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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 4: AJC CEO Ted Deutch On the Jewish Community’s Resilience After Pittsburgh and Hamas Attacks
27 Oct 2023
In this episode of the "Remembering Pittsburgh" series, AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the significance of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at Tree of Life ...
27 Oct 2023
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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 3: How the #ShowUpForShabbat Campaign Drew Global Solidarity Amid Tragedy
26 Oct 2023
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) launched the #ShowUpForShabbat campaign following the deadly antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsbur...
26 Oct 2023
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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 2: What the Family of Tree of Life Victim Joyce Fienberg Wants You to Know About Her Legacy
25 Oct 2023
In this interview, Howard Fienberg and his wife Marnie discuss the mourning period after the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, whe...
25 Oct 2023
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Renana Gomeh’s Sons Were Taken Hostage by Hamas: What She Needs You to Do to Bring Them Home Now
20 Oct 2023
Renana Gomehs two sons, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in a planned attack on their home. Renana has not heard from her sons since, a...
20 Oct 2023
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What Biden’s Wartime Visit to Israel Signals to Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah
19 Oct 2023
In a recent podcast interview, Jason Isaacson, AJC's Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer, discusses US President Joe Biden's historic wartime visit to...
19 Oct 2023
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Mai Gutman Was Supposed to Be at the Music Festival: IDF Lone Soldier Recounts Harrowing Week
12 Oct 2023
Mai Gutman, a 28-year-old graduate student and IDF reservist, narrowly escaped the brutal attack at the Supernova music festival near Israel's border with Ga...
12 Oct 2023
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Responding to Hamas Terror: IsraAID CEO on How You Can Help Israelis Right Now
10 Oct 2023
IsraAID, Israel's leading international humanitarian organization, is responding to the immediate and long-term needs in Israel following Hamas' terrorist at...
10 Oct 2023
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Remembering Pittsburgh Part 1: Behind the Scenes at the Reimagined Tree of Life
6 Oct 2023
This article focuses on the fifth anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting at the Tree of Life. It discusses the plans to demolish the building and c...
6 Oct 2023
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What Jewish Students at Penn Want You to Know About Antisemitism and the Palestine Writes Event
28 Sep 2023
The University of Pennsylvania recently held the Palestine Writes event, aimed at showcasing Palestinian art, poetry, and literature. However, concerns were ...
28 Sep 2023
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What the UN Needs To Do To Stop Iranian and Russian Aggression
21 Sep 2023
Simone Rodan Benzaquen, Managing Director of AJC Europe, discusses AJC's diplomatic efforts at the United Nations General Assembly. Key areas of advocacy inc...
21 Sep 2023
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Deborah Lipstadt on the Abraham Accords’ Impact and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism
14 Sep 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, discusses her role and the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. She h...
14 Sep 2023
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Sen. Joni Ernst Reflects on the Abraham Accords and the Future of Arab-Israeli Engagement
7 Sep 2023
Senator Joni Ernst, a founding member of the Senate Abraham Accords Caucus, reflects on the achievements of the landmark deal and its importance to the Unite...
7 Sep 2023
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'Golda': Behind the Scenes with Israeli Director Guy Nattiv on the 1973 Yom Kippur War
25 Aug 2023
Israeli director Guy Nattiv discusses his new film 'Golda,' which focuses on Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir during the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Nattiv shares ...
25 Aug 2023
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The Rise of Germany’s Far-Right Party and What It Means for German Jews
17 Aug 2023
The far-right political party Alternative for Germany (AfD) has gained support from a fifth of German voters, with even higher support in some states. Felix ...
17 Aug 2023
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What the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism Means for Jewish College Students
10 Aug 2023
The U.S. National Strategy for Countering Antisemitism was released in May, but many college students may not be aware of its existence. Two student leaders,...
10 Aug 2023
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IsraAID CEO on Sharing Israel’s Expertise With the World's Most Vulnerable
4 Aug 2023
IsraAID is a leading Israeli humanitarian aid organization that focuses on sharing Israel's expertise and technology to help vulnerable populations around th...
4 Aug 2023
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From the Black-Jewish Caucus to Shabbat and Sunday Dinners: Connecting Through Food and Allyship
2 Aug 2023
Authors Candace Bazemore and Gabby Leon Spatt, members of AJC Atlanta's Black/Jewish Coalition and participants in AJC's Project Understanding, discuss their...
2 Aug 2023
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Israel’s Reasonableness Law: What it Means for Israel’s Democracy and Security
27 Jul 2023
The Reasonableness Standard Law recently enacted in Israel limits the Israeli Supreme Court's ability to review the reasonableness of government decisions. T...
27 Jul 2023
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Matti Friedman on How the 1973 Yom Kippur War Impacted Leonard Cohen and What It Means Today
21 Jul 2023
Matti Friedman's book "Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai" explores Leonard Cohen's concert tour on the front lines of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The book...
21 Jul 2023
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Meet 3 Women Who are Driving Change in the Middle East
11 Jul 2023
Three women driving change in the Middle East were featured in a conversation at the AJC Global Forum 2023 in Tel Aviv. Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin, Chairperson of...
11 Jul 2023
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'Signed, Sealed, Delivered?': Exploring Israel's Declaration of Independence with People of the Pod and Israel Story
30 Jun 2023
People of the Pod and Israel Story have partnered to create a podcast series called "Signed, Sealed, Delivered?" that explores the lives of the signatories o...
30 Jun 2023
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch
29 Jun 2023
Israeli President Isaac Herzog sat down with AJC CEO Ted Deutch to discuss key issues including judicial reform, Israel-Diaspora relations, and the importanc...
29 Jun 2023
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Two Ukrainian Refugees Reflect on Escaping War, and Life in Israel– Live from AJC Global Forum 2023
15 Jun 2023
Margo Vdovichenko and Diana Buchman, Ukrainian refugees who fled the Russian invasion, discuss their experiences and new lives in Israel. Margo plans to atte...
15 Jun 2023
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Hakeem Jeffries on Israel, Ghana, and Representing Brooklyn
1 Jun 2023
Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House Democratic Caucus, recently led a congressional delegation to Israel and Ghana. In an interview, he discussed the import...
1 Jun 2023
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From Roots to Harmony: Nefesh Mountain's Fusion of Jewish American Culture and Bluegrass
30 May 2023
Nefesh Mountain is a bluegrass band led by husband and wife duo Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg. They blend Jewish-American culture, tradition, values, and sp...
30 May 2023
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Sen. Jon Ossoff on Jewish Resilience
18 May 2023
Senator Jon Ossoff, the first Jewish member of the Senate from Georgia and a survivor of antisemitism within his own family, discusses his efforts to combat ...
18 May 2023
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"Busy in Brooklyn" Food Blogger Chanie Apfelbaum Talks Kosher Cuisine and Jewish Heritage
15 May 2023
In an interview with AJC's director of William Petschek Contemporary Jewish Life, Chanie Apfelbaum, the author of the food blog "Busy in Brooklyn," discusses...
15 May 2023
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From Israel: AJC’s Avital Leibovich Breaks Down Latest Gaza Escalation
11 May 2023
Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, Director of AJC Jerusalem, provides an update on the recent escalation in Gaza. The operation, called Shield and Arrow, is ...
11 May 2023
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AJC CEO Ted Deutch on the Importance of Jewish American Heritage Month
4 May 2023
AJC CEO Ted Deutch reflects on the importance of Jewish American Heritage Month, highlighting the numerous contributions Jewish Americans have made as patrio...
4 May 2023
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How Playing Baseball With Team Israel Transformed Ryan Lavarnway’s Life
27 Apr 2023
Retired Major League Baseball catcher Ryan Lavarnway reflects on his experience playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics. He di...
27 Apr 2023
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Julianna Margulies on Holocaust Education and Fighting Antisemitism
21 Apr 2023
Emmy Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies has partnered with the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial to the Holocaust to create the Holocaust Ed...
21 Apr 2023
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Vote for The Forgotten Exodus at the Webby Awards
17 Apr 2023
"The Forgotten Exodus" has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Limited Podcast Series and needs your vote to win. It is the first narrative podcast ser...
17 Apr 2023
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What to Know About Israel’s Judicial Reforms Effort and Protests
31 Mar 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has temporarily paused controversial judicial reforms that have sparked mass protests and condemnation from various...
31 Mar 2023
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How Jewish Teens Take on Antisemitism in America
23 Mar 2023
Jewish teenagers in the United States are facing an increase in antisemitism, both offline and online. Abi Streger, a Jewish student from Atlanta, shares her...
23 Mar 2023
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A White House Meeting with Antisemitism Envoys from Around the World
16 Mar 2023
White House convened a meeting with antisemitism envoys from around the world to build a national strategy to combat antisemitism. Katharina von Schnurbein, ...
16 Mar 2023
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Women's History Month: Meet Felice Gaer, Human Rights Champion
8 Mar 2023
Felice Gaer, the director of American Jewish Committee's Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, is a leading advocate for women's rig...
8 Mar 2023
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How to Support Jews of Color
28 Feb 2023
Rabbi Sandra Lawson, the director of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion at Reconstructing Judaism, discusses how individuals can support Jews of color. ...
28 Feb 2023
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The Jewish Experience in Ukraine Amidst Russia’s Invasion
23 Feb 2023
Vladislav Davidzon, a war correspondent in Ukraine, reflects on his experiences one year after Russia's invasion. He discusses his personal connection to Ukr...
23 Feb 2023
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How Rising Antisemitism Impacts Jews on College Campuses
13 Feb 2023
The AJC's State of Antisemitism in America 2022 report highlights the impact of rising antisemitism on college campuses. The survey focused on current and re...
13 Feb 2023
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The New Ways France is Combating Antisemitism
8 Feb 2023
France has released a new national plan to combat antisemitism, which includes measures to address rising hatred towards Jews in the country. AJC Paris Direc...
8 Feb 2023
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Breaking Down the Headlines from Israel: From Secretary Blinken’s Visit, to Terror Attacks, Protests, and More
2 Feb 2023
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Jerusalem amidst escalating violence in the region. While his original agenda included discussions on the nuclea...
2 Feb 2023
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Surviving the Unimaginable: A Child's Story of the Holocaust
26 Jan 2023
In this episode of "Surviving the Unimaginable," Sam Harris, one of the youngest survivors of the Holocaust, shares his story. Sam witnessed the tragic murde...
26 Jan 2023
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‘Leopoldstadt’ Actor David Krumholtz Sees Tom Stoppard’s Holocaust Play as the Role of a Lifetime
19 Jan 2023
Actor David Krumholtz discusses his role in Tom Stoppard's play Leopoldstadt, which follows a multigenerational Jewish family in Vienna and is based on Stopp...
19 Jan 2023
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Shabbat Shalom No More? One Year Later, Colleyville Synagogue Wrestles with Impact of Hostage Crisis
12 Jan 2023
One year ago, Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville experienced a traumatic hostage crisis during Shabbat services. Jeff Cohen, now the president...
12 Jan 2023
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How Hanukkah’s Americanization Became a Show of Jewish Pride
22 Dec 2022
Rabbi Yael Buechler, a Hanukkah historian and merch seller, discusses how Hanukkah in America has become a show of Jewish pride. She highlights how the festi...
22 Dec 2022
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What Does NYC's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Do?; An Elton John Hanukkah Celebration
15 Dec 2022
New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) is working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks in the city. The executive dire...
15 Dec 2022
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How Young Jews and Muslims are Advancing Israeli-Moroccan Peace
8 Dec 2022
In this podcast episode, three young adults discuss their visit to Israel and Morocco as part of the Michael Sachs Emerging Leaders Fellowship, sponsored by ...
8 Dec 2022
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What Lessons Can We Learn From the Past to Fight Antisemitism Today?
1 Dec 2022
Antisemitism has been a longstanding issue in American society, and the AJC (American Jewish Committee) has launched a multimedia campaign to combat this hat...
1 Dec 2022
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Celebrating Mizrahi Heritage Month with The Forgotten Exodus: Iran
30 Nov 2022
The article discusses the history of Jews in Iran and their experiences during the revolution in 1979. It highlights the personal story of Roya Hakakian, an ...
30 Nov 2022
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From “Chopped” to the White House: TikTok Chef Eitan Bernath on Being a Loud and Proud Jew
17 Nov 2022
In this interview, Jewish chef and content creator Eitan Bernath discusses his experiences as a proud Jew and how he uses his platform to combat anti-Israel ...
17 Nov 2022