AJC today responded to a statement yesterday by California Governor Gavin Newsom on new efforts to fight hate and discrimination and a letter from the governor to school districts regarding a curriculum for ethnic studies.
AJC New York Empowered Parents is a brand-new initiative inspired by New York parents and caregivers concerned about a troubling lack of understanding of Jewish identity, instances of antisemitism, and unbalanced conversation about Israel emerging in their children's schools.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Touro University’s Lander College for Women (LCW) today wrapped their second annual collaboration on a unique program that equips female Jewish Orthodox college and high school students with advocacy skills to stand up for Israel and the Jewish community at a time when anti-Zionist and antisemitic activity has surged at many schools and campuses.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have introduced the Countering Antisemitism Act, a bipartisan, bicameral effort to curb the rise of Jew hatred on American soil.
AJC CEO Ted Deutch recently joined MSNBC to emphasize the importance of the bipartisan, bicameral Countering Antisemitism Act – the most comprehensive bill to address antisemitism in U.S. history.