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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding favorite in the biennial General Synod, the denomination’s national decision-making body, which has sought to end what it calls “Israel’s occupation of Palestine.” Last month the group did not disappoint its adherents or others who believe Israel is singularly responsible for the current situation. It generated yet another resolution condemning Israel in many ways while never asking the Palestinians to also take responsibility and do something to resolve the conflict, to advance peace.

Following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, we are joined by Afghanistan-born Jack Abraham, the president of Congregation Anshei Shalom, a synagogue for Afghan Jews located in Queens, New York, to discuss the Jewish history and future of his native country.

In this exclusive interview with La Voce Repubblicana (online daily newspaper in Italy), AJC CEO David Harris, who recently announced his imminent stepping down at the helm of AJC, shares his thoughts and reflections on a host of matters from fighting global antisemitism and the misconceptions that persist toward Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as well as the fundamental importance of transatlantic relations in addressing the foremost challenges facing the Middle East today. On a personal and candid note, he speaks of his special relationship with Italy and reveals his intricate understanding of the peninsula.

Through Disrupt Antisemitism, American Jewish Committee (AJC) is empowering young American Jews to develop bold ideas to take on antisemitism locally, nationally, or virtually.

“Once again, Haitians are in dire need of humanitarian assistance as another major disaster has hit their island nation,” said AJC CEO David Harris. "Our tradition commands us to respond generously and compassionately to those who suffer a natural disaster, and Haiti again beckons us.”