AJC - American Jewish Committee

10/25/2026

In a historic meeting at the Vatican, AJC CEO Ted Deutch and AJC leaders met with Pope Leo XIV, who reaffirmed his commitment to combating antisemitism and strengthening Jewish-Catholic relations.

As antisemitism and anti-Israel hatred rise around the world, AJC will continue working with Catholic leaders to turn this shared commitment into meaningful action and strengthen the bonds between our communities.

In the first meeting between the pontiff and a major AJC delegation since his election, Leo reaffirmed Nostra Aetate and, in a shift from Francis, steered clear of the Gaza war

10/23/2026

AJC leveraged its deep community relationships across sectors to mobilize 15 cohorts through its regional and national offices to participate in Together at the Crossroads: A Congress for Allyship & Unity, convened by the David Merage Foundation for Confronting Antisemitism.

AJC is dedicated to bringing leaders together from across diverse civic, faith, business, and educational communities to drive meaningful action against antisemitism.

10/23/2026

“Jewish people must be able to live, worship and educate their children without fear.”

During a meeting at the Vatican with AJC leaders, Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin reaffirmed the Holy See's firm rejection of antisemitism in every form, emphasizing the shared responsibility to confront prejudice and protect Jewish communities.

With a relationship spanning more than a century, AJC and the Catholic Church continue to build on a longstanding commitment to dialogue, mutual understanding, and stronger Jewish-Catholic relations.
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10/22/2026

Since its founding, Hezbollah has enjoyed the support of large parts of Lebanon's Shia Muslim community, roughly a third of the country's population.

Now, according to a recent survey from Statistics Lebanon Ltd., that support is reportedly beginning to wane.

According to the survey, more Lebanese Shia than ever want Hezbollah disarmed, favor some form of agreement with Israel, and, critically, identify more strongly as Lebanese than along sectarian or party lines.

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10/22/2026

We are grateful to Pope Leo XIV for welcoming AJC CEO Ted Deutch, President Bobby Lapin, and Director of Interreligious Affairs Rabbi Noam Marans, alongside dozens of AJC leaders, to the Vatican.

During the papal audience, the delegation presented the Pope with artwork celebrating the historic bond between the Jewish people and the Catholic Church, including the landmark 1965 Nostra Aetate declaration, which transformed Catholic-Jewish relations.

As a longtime leader in Catholic-Jewish relations, AJC is proud to continue building understanding and strengthening ties between our communities. We thank Pope Leo for his friendship and support for Jewish communities around the world, and wish him a speedy recovery and good health.

10/19/2026

AJC strongly condemns the reported attack by Israeli extremists on a diplomatic convoy near Taybeh in the West Bank.

Violence against diplomats is not acceptable, as is the broader pattern of extremist attacks against Palestinians, IDF soldiers, security personnel, and journalists in the West Bank.

We welcome the arrests made by Israeli authorities, and continue to call for full accountability for those who commit violence.

As we have repeatedly said, concrete steps must be taken to prevent further violence.

10/19/2026

We have watched with horror as violent riots have engulfed Paris and spread across France.

What we are witnessing should serve as a cautionary tale for leaders everywhere. Failing to confront extremism and allowing extremist rhetoric and behavior to become normalized erode democratic values, deepen societal divisions, and create the conditions for political violence to take hold.

For more than 20 years, AJC Paris has warned that rising antisemitism and extremism are not only threats to the Jewish community, but also warning signs of a deeper crisis facing French democracy and society.

We stand with the peaceful, law-abiding people of France whose lives, livelihoods, and communities have been affected by the violence, and hope for a swift restoration of peace and stability.

French Jews face a profound sense of abandonment and rising security threats as violent nationwide riots amplify fears ahead of the presidential election.

10/16/2026

When Jewish communities are under threat, democracy is under threat, too.

Across Europe, antisemitism, political extremism, and Iran’s proxy networks are converging.

Anne-Sophie Sebban, AJC’s Vice President of Europe, explains what’s happening and how AJC is responding: pushing for the EU to list Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist organization, tackling antisemitism in France, protecting historical truth in Poland, and warning about the dangers posed by Germany’s far-right AfD.

10/15/2026

Speaking at the October 7 commemoration in Dublin, Ireland, AJC’s Dr. Alexandra Herzog reflected on her family’s deep Irish roots and warned that antisemitism is not only a danger to Jews, but a warning sign for democracy itself.

Political disagreement must never become permission to demonize a people. We must confront hatred and live openly and proudly as Jews.

We will remember. We will live. We will celebrate. We will continue to choose life.

10/14/2026

AJC's Center for Education Advocacy, with the support of the The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, brought together more than 50 independent school leaders and educators from across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia for its first Independent School Summit on Confronting Antisemitism at George Washington University.

Participants explored practical ways to address antisemitism, support Jewish students, and strengthen classroom practices and school policies.
We were honored to welcome Dr. Desmond K. Blackburn, President and CEO of Facing History & Ourselves, alongside educators, school leaders, and student voices.

Thank you to The George Washington University, The Collaboratory, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and all who participated.

AJC remains committed to working with schools across the region to confront antisemitism and ensure Jewish students feel included, understood, and supported.