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Most American Jewish millennials (ages 25 to 40) express support for Israel, consider it an important part of their Jewish identities and remain emotionally attached to the Jewish state, according to a recent American Jewish Committee survey. But this support is costing them socially and professionally. Young Jews are feeling isolated, erased and “othered” by their peers, employers and some parts of the public.

AJC’s U.S. Director for Combating Antisemitism and guest host Holly Huffnagle sits down with Dr. Saba Soomekh, Associate Director of AJC Los Angeles, to break down the issues surrounding DEI, and what needs to change to properly address prejudice against Jews.

Any serious conversation about deescalating the current crisis, as well as longer term efforts toward Israeli-Palestinian peace, must address incitement within Palestinian society. Here are seven ways that Palestinian leadership encourages terrorism against Israeli civilians.

David Harris, CEO of American Jewish Committee, the leading global Jewish advocacy organization, received yesterday a Brandeis University Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
“David Harris has lived an exemplary life of achievement and service to humankind. He embodies Brandeis’ core value of using one’s talents to improve the world,” said Brandeis University President Ron Liebowitz, who presented the honorary degree during Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2022, attended by thousands of graduates, faculty, trustees, administrators, and families and friends of the students.