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Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks
Along with the AJC, the call came from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, and United Against Nuclear Iran.
Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards
New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue
Reform rabbi to be knighted by Pope Francis for his work on Jewish-Catholic relations
A. James Rudin will become the ninth Jewish person to receive the honor in the Order’s nearly 200-year history.
AJC, ADL decry Donald Trump’s attack on US Jews
“Support for the Jewish state never gives one license to lecture American Jews," The American Jewish Committee tweeted.
Rep. Ted Deutch retires from Congress; to serve as CEO of AJC
In a farewell letter to constituents, he wrote: “Your support allowed me to be a loud, proud, and consistent advocate for a strong US-Israel strategic partnership."
What do Jewish organizations think about the Iran deal revival?
As Iran and the superpowers are on the verge of reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, several Jewish organizations are expressing concern.
Amnesty, BDS France to share stage at 'how to end the Israeli apartheid' event
AJC Europe blasted Amnesty International and Fête de l'Humanité for partnering with BDS in an event on "Israeli apartheid."
Senate Republicans: 'agreement with no bipartisan support won't survive'
“We strongly urge the administration, our Democrat colleagues, and the international community to learn the lessons of the very recent past,” they wrote.
AJC to Blinken: concerned about the prospect of restored Iran deal
Following the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018, Iran “has leaped ahead in the deployment of sophisticated centrifuges and the stockpiling of near-weapons-grade fissile material.”
Rep. Ted Deutch will become AJC CEO, will not re-run for congress
"I will be forever grateful for the opportunity you have given me to serve our community and to serve our country,” he said in a statement, Ted Deutch will not seek re-election in midterms
Majority of French Jews have been the victims of antisemitic acts - survey
Jews in France take to being less visibly Jewish to avoid antisemitism. *Jews and the general public closely agree on primary sources of antisemitism.
French Ambassador Eric Danon, AJC host Zikaron Basalon Holocaust event
Eric Danon, France's Ambassador to Israel, held a Zikaron Basalon Holocaust survivor event with the American Jewish Committee on Monday.
