American Jewish Committee

Editor's Notes: Only vocal moderate majority can carry Israel, Jews, Middle East forward - comment

From the Gulf to Capitol Hill to my own readers back home, I kept meeting the same person.

DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMEN Josh Gottheimer (left) and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler keep linking arms on Israel when it would be easier not to.
 A MEMORIAL service held on October 7 at the site of the Supernova festival in Re’im.

Jewish perspectives on God and parenting after October 7 trauma - opinion

A poster is hung in Tehran's Revolution Square featuring an image of the Statue of Liberty, and photographs of several heads of state to mark the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis in Tehran, Iran on November 5, 2025.

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

One demonstrator fixes another head scarf outside the pro-Palestine encampment on the Columbia University campus on April 29, 2024 in New York City.

Columbia’s Hillel director: What do we do about antisemitism on campus?


Conservative policy wonks break down Trump's Middle East policy for AJC event

Julie Fishman Rayman said from the AJC's perspective, which is always trying to get people to drive toward the middle and listen, there was a lot of constructive listening happening.

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump looks on during a walk-through with campaign staff ahead of Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 17, 2024.

'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities

"If the university cannot be a place of learning, then what is the point? Universities across America must take action, and we are not asking asking for radical change," AJC President Deutch said.

 Pro-Israel counter-protesters stand around a demonstration by Harvard Law students participating in the National Day of Action organized by Law Students for a Free Palestine, at Harvard University on November 16, 2023.

American Jewish Committee CEO reacts to new data revealing US Jews feel less safe

Another shocking data point for Deutch was the fact that nearly half of American Jews changed their behavior, either in person or online, for fear of being identified as Jewish and facing antisemitism

 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign, as they take part in a protest against US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Turkey, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Istanbul, November 4, 2023.

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

I am proud to march for Israel in Washington - opinion

In this dark hour, we must stand in solidarity with Israel – in our communities, through our government, and as a people. 

 The writer addresses the US House of Representatives Bipartisan Taskforce to Combat Antisemitism.

Jewish communities worldwide to rally in support of Israel amidst terror attacks

 A person holds a sign that reads "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem" at a Pro-Israel rally at Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 12, 2021

Combating antisemitism on college campuses like UPenn - opinion

Colleges and universities across the US have an opportunity and responsibility to take bold action and reassert strong commitments to safe communities for their Jewish students.

 Visitors seen standing next to a display of swastika banners at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on April 26, 2022, ahead of Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Ted Deutch left Congress to head a Jewish organization. Can he find the ‘nuance’ that he seeks?

Ted Deutch, marking one year as CEO of the American Jewish Committee, remains committed to what he calls “nuance” in fighting the community’s battles.

 TED DEUTCH during a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing in 2020. As the American Jewish Committee’s next CEO, he will be facing a new set of challenges.

Jewish orgs in the US express concerns over judicial reform

Many Jewish organizations in the Diaspora haven't reacted to the legislation process, though many of the have already responded negatively to these legislations.

 Anti-judicial overhaul demonstrators protest against the Israeli government's judicial overhaul, outside the U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 11, 2023.

Israeli anti-judicial reform activists rally against AJC head

The protesters, part of the anti-judicial reform movement UnXeptable, called on AJC CEO Ted Deutch to take a stand on Israeli judicial reform.

 Israelis are seen in Tel Aviv protesting against the government's proposed judicial reforms, on June 10, 2023.