November 30, 2011 – New York – AJC regrets Iceland’s recognition of a Palestinian state that does not yet exist. “The Icelandic Parliament’s resolution was symbolically adopted on an anniversary day the Palestinians call the “catastrophe,” because the UN …
November 29, 2011 – New York – AJC urges European countries to unite in adopting tighter economic and diplomatic sanctions against Iran after today’s mob assault on the British Embassy in Tehran. “As friends of Europe, we believe that EU members …
November 29, 2011 – New York – AJC urged the UN Security Council to convene soonest to adopt the strongest possible measures against Syria, following a damning report on Syria’s egregious human right abuses. The report was released by a special Commission …
November 22, 2011 -- New York -- AJC called a UN General Assembly resolution on Syria a groundbreaking condemnation of the Bashar al-Assad regime’s widespread human rights abuses. The measure adopted today is the first-ever General Assembly resolution on …
November 22, 2011 – Miami – AJC has received a major legacy gift from Richard Shusterman, a local philanthropist and businessman. The $1 million gift will boost the global advocacy organization’s efforts to deepen understanding of and support for Israel . …
November 22, 2011 – New York – AJC applauded the United States and Canada for their efforts to expand and toughen existing sanctions against Iran . Coordinated measures announced yesterday came in the wake of Britain ’s blanket ban on dealings with Iran ’s …
November 21, 2011 – New York – AJC applauded the New York City Police Department for thwarting a plot to blow up police stations, post offices and U.S. soldiers in the city. “We are profoundly grateful for the New York City police department’s …
November 21, 2011 – New York – AJC praised the British government for its decision today to terminate all dealings with the Central Bank of Iran . The ban covers all Iranian banks, branches and subsidiaries, and is part of the latest round of global …
November 18, 2011 – New York – AJC welcomed today’s International Atomic Energy Agency resolution on Iran’s nuclear program, but also expressed disappointment that the UN watchdog agency’s board did not agree on any punitive measures. The IAEA board …
November 15, 2011 – New York – AJC’s Latino and Latin American Institute will present its 2011 Gesher Award to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman for his commitment to strengthening the friendship between the Latino and Jewish communities. …
Two Israeli "Own Goals" Ed Rettig, Director, AJC Jerusalem November 14, 2011 Soccer players live in dread of the "own goal," where a player inadvertently kicks the ball into his own team’s goal, giving the other side the …
November 14, 2011 – New York – AJC has condemned the violent anti-Semitic attacks that struck a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn on Friday. “Fortunately no one was injured, but the depth of hatred demonstrated by these arson attacks is …
November 11, 2011 – New York – AJC calls on the Knesset to reject two bills that could sharply curb foreign donations to Israeli non-governmental groups, and urges seeking other means to address what is perceived as malign foreign influence. " …
November 11, 2011 – New York -- As the new Greek unity government was named, AJC expressed the hope that the leaders would successfully confront the major economic challenges facing the country. AJC Executive Director David Harris: “We are long- …
November 11, 2011 – New York -- AJC is disappointed by the Obama administration’s imposition of a lengthy delay in deciding whether to permit the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. “We certainly understand the need to assure …
November 10, 2011 – New York – At a New York City hotel 105 years ago, a group of concerned American Jews launched the American Jewish Committee (AJC). After several preparatory meetings in 1906, they decided to create AJC as a response to the pogroms …
November 8, 2011 – New York – AJC welcomes today’s IAEA report confirming the grievous threat the Iranian nuclear program poses to global security. The international nuclear watchdog agency says it has “serious concerns regarding possible military …
November 5, 2011 -- Nicosia -- An AJC delegation expressed support for accelerated efforts to resolve the 37-year-old Cyprus conflict and for enhanced Cypriot-Israeli economic, political and strategic cooperation. The AJC visit to the island nation …
October 31, 2011 – New York – AJC mourns the passing of Jordan Baruch, longtime member of AJC’s Board of Governors, and founder of AJC’s Transatlantic Institute in Brussels . The following obituary appeared in The Boston Globe , The New York Times and The …
November 4, 2011 – New York -- Twenty-five young Jewish professionals from the United States will travel on a program subsidized by Germany Close Up, and co-sponsored by ACCESS: AJC’s new generation program, to engage in interreligious dialogue with …
