The American Jewish Committee works to strengthen intergroup relations at home and abroad; promote civil and human rights; combat all forms of bigotry and discrimination; protect the rights and freedoms of Jews worldwide; work for a secure, democratic Israel, advance understanding between Americans and Israelis; and enhance the creative vitality of the Jewish people. The AJC seeks to realize its goals by actively advocating public policies, undertaking and publishing research, and formulating national and international programs.
Founded in 1906, it is the pioneer human-relations agency in the U.S., and has over 175,000 members and supporters nationwide. Through its vast local network of 33 offices, AJC is hard at work - in schools, universities and synagogues, churches and community centers, city and state legislatures, businesses and civic associations – developing and nurturing meaningful projects and programs, and responding to public concerns on the critical issues of the day.
- The American Jewish Committee has 33 regional offices in major cities nationwide that are currently serving as a resource for campuses in their area. Chapters are able to provide up-to-date publications and briefing papers, talking points on the Middle East, renowned speakers and programming, as well as strategies to combat anti-Semitism, engage in Israel advocacy and promote Jewish identity on the campus.
- On the international level, AJC’s presence is vast, with offices in Israel, Germany, Poland and Geneva, and with associate relationships with similar organizations in Great Britain, and Australia and Latin America. AJC has built close ties with key leaders in these countries, as well as the Jewish communities.
- The American Jewish Committee’s Web site, (http://www.ajc.org), contains the agency’s newest publications, as well as an archive of materials addressing a wide range of issues.
- AJC’s departments and programs generate a wide range of timely materials and publications that are used by student activists, academics, legislators, world leaders and other key influentials.
- AJC’s departments and programs include: the Division on Middle East and International Terrorism, Project Interchange Seminars in Israel, Contemporary Jewish Life, Domestic Policy, Interreligious Affairs, The Arthur and Rochelle Belfer Center for American Pluralism, the Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, AJC’s Office of Government & International Affairs in Washington, DC, UN Watch in Geneva, the Asia and Pacific Rim Institute, and Research and Publications.
For more information:
Rebecca Neuwirth
Director, Special Projects
Phone: (212) 891-1403
Fax: (212) 891-1450
E-mail: neuwirthr@ajc.org
Lena Altman
Phone: (212) 751-4000 x227
E-mail: altmanl@ajc.org
Web site: http://www.ajc.org