AJC

American Jewish Committee

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue

More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.
 Columbia's gates were closed to ID holders the week of University President Minouche Shafik's testimony in Congress.

AJC says it’s ‘appalled’ by Mahmoud Khalil’s views but does not praise his arrest

 The UK-based Jewish Chronicle is the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.

Worlds oldest Jewish newspaper appoints new editor

 WJC President Ronald S. Lauder

Jewish groups around the world are bittersweet on a hostage deal


Jewish groups engage new Congress on Israel, antisemitism, and security

Jewish advocates met with new and returning members of Congress, emphasizing priorities on Israel, combating antisemitism, and security policies as the new session kicked off on Capitol Hill.

AMERICAN AND ISRAELI flags fly during a demonstration in support of Israel at the US Capitol in 2002.

'The more we can build Jewish identity, the stronger we’ll be to fight antisemitism'

KKL-JNF Education Head at JPost Miami Summit spoke at a panel on antisemitism at the Jpost Miami Summit.

left to right: Brian Siegal, AJC Miami and Broward Regional Director,Brooke Goldstein, human rights attorney, Michal Gerstler, Head of Communications and Government Relations for El Al Israel Airlines, Ilan Frydman from KKL-JNF’s Education and Community Division, Ayelet Gonen Brosh of the Brosh Real

Sukkot reflections: A photographer’s journey from home to war and back – opinion

What visiting a war zone taught me about America’s battles.

 The writer looks out the window on an El Al flight, en route to Israel to document the truth and understand the battles back home.

Jewish Democratic group endorses Kamala Harris, commends Biden for ‘passing the torch’

The group said it’s proud if endorse Harris’s “historic candidacy for president” and remains deeply committed to ensuring Democrats hold the White House.

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event to mark the 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary, in Selma, Alabama, U.S., March 3, 2024.

AJC brings social influencer Melinda Strauss to Israel

One of the social media influencers invited on the short but intensive mission was Melinda Strauss, a Jewish content creator with over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.

 Melinda Strauss holding a shirt with bullet holes.

Older American Jews feel less safe post-Hamas attack compared to younger counterparts - survey

The survey also revealed behavioral changes linked to these feelings of insecurity.

 American Jewish Committee (AJC) honoring international antisemitism envoys

Jewish orgs express concern over passage of the Reasonableness Standard

These statements from various Jewish organizations reflect a global concern within the Jewish community.

 ANTI-DEFAMATION League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during an ADL summit in New York City in November. He has criticized The New York Times for its depiction of the ultra-Orthodox.

US college presidents arrive in Israel on AJC-led trip

Tour participants are expected to meet with their counterparts from Israeli universities, learn about programs aimed at fostering student innovation and entrepreneurship and more.

 Campus life

AJC Arabic video explains what connects Jews to Israel

A new video on the American Jewish Committee's Arabic channel on YouTube explains the Jewish people's connection to Israel.

 The temple mount in Jerusalem

Intl. antisemitism envoys honored in Israel for defending Jews worldwide

AJC said the envoys have shown exemplary leadership, moral courage and outstanding contribution to the global fight against antisemitism.

 American Jewish Committee (AJC) honoring international antisemitism envoys

US to rejoin UNESCO five years after quitting over Palestinian statehood

The move had largely been anticipated since the US Congressional Omnibus bill approved in December 2022 included funding for UNESCO.

 A UNESCO sign is seen at the UNESCO headquarters, on the day of the opening of the second session of negotiations around a future treaty on tackling plastic pollution, in Paris, France, May 29, 2023.