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AJC San Diego connects our community with American Jewish Committee’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. By working with elected officials, universities, school administrators, media, and intergroup and interfaith partners, our action at the local level advances AJC’s broader priorities: combating the growing threat of antisemitism, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and championing the values of democracy and pluralism.

Read about ten ways AJC pushed back against antisemitism, promoted Israel’s place in the world, and advanced democratic values in 2022.

American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes Lithuania Parliament (Seimas) adoption of the Good Will Compensation Law, addressing unresolved property restitution claims of Holocaust victims. The legislation was introduced by Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė. "The Good Will Compensation Law provides an important measure of justice to Lithuanian Holocaust survivors and their families for the horrors they suffered during World War II and its aftermath. It continues the process of property restitution and supports present day Jewish life in Lithuania,” said Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC Director of International Jewish Affairs, who has been directly involved for decades in restitution negotiations with Lithuania and other Central Europe countries.

Watch this video, which showcases ten ways AJC was able to make important progress in 2022 thanks to the support of our partners, friends, and allies.

The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism is a crucial first step in addressing the horrific rise in antisemitism, especially in Europe and the United States. The Working Definition is a clear and compact description of antisemitism in its various forms, including Holocaust denial, prejudices against Jews, and the denial of Israel’s right to exist. The Definition sends a message that governments understand the threat, which is the obvious first step in addressing it.