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For more than 100 years, AJC has sought to advance the peace and security of the Jewish people around the world. Learn how you can get involved at ajc.org.

AJC Westchester/Fairfield connects the local community with American Jewish Committee’s global advocacy work to advance AJC’s broader global priorities to combat antisemitism, promote Israel's place in the world and counter radicalism and extremism. Through high-level diplomacy, strong legislative advocacy, and effective interreligious and interethnic coalitions, AJC has made a significant impact

on issues critical to the Jewish people. With key relationships at the regional, national, and international levels—from diplomats, to global decision-makers and community leaders —AJC is the preeminent global Jewish advocate.

08/18/2026

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As antisemitism and polarization rise across schools and campuses, creating spaces where students can learn, engage, and disagree constructively has never been more important.

Join AJC’s Center for Education Advocacy to learn how we’re empowering Jewish students and families, advancing policies that promote inclusion and accountability, and working with K-12 schools, colleges and universities, policymakers, and community leaders to confront antisemitism.

08/17/2026

Apply now to join AJC Westchester/Fairfield’s premier Leaders For Tomorrow program!

We’re looking for the next generation of inspiring Jewish leaders in grades 10–12 from across Westchester and Fairfield County to join AJC’s Leaders for Tomorrow (LFT) 2026–27 cohort.

This competitive, year-long leadership program gives Jewish teens the skills, confidence, and network to stand up to antisemitism, advocate for Israel, and lead meaningful change in their schools and communities.

🗓️ Sessions are once a month on a Sunday
⏰ Applications due Friday, September 18
🎯 Space is limited—apply now before it’s too late!

Know an exceptional teen who should be part of this transformative program? Please share this application with your community and network!

Click the link to learn more & apply:
https://www.ajc.org/lft

08/03/2026

We joined AJC New York and AJC Westchester/Fairfield for a meeting with Nassau County Executive/Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman this morning. We had a productive conversation about issues impacting the Jewish community in New York State, including supporting the State of Israel and combating antisemitism.

07/30/2026

Thank you to Aron Tucker, AJC Westchester/Fairfield’s Goldman Fellow this summer. Your work and contributions were so important to us and we were thrilled to have you as part of our WestFair team!

07/28/2026

Thank you to Assemblyman Matt Slater for such a warm and productive meeting today. We appreciated the thoughtful conversation on issues impacting our community and look forward to continuing our partnership and dialogue.

07/16/2026

WATCH NOW
On July 10, 1941, hundreds of Jews were murdered in the town of Jedwabne, a massacre that remains one of the darkest chapters in the history of the Holocaust in Poland.

For the past two years, far-right activists sought to disrupt the annual commemoration by promoting a false version of history and spreading antisemitic tropes that dishonor the victims and undermine the truth.

Join Abraham Waserstein, grandson of Shmuel Waserstein, one of the few Jewish survivors of the Jedwabne pogrom, together with AJC Central Europe Director Agnieszka Markiewicz and Chief Rabbi of Poland Michael Schudrich, for a conversation about this year's commemoration, the legacy of Jedwabne, and the urgent need to confront Holocaust distortion and antisemitism.

07/02/2026

June in review: leadership, unity, and global engagement. We celebrated the conclusion of LEAD, joined community partners at the Stamford Unity Breakfast, welcomed AJC CEO Ted Deutch at our Annual Meeting and for an exclusive breakfast with our top supporters, met with diplomatic leaders from Peru, Ireland, and Lithuania, convened timely conversations on antisemitism, and our National Leadership Council donors explored current events with journalist Jacob Magid.

As we look ahead to July—and to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary—we are reminded of the enduring importance of civic engagement, democratic values, and building bridges across communities. Wishing everyone a meaningful and happy Independence Day!

06/26/2026

Thank you to County Legislator Anant Nambiar for a thoughtful and frank conversation yesterday. It was meaningful to hear his vision for the county while discussing the work and priorities of AJC. We look forward to strengthening our partnership and continuing to share ideas and opportunities.

06/24/2026

Meet Aron! Aron is our Goldman Fellow and we are so excited to have him join our team this summer.

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week for our Annual Meeting—Facing Today’s Challenges, Shaping Tomorrow’s Future—and special conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch

A special thank you to Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester for hosting us, and to Mayor Justin Brasch, Chair Vedat Gashi, and Rabbi Howard Goldsmith for their inspiring remarks. And mazal tov to our newly elected Executive Committee and Board members!

Together, we explored how to combat antisemitism, strengthen support for Israel, work across communities, and invest in the next generation of Jewish leaders. At a time of extraordinary challenges, our community continues to lead with resilience and action.

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Albany, NY
12201-12, 12214, 12220, 12222-32

Website

http://www.ajc.org/westfair

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