AJC Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey

10/09/2026

“Unspeakable war crimes committed by Russia.” — AJC Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer Jason Isaacson to AnewZ on the strike that killed 30+ on two buses in Kramatorsk.

We strongly condemn this attack and reaffirm our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Democratic nations have a responsibility to stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression.

10/08/2026

AJC Philadelphia/Southern NJ stands united with our partners at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Center to Combat Antisemitism and ADL Philadelphia in condemning this horrific incident and issuing the following statement:

https://jewishphilly.org/statement-on-haverford-college-arrest/

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia's Center to Combat Antisemitism, the Anti-Defamation League of Philadelphia, and the American Jewish Committee of Philadelphia/Southern NJ are deeply disturbed that Professor Guangtian Ha allegedly engaged in antisemitic harassment, intimidation and threatening communications directed at members of the Haverford College community.

A faculty member at an institution of higher education is entrusted with educating students and contributing to a safe and inclusive academic environment. We are grateful to law enforcement and college leadership for taking swift action to protect the community.

Read our full statement: https://hubs.ly/Q04zzJ030

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Three years ago, Hamas terrorists slaughtered more than 1,200 Israelis and citizens of 40+ other countries. They r***d, tortured, maimed, and kidnapped as many people as they could.

Babies, children, moms, dads, the elderly—no one was spared.

We remember the victims of this horrific massacre, the worst atrocity committed against the Jewish people since the Holocaust, and the 2,400+ killed over the last three years.

10/05/2026

As we approach the third anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks, AJC is offering guidance to K-12 schools, university administrators, and businesses to best support Jewish students, faculty, and employees.

These resources provide clear strategies to prepare staff and employers, avoid scheduling conflicts with community commemorations, and address online harassment and harmful rhetoric spilling into schools and workplaces.

American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, is offering guidance to K-12 School Administrators; University Administrators; and Business Employee Resource Groups and Companies on how to best prepare for and acknowledge the anniversary of the Hamas terror a...

10/05/2026

49 U.S. citizens were among the more than 1,200 people killed in the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led terror attack on Israel. Eight Americans were among the roughly 250 hostages taken to Gaza.

They were young people at the Nova Music Festival, families attacked in their homes, and soldiers defending their people.

May their memories be a blessing.
https://www.ajc.org/news/how-many-americans-have-been-killed-by-hamas-before-and-after-october-7

10/02/2026

“She was saying goodbye.”

“You just focus on survival every second.”

“She had crawled out from under her father’s body.”

These are the harrowing stories of people who experienced October 7 and its aftermath firsthand.

On AJC’s People of the Pod podcast, former hostages, Nova Music Festival survivors, and families of hostages share what they endured and what they continue to carry with them.

10/02/2026

Why is passing the Jewish American Security Act (JASA) so important?

Because the Nonprofit Security Grant Program alone is not enough to keep our communities and institutions safe. It has fulfilled less than 23% of applications in 2026.

Every community deserves to live, learn, and gather in safety and peace. The bipartisan JASA represents a historic step forward in building a secure, inclusive future for Jewish communities and all Americans.

Send a message to Congress to pass this bill immediately. Swipe to learn more.

AJC.org/JASA

10/01/2026

Sincere thanks to the Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties and many partner organizations for hosting AJC's Marcia Bronstein and Jessica Weisman for an in-depth briefing on AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2025 Report. We are grateful for the opportunity to share this critical information with Southern NJ community leaders.

09/30/2026

Reports of antisemitic and hateful vandalism in Bucks County are deeply disturbing and unacceptable. As the Jewish community prepares to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks, many Jews are already grappling with an increasingly hostile environment and are feeling especially vulnerable and concerned for their safety.

This is a moment for people of good conscience to stand together in rejecting hate in all its forms. We all have a responsibility to ensure that our communities remain safe, welcoming, and inclusive. AJC remains committed to working alongside community partners, elected officials, educators, and law enforcement to provide resources, strengthen understanding, and help safeguard all members of our community.

Police said the sw****kas were carved into the turf at the Yardley Country Club overnight Friday into Saturday last week.