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AJC currently offers programming for university administrators that includes advising sessions for university leaders, senior leadership briefings, antisemitism training for university staff, and a range of educational offerings on Jewish history, identity, and culture focused on meeting the needs of the higher educational community.

With the Islamic Republic of Iran on the brink of developing nuclear weapons and dragging the entire region toward a full-scale war, the US, Europe, and their allies need an urgent policy review to confront the regime’s clear and present danger to global security. It is time to move beyond diplomacy and defense, and take concrete actions to thwart Iranian aggression. The US must rally a global coalition to forcefully counter Iran’s conventional, terror, and nuclear threats.

The Center for Education Advocacy at American Jewish Committee (AJC) consists of a team of content experts and experienced educators who are eager to support you and your school with sound counsel, strategic guidance, and nuanced educational programs about the Jewish people and antisemitism. We offer a range of educational resources and workshops for administrators, faculty, students, and parents that we curate to meet your institution’s specific needs, culture, and academic goals.

As Iran and its proxies threaten an imminent attack against Israel, American Jewish Committee (AJC) this week urged the U.S. administration, America's G7 allies, and key strategic partners to take a firm and unified stance to counter the Islamic Republic of Iran’s conventional, terror, and nuclear threats. This ask follows escalating actions not only from Tehran but also the regime’s many proxies throughout the Middle East, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Shiite militias in Iraq and Syria.

John Shapiro was elected President of AJC during the organization’s Global Forum 2016 in Washington, D.C.