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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.

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.
Demonstrators carry signs condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) near the site where a man identified as Alex Pretti was fatally shot by federal agents trying to detain him, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 24, 2026.

Jewish voices rise up with concern following ICE killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

A billboard in Times Square calls for the release of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza. (Screenshot)

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards

 Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with representatives of the media in Paul VI hall at the Vatican, May 12, 2025.

New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue


AJC presents recommendations to task force on fighting antisemitism online

Chief among these recommendations was to deal with the social media companies, as they have become “breeding grounds for violence and extremism.”

THE TECH giants are banning examples of antisemitism one by one, completely missing the point of the IHRA definition.

What I learned speaking to Nick Cannon about antisemitism – opinion

Atonement is a process, and we believe that he has demonstrated enough credibility to allow the process to unfold.

Nick Cannon

AJC encourages acts of kindness during coronavirus outbreak

People and organizations are encouraged to participate in the #BeAMensch initiative by sharing their inspiring stories of kindness and good deeds on social media.

AJC executive director David Harris 370

Lasting impact of Muslim-Jewish visit to Auschwitz

The festive evening capped a groundbreaking interfaith mission to Poland that began the day before with a visit to Auschwitz to deepen understanding of the Holocaust.

VISITORS WALK along the railway track at the main gate of the Auschwitz Birkenau concentration camp.

Jewish lawmakers and groups laud John Lewis' legacy after cancer diagnosis

“This is not an exaggeration: Mr. Lewis has transformed our country through his struggle and leadership,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, the Anti-Defamation League’s CEO.

  Representative John Lewis stands 370

Lone soldiers celebrate Thanksgiving with AJC Jerusalem

"This dinner is an opportunity for us to say thank you to those soldiers who made a huge sacrifice for the country, and make them feel at home, as much as we can."

AJC 17th annual Thanksgiving dinner

AJC marks one year since Pittsburgh shooting with #ShowUpForShabbat

The initiative was started as a response to the tragic massacre in Pittsburgh on October 27, 2018, as well as the shooting at the Chabad of Poway six months later.

Mourners attend a memorial service at the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall of the University of Pittsburgh on October 28, 2018, a day after 11 worshipers were shot dead at the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh

Sitting in the ‘driver’s seat of Jewish destiny’

Newly appointed AJC President Harriet Schleifer discusses mounting global antisemitism and fighting for Israel in the corridors of power.

Harriet Schleifer at the AJC Global Forum in 2019

Dems videos to AJC show divided interpretations of the US-Israel alliance

Look at what the candidates shared and how they differed.

DEMOCRATS ARE taking control the US House of Representatives

Imam tied to Holy Land case to be at American Jewish Committee forum

Mohamed Magid is scheduled to be part of the “Rabbis Roundtable Breakfast” in a discussion titled “Building a Golden Age of Muslim-Jewish Relations: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities.”

Mohamed Magid, iman of All Dulles Area Muslim Society Center in Sterling, Va., spoke at an evening vigil on Oct. 29, 2018 at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C., in the wake of the Oct. 27 shooting at the Tree of Life*Or L'Simcha Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.