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American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today welcomed the U.S. Government’s announcement that Israel has been admitted to the United States Visa Waiver Program. Israel joins more than 40 other countries in this program that allows for simplified, automated approval for 90-day tourist and business travel to the US.

AJC mourns the passing of Cardinal William Keeler, 14th Archbishop of Baltimore, long-time Moderator of Catholic-Jewish Relations for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and one of the most important U.S. Catholic voices in the promotion of Christian-Jewish reconciliation.

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American Jewish Committee (AJC) is deeply concerned about the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. Several hundred are reported dead or missing and tens of thousands of people have now fled. We urge an end to violence, continued negotiation on reintegration, and protection of the security and rights of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The Palestine Writes event at University of Pennsylvania made headlines for hosting antisemitic speakers. The Jewish community on campus responded by convening a 500-student strong Unity Shabbat hosted by Penn Hillel. Watch this video and hear from Penn students who were there to witness this powerful gathering firsthand.