Indecision has consequences. Leaving vacant the key State Department position in the US effort to fight antisemitism globally has generated perceptions that inevitably question Washington’s commitment on this issue.
Religion is playing an increasingly pervasive role, threatening Indonesia’s national ideology, a tradition of pluralism, inclusiveness, moderation, and tolerance that is known as Pancasila. This trend is displayed most dramatically when terrorists strike at churches, but has been manifest in the political realm for some time, and very clearly in the important 2017 Jakarta local election.
Former AJC CEO David Harris’ "A Jewish Ode to the Czech Republic" recounts the rich history of the Czech Republic in celebration of its centennial anniversary and honors the important role the Czech Republic plays as a staunch ally to the State of Israel.
In a letter to the Vatican, AJC has expressed profound concerns regarding the Pope’s announcement recognizing Cardinal August Hlond, the Polish Primate during World War II, as having “heroic virtues” – a stage towards being made a saint.
AJC and diverse religious leaders from across America urge U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to immediately appoint a new State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism.