of Albania in light of Iran's state-sponsored cyber-attack against critical infrastructure in the European nation. We…
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August 25, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Congratulates Pro-Israel Voices Who Rang Loud in New York Primaries

New York, NY, August 25, 2022 - Once again, the victory lap in this year's New York primaries goes to candidates who stayed true to America's ideals and allies – those…
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August 17, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Restored Diplomatic Relations Between Israel and Turkey

New York, NY, August 17, 2022 - Following confirmation by Israeli Prime Minister Lapid along with Turkish President Erdoğan of the return to full normalization between the two countries, the American…
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August 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds the DOJ for Charging IRGC Operative in Connection with Planned Assassination of Former NSA John Bolton

It is both morally and diplomatically outrageous to hear of attempts by operatives tied to the IRGC, as they planned to carry out an assassination against a former high-ranking official…
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August 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Iran’s Latest Crackdown on Its Baha’i Religious Minority

The American Jewish Congress has been following with great concern recent reports that the regime in Tehran has stepped up the persecution of the Iranian Baha’i religious minority.  In response…
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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…
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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…
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July 18, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Statement on AMIA Bombing Anniversary

New York, NY, July 18, 2022 - July 18th marks a solemn reminder for many in the global Jewish community, and throughout the world. On this day, 28 years ago, Hezbollah,…
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July 15, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Saudi Arabia’s Decision to Open Airspace to Israeli Flights

New York, NY, July 15, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress applauds the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its decision to open its airspace, allowing Israeli aircraft and "all air carriers…
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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,"…
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July 8, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Mourns the Tragic Loss of Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

New York, NY, July 8, 2022 -The American Jewish Congress is deeply saddened and mourns the horrific assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - a statesman in every…
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July 5, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress is shocked by the Fourth of July Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois

New York, NY, July 5, 2022 - Yesterday, during a celebration of our nation's independence - our country was again shaken to its core. In a string of mass violence and loss of life,…
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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…
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June 27, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling That Erodes Separation of Church and State

New York, NY, June 27, 2022 - Earlier this morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the matter of Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which the court ruled for a…
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June 24, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Is Outraged by the Supreme Court’s Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

New York, NY, June 24, 2022 - Earlier this morning, a woman’s ability to decide on matters of her body came under fire; solidified by a court in which only a…
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June 14, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Announcement of President Biden’s Upcoming Middle East Visit

New York, June 14, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress welcomes President Joe Biden's announcement of his planned visit to the Middle East. While he has been to the State of Israel many…
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June 9, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds the Introduction of the Bipartisan, Bicameral DEFEND Act

New York, June 9, 2022 – Today, members of the Abraham Accords caucus in both the House and the Senate introduced the Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses (DEFEND) Act, a…
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June 7, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Supports Indictments Against Key Extremists Tied with the January 6th Insurrection

NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 - On January 6th, 2021, our nation was assaulted - insurrectionists attacked our Capitol, and our democracy was forced under fire. Images of known antisemites…
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May 24, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: The American Jewish Congress Is Appalled by the Deadly Shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas

New York, May 24, 2022 - In response to yet another deadly attack on our nation's soil, the American Jewish Congress is appalled by the loss of life that has…
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May 24, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes U.S. Sanctioning of Covert Hamas Investment Network

New York, May 24, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress applauds today’s announcement by the Departments of State and The Treasury about sanctioning a covert Hamas network generating revenue for the terrorist group. According…
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May 23, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Encouraged by Twitter’s Announcement on Combating Disinformation, Urges Social Media Platforms for More Action

New York, May 23, 2022 - Twitter recently announced its intention to roll out a series of content-moderation measures to combat the rise of disinformation on its platform. The American Jewish Congress…
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May 18, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Advisory Board Condemns Buffalo Attack, Calls for Increased Accountability Among Social Media CEOs

New York, May 18, 2022 - In a strong condemnation of the racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, members of the American Jewish Congress Advisory Board to Counter Domestic Terrorism and White Supremacy extend…
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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,…
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May 5, 2022

American Jewish Congress Letter on IRGC’s Designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

On April 26th, the American Jewish Congress sent a letter to the Department of State where we advocated against removing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) designation as a Foreign Terrorist…
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May 3, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress is deeply concerned by the Supreme Court’s draft on abortion rights

New York, May 3, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress is deeply concerned about the Supreme Court’s leaked draft to reverse provisions regarding Roe v. Wade. While our organization has and…
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April 5, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Letter to Amnesty International Calls for Dismissal of Paul O’Brien as Head of Its American Branch

New York, April 5th, 2022 - On March 9th, Paul O’Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA (AIUSA), made a series of antisemitic and anti-Israel comments at an event held…
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March 31, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Stands with Israel After Wave of Terror Attacks

March 2022 constitutes one of the deadliest months in recent years for Israel. A week of terror, with three separate morally repugnant attacks in Beersheba, Hadera, and Bnei Brak, left…
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March 30, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns JD Vance’s Defense of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Participation at a White Nationalist Conference

New York, March 30th, 2022 - On March 28th, JD Vance, a Republican Senate candidate from Ohio, promoted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's endorsement and defended her February attendance at a white…
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March 25, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Iranian-backed Houthi Attack Against Oil Facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

New York, March 25th, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress condemns the violent terrorist attack perpetrated by the Yemeni Houthi Insurgency on an oil facility in Jeddah, located in the…
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March 23, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress mourns the passing of Secretary Albright

New York, March 23th, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress profoundly mourns the passing of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. The Secretary was not only a patriot and public servant…
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March 18, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress urges the U.S. Government to provide security guarantees to allies as part of any new nuclear agreement with Iran

New York, March 18th, 2022 - The American Jewish Congress sent yesterday a letter to Capitol Hill, highlighting the importance of security guarantees for our allies as part of any…
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March 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Local leaders from around the world committed to supporting the Ukrainian people in special event hosted by American Jewish Congress

Event with Dnipro Mayor Borys Filatov was joined by Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, Jacek Jaśkowiak of Poznan, Poland, and Patrick Furey of Torrance The American Jewish Congress hosted yesterday a virtual special…
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March 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Hails President Herzog’s Successful Visit to Turkey and Meeting with President Erdoğan

 The American Jewish Congress hails Israeli President Herzog’s historic visit to Turkey and his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The relationship between the two countries has always been important from…
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March 1, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Calls for the Designation of the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

The American Jewish Congress calls on the United States to re-designate Ansar Allah, commonly referred to as the Houthis, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Armed, trained, and provided with material support…
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February 27, 2022

American Jewish Congress Calls for Expulsion of Rep. Greene and Rep. Gosar After Their Appearance at Antisemitic, White Supremacist AFPAC

The American Jewish Congress deplores the participation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) at the antisemitic and white supremacist America First Political Action Conference (AFPAC). This…
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February 11, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: DHS Under Secretary Silvers speaks out against antisemitism and domestic terrorism at event hosted by American Jewish Congress

Expert panelists call on the Biden Administration to designate white supremacist terrorist organizations with international links as Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Today, the American Jewish Congress hosted a major event on…
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February 1, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Amnesty International’s Bigoted Report on Israel is an Effort to Hinder Middle East Peace

The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns the conclusion of the Amnesty International report that Israel practices “apartheid” and its portrayal of the very existence of the Jewish State as a deprivation of…
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January 30, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress President Call with Mayor Klitschko of Kyiv on Ukraine-Russia Conflict

American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen continued this week his discussions with local leaders in Ukraine through an open and informative conversation with Vitali Klitschko, the Mayor of Kyiv. Mayor Klitschko…
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January 27, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Nazi Symbols and Holocaust Denial Are Saturating American Politics

Who Would Have Imagined that 77 Years Later We Would Be Still Battling Nazi Symbolism in American Politics New American Jewish Congress Special Report Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the American Jewish…
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January 25, 2022

American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen Discusses Ukraine-Russia Conflict with Mayor Filatov of Dnipro

After a video call with Mayor Borys Filatov of Dnipro, Ukraine, American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen released the following statement: “Today I had the pleasure of talking to my friend Mayor…
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January 21, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen Applauds First Contact Between Israeli and Turkish Foreign Ministers in 13 Years

“The phone conversation this week between Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and his Turkish counterpart Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is a crucial step towards normalizing relations after years of estrangement.  Since 1949,…
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January 20, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Passage of UN Resolution to Combat Holocaust Denial

The American Jewish Congress applauds today’s reaffirmation by the United Nations General assembly of its commitment to reject Holocaust denial and distortion. The resolution condemning the scourge of Holocaust denial,…
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January 16, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Is Horrified by the Hostage Crisis at the Congregation Beth Israel in Texas

The American Jewish Congress is horrified by yet another attack on a Jewish synagogue. For multiple hours now, a gunman has been holding several individuals, including the Rabbi, hostage at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in…
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January 11, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: Jewish Organizations Urge Senate Leaders to Take Action on Funding for the Replenishment of Israel’s Iron Dome

The American Jewish Congress partners with the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) to lead a broad and diverse coalition of major American Jewish organizations in calling on the Senate to…
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January 10, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Applauds Launch of Abraham Accords Caucus

The American Jewish Congress strongly applauds the launch of the bipartisan and bicameral Abraham Accords Caucus. This essential caucus will strengthen the normalization agreements achieved between Israel and multiple Arab states.…
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January 3, 2022

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Calls for Key White Supremacist Groups to be Designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)

In a New York Daily News opinion piece published today, American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen and former Rep. Max Rose (D-NY), Members of the American Jewish Congress' Advisory Board on Domestic Terrorism and White Supremacy, called for the designation…
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Statements
December 29, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: On Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s Passing

American Jewish Congress President Jack Rosen released the following statement on the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "Harry Reid was a fighter in all meanings of the…
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December 16, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Supports Gov. Newsom’s Announcement for a Texas-Modeled Law in California Against Assault Weapons

The American Jewish Congress is dismayed by the decision of the Supreme Court to refrain from blocking Texas’ anti-abortion law. By allowing for private citizens or states to contest federal law…
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EventsStatements
December 10, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Rep. Jaime Raskin (MD-8) decries antisemitism and extolls democracy in AJCongress’ Jewish Community Conversation

Rep. Jaime Raskin (D-MD) joined the American Jewish Congress today for a Jewish Community Conversation about the state of American democracy, antisemitism in our politics, and his work on the January 6th…
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Statements
November 15, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Strongly Condemns Michael Flynn’s Unacceptable Statements

Michael Flynn's statements are both unacceptable and anti-American. As he calls for only "one religion" in America, Flynn is rejecting the vision of our nation’s founders, who embraced pluralism. His view threatens…
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November 3, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: Flash Exit Poll of VA Jewish Voters

(1) Virginia's Jewish voters placed little weight on Trump in this election; (2) Republican Jews prioritized Israeli peace and security over Jewish Democrats; and (3) Jewish Democrats placed greater importance than Republicans on the 1/6 insurrection.  The American Jewish…
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AntisemitismStatements
October 21, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Sunrise Movement’s Rationalization of Antisemitism

The American Jewish Congress condemns today’s statement made by the national Sunrise Movement. While the statement acknowledges that antisemitism is discrimination, it does the bare minimum to distance itself from the antisemitic…
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AntisemitismStatements
October 20, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Sunrise Movement’s Antisemitic Call at Freedom to Vote Rally

The American Jewish Congress strongly condemns the decision of the Sunrise Movement’s DC Chapter to boycott an event supporting democracy in Washington, DC, dangerously arguing that three major American Jewish organizations should not participate because…
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AntisemitismStatements
October 19, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Welcomes Georgia’s Cobb County Antisemitism Resolution

The American Jewish Congress is encouraged by the decision of the Board of Education of Cobb County, Georgia to pass a resolution condemning antisemitism, following last month’s appearance of hate symbols…
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Statements
October 18, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Deeply Saddened by Secretary Colin Powell’s Passing

The American Jewish Congress is deeply saddened by the passing of Secretary Colin Powell. Throughout his life, he was a close ally of the Jewish community and a true friend…
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AntisemitismStatements
October 7, 2021

PRESS RELEASE: American Jewish Congress Condemns Rising Antisemitism in Germany

In response to the troubling news that the German-Jewish singer Gil Ofarim was discriminated at the Westin Hotel in Leipzig, Germany because he was prominently wearing a Star of David necklace, American Jewish Congress Executive…
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