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We denounce the violent riots that took place on Capitol Hill and condemn the display of religious symbols used to disturb the democratic process. Faith rejects violence. We call upon elected officials, the government, and all Americans to end insurrection and promote a peaceful transition of power. 

“Antisemitism fundamentally is not only a Jewish problem; it is a societal one. It is a reflection on the declining health of our society,” Holly Huffnagle, AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism, told the FBI officials on a video conference briefing. “Education is essential, to clarify what constitutes antisemitism, the various sources of this hatred, and what effective tools are available for law enforcement to fight antisemitism.”

Senior American Jewish Committee (AJC) experts on antisemitism briefed FBI executives on the continuing threats antisemitism poses to Jews and American society.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is fortunate to have crossed paths with many of the incoming Biden administration officials, and looks forward to future engagement with them. AJC, a 501(c)3 nonpartisan organization, looks forward to working with the new administration and both parties in Congress to combat antisemitism, help ensure Israel’s security, and protect democratic values around the world.