ACCESS AJC

Created by AJC, ACCESS taps emerging Jewish leaders & engages & empowers them to be advocates in their local communities to create global change.

https://twitter.com/ajcaccess ACCESS, AJC's young professional division, empowers Jewish leaders to advocate on behalf of critical domestic and global issues facing the Jewish community:

Combating antisemitism at home and abroad
Advocating for Israel’s legitimate place in the world
Promoting pluralism and democratic values

01/30/2026

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Cities across Iran have erupted in widespread protests, met with harsh government repression amid economic hardship, water shortages, and anger over the regime’s denial of basic rights. These events come at a pivotal moment, as regional and global powers reassess their engagement with Tehran.
Join Jason Isaacson, AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, and Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, for a timely briefing on the unrest in Iran, the regime’s future, and the implications for U.S. policy, Israel, and regional security.

03/03/2022

We were so grateful to learn with and from our friends at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, 外務省 and JICE's International Exchange Programs! Our ACCESS AJC leaders can't wait to return to Japan for the annual project! 🇯🇵

08/20/2021

Yesterday, AJC - American Jewish Committee ACCESS leaders were privileged to hear the personal story of an atomic bomb survivor and a Zen Buddhist priest during our first ever 'virtual mission' to Japan.

We are grateful for our continued partnership with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and JICE in deepening 🇺🇸-🇯🇵 and✡️-🇯🇵 ties.

08/10/2021

ALEF is AJC's advocacy crash course for Jewish leaders in their 20s and 30s. Join one of our cohorts in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York or Washington, D.C.

Featuring:
*How to be a part of AJC's unique global Jewish advocacy work.
*Receive diplomatic and legislative advocacy training.
*Take part in AJC's intergroup and interfaith bridge building.
*Help fight antisemitism at home and abroad.
*Take the next step in advocating for Israel.

APPLY TODAY!! www.ajc.org/ALEF

07/12/2021

Join us for a one-day virtual “mission” to Japan on August 19, 2021, at 8 pm ET. This exclusive opportunity will offer a taste of Japanese diplomacy, history, and culture through a two-hour virtual experience. Virtual mission participants will be eligible for the 2022 in-person mission to Japan.

Apply by July 26th: shorturl.at/gzQW7

07/01/2021

Join ACCESS and the Asia Pacific Institute, in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, for a one-day virtual “mission” to Japan on August 19, 2021, at 8 pm ET. This exclusive opportunity will offer a taste of Japanese diplomacy, history, and culture through a two-hour virtual experience.

Apply by July 26th: shorturl.at/gzQW7

06/28/2021

As antisemitism rises in the United States and around the world, it’s as important as ever that we serve as proud American Jews.

Join us this Wednesday, June 30th, at 7:00 p.m. for a conversation with author Ben Freeman in Jewish Pride: Standing Proud Against Antisemitism. ACCESS leaders will have the opportunity to engage in conversation about his bestseller book, Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People, and the importance of a strong and proud Jewish identity during today’s trying times. This Remote ACCESS event is powered by ACCESS New York and is exclusively for ACCESS Marshall Society leaders.

If you are interested in learning more, please be in contact with Chanel Shirazi, AJC NY Alexander Associate, at [email protected]. AJC New York

04/09/2021

April 12: Remote ACCESS: Israeli Society and the Collective Memory: A Yom Hazikaron Dialogue

Israel’s Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) celebrations begin at the closing of Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers. This signifies the public’s understanding that without the sacrifice of these lives, Israel would never exist.

Join us for a discussion about the effects of this memory on Israeli society and decision-makers, featuring Col. (res.) Yair Ben-Shalom, Director of Israel’s National Memorial Hall, and former Head of the IDF Casualties Department.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tl45m0tCSoOEWi3krmR5tQ

04/06/2021

TODAY at 6pm ET: Join AJC ACCESS for an exclusive conversation with immigration activists to discuss the current policy priorities for the undocumented community. This dialogue will feature Elias Rosenfeld, a Jewish student at Brandeis University and a DACA recipient, and Hareth Andrade, a longtime DREAM activist. They will share their personal stories and opportunities for advocacy in immigration reform with ACCESS leaders.

Remote ACCESS: Young, Undocumented, and Changing the World: A Discussion on Immigration Policy with Young Advocates
Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5016172234480/WN_UGm5UsEOTIa002uHByNzpw

04/05/2021

Please join us TODAY in commemorating Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day with an intimate conversation with Ms. Shoshana Lehrer, a Holocaust survivor from Indonesia. In this moving ACCESS DC and ACCESS Israel sponsored program, ACCESS leaders will bear witness to a survivor’s testimony and recommit to the promise of “Never Again”, and hear about a lesser known part of the Holocaust, in southeast Asia.

Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7116172235857/WN_eObZKZ__Ry-fto4zc6KlwA

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