Posts Tagged: American Jewish Committee
Ukraine’s Jews Caught in the Middle of Escalating Conflict
JNS.org - Josef Zisels, the head of the Association of Jewish Organizations and Communities of Ukraine (VAAD Ukraine), said in a speech Sunday at...
The Economist Distorts Views of American Jews on Israel and Iran
The narrative advanced by The Economist in a November 25 story about the American political repercussions of the recent deal in Geneva between Iran and the...
Pope Francis Reaffirms Commitment to Jewish-Christian Relations, Regret for Anti-Semitism
JNS.org - Pope Francis on Tuesday released his widely anticipated first Apostolic Exhortation, which included a strong reaffirmation of dialogue with the Jewish people and...
Survey of American Jews Shows Pessimism Over Arab Spring, Iran’s Nuclear Program
American Jews are generally pessimistic about current political developments across the Middle East, notably the "Arab Spring," Iran's nuclear program and Arab ...
Hebron, Always and for Eternity
Forty years ago I was invited to participate in a journey to Israel that transformed my life. Ironically, it was sponsored by the American Jewish...
Jewish Groups Express Outrage at Iran’s Appointment to Head Key UN Committee
Iran was elected Tuesday by United Nations member states to serve as the rapporteur of the UN First Committee on Disarmament and International...
Kerry and his Court Jews
In an effort to secure support for his newly launched "peace process," Secretary of State John Kerry met last Thursday evening with a selected group...
The American Jewish Establishment Must Embrace Social Media
One of the biggest challenges facing American Jewry is assimilation, which is happening at an alarming rate. Looking at the situation, it is clear that the...
AJC Program Teaching Christian Leaders About Judaism Comes to a Close
JNS.org - The American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Shalom Hartman Institute have partnered together on a soon-to-be-completed educational...
ZOA Concerned by Jewish Groups’ Criticism of Opposition to Two-State Solution
JNS.org - The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) is expressing concern about the criticism leveled by two Jewish groups at opponents of a two-state...
Jewish Groups Welcome U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Gay Marriage
JNS.org - Prominent Jewish groups welcomed the United States Supreme Court's decision striking down the 1996 Defense Against Marriage Act and California's ban on...
An Honest Answer to John Kerry’s Question to American Jewry
And now, let us honestly answer U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's question to American Jews this week. "Ma nishtana (what is different) this time?" asked...
Susan Rice Appointment as National Security Advisor Praised by Jewish Groups
JNS.org - Jewish groups on Wednesday praised the appointment of outgoing U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice as National Security Advisor. Rice will replace...
While Kerry Says Time is Running Out on Peace Process, Report Says U.S. May Disengage
JNS.org - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned that time is running out on the peace process during a speech at the American...
