AJC CEO David Harris, whose quiet diplomacy and vision for what the future can hold for the Jewish people, will be honored October 7 for his 30-year tenure at the helm of the premier global Jewish advocacy organization.
AJC Louisville connects our community with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. Through high-level access to diplomats, elected officials, and interfaith leaders, our action at the local level advances AJC’s broader priorities: combating antisemitism and hate, promoting Israel’s place in the world, and championing the values of democracy and pluralism.
My organization, the American Jewish Committee, has launched a campaign to bar Iran from participating in the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, set to take place next year in Tokyo. Thousands of people from 39 countries — including Iran — have already lent their voices to this effort.