Global Forum 2018

Remembering Heroic Friends of Israel: President Harry S. Truman
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem, the Director of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum helped AJC memorialize President Harry S. Truman, a heroic friend of Israel.
A Conversation with the Minister of Diaspora Affairs of Israel Naftali Bennett
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem, the Chair of the AJC International Relations Commission, Kim Pimley, discussed the state of Israel-Diaspora ties with the Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Minister of Education of Israel Naftali Bennett.
AJC Moral Courage Award: Sandra Samuel
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, Indian Christian Sandra Samuel received the AJC Moral Courage Award for her heroism during and after the terror attacks in Mumbai in 2008.
Address from the Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov gave a special address to the attendees at AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel.
A Conversation with the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia Tamar Chugoshvili
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, the First Vice-Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Tamar Chugoshvili, sat down for a conversation with AJC CEO David Harris.
Faces of Israel: Ahmed Zoabi
At AJC Global Forum 2018, Ahmed Zoabi, the director of Youth Department at the Bustan Almarg Regional Council, shared his unique Israel story.
Faces of Israel: Ahlam Alsana
At AJC Global Forum 2018, Ahlam Alsana the principal at Desert Stars School Branco Weiss shared her unique Israel story.
The Great Debate - One State or Two: Is There A Solution?
Arguing for a one-state solution was Oded Revivi, the Mayor of Efrat and Chief Foreign Envoy of the Council of Jewish Settlements in Judea and Samaria. Arguing for a two-state solution was Stav Shaffir, a member of Knesset.
Twenty-Five Years Since Oslo: What’s Next for the Peace Process?
At AJC Global Forum 2018, three leading officials from the EU, UN, and Israel gave their insights on the future of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Siblings or Strangers? Israeli Perspectives on the U.S.-Israel Relationship
At AJC Global Forum 2018, high-ranking officials from Israel gave their insights on the vital U.S.-Israel relationship.
Is Anti-Zionism the New Antisemitism?
This AJC Global Forum 2018 session explored the rise of a new strain of antisemitism masked as anti-Zionism.
Fair or Unfair? The Global Media's Coverage of Israel
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel four leading journalists from around the world explored the global media’s coverage of Israel.
Through Israel’s Eyes: Perceptions of the Diaspora
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, three Israeli thought leaders shared their perspectives of the Diaspora and discussed ways to bridge the widening gap between Jews in Israel and Jews outside of the Jewish state.
Labor Party Chairman Avi Gabbay Addresses AJC Global Forum
MK Avi Gabbay, chairman of Israel’s Labor Party, addressed the AJC Global Forum last night.
Three Years After the JCPOA: Examining the Iran Threat
At AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, four foreign policy experts examined the current state of the Iran threat in a conversation moderated by Yoav Limor, Senior Defense Correspondent for Israel Hayom.
Faces of Israel: The Goldin Family
Leah Goldin, appearing with her husband Simcha and son Tzur, spoke at AJC Global Forum 2018 in Jerusalem about her son Hadar Goldin, who was killed by Hamas terrorists in 2014.
Austrian Chancellor Kurz Delivers Powerful Message of Responsibility at AJC Global Forum
Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz declared at the 2018 AJC Global Forum that the Austrian government viewed both the fight against antisemitism and the security of the state of Israel as part of the country’s Staatsräson, or national interest.
AJC J-REC, Knesset Members Discuss Religious Pluralism
At a meeting between the American Jewish Committee's Jewish Religious Equality Coalition (J-REC) and members of Israel’s Knesset, J-REC representatives expressed concern over the growing rift between Diaspora Jews and Israel, especially about younger Jews distancing from Israel.
AJC CEO David Harris on Austrian Chancellor's Speech: History Has Been Made at AJC Global Forum 2018
In an unscripted moment at AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, AJC CEO David Harris took to the podium immediately after an unprecedented speech by Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, who acknowledged Austria’s responsibility to both the Jewish people and, for the first time, the State of Israel.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Addresses AJC Global Forum
In a history-making address to AJC Global Forum 2018 in Israel, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz acknowledged Austria’s responsibility to both the Jewish people and, for the first time, the State of Israel.