American Jewish Committee

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.
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?

Panelists speak onstage during the 25th Atlanta Jewish Film Festival’s ‘Bad Shabbos’ opening night premiere at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, last week.

Jewish Atlanta showed how communities confront institutional failure on Israel - opinion

Demonstrators hold US and Israeli flags during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken in attack on Israel on March 10, 2024 in New York City.

Over half of American Jews altered behavior due to antisemitism in 2025 - poll


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.

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

Israel's judicial reform must 'maintain checks and balances' - AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO Ted Deutch echoed President Isaac Herzog's calls for dialog on the controversial judicial reform.

Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., votes to approve the second article of impeachment against President Donald Trump during a House Judiciary Committee meeting on Capitol Hill, in Washington.