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Antisemitic ideology deeply embedded within the far-right German AfD party, new AJC report shows

The AJC report found that while Germany’s AfD party denies antisemitism, “antisemitic ideas, codes, and narratives” are present throughout its rhetoric, mobilization strategies and memory politics.

Ulrich Siegmund, top candidate of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Germany's Saxony-Anhalt state election, speaks at a party convention in Magdeburg, Germany, April 11, 2026.
 Thousands of Shluchim pose for a “class picture” outside Chabad World Headquarters

Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion

DEMOCRAT CONGRESSMEN Josh Gottheimer (left) and Republican Congressman Mike Lawler keep linking arms on Israel when it would be easier not to.

Editor's Notes: Only vocal moderate majority can carry Israel, Jews, Middle East forward - comment

A poster is hung in Tehran's Revolution Square featuring an image of the Statue of Liberty, and photographs of several heads of state to mark the 46th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover and hostage crisis in Tehran, Iran on November 5, 2025.

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks


AJC brings social influencer Melinda Strauss to Israel

One of the social media influencers invited on the short but intensive mission was Melinda Strauss, a Jewish content creator with over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram.

 Melinda Strauss holding a shirt with bullet holes.

Older American Jews feel less safe post-Hamas attack compared to younger counterparts - survey

The survey also revealed behavioral changes linked to these feelings of insecurity.

 American Jewish Committee (AJC) honoring international antisemitism envoys

Jewish orgs express concern over passage of the Reasonableness Standard

These statements from various Jewish organizations reflect a global concern within the Jewish community.

 ANTI-DEFAMATION League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt speaks during an ADL summit in New York City in November. He has criticized The New York Times for its depiction of the ultra-Orthodox.

US college presidents arrive in Israel on AJC-led trip

Tour participants are expected to meet with their counterparts from Israeli universities, learn about programs aimed at fostering student innovation and entrepreneurship and more.

 Campus life

AJC Arabic video explains what connects Jews to Israel

A new video on the American Jewish Committee's Arabic channel on YouTube explains the Jewish people's connection to Israel.

 The temple mount in Jerusalem

Intl. antisemitism envoys honored in Israel for defending Jews worldwide

AJC said the envoys have shown exemplary leadership, moral courage and outstanding contribution to the global fight against antisemitism.

 American Jewish Committee (AJC) honoring international antisemitism envoys

US to rejoin UNESCO five years after quitting over Palestinian statehood

The move had largely been anticipated since the US Congressional Omnibus bill approved in December 2022 included funding for UNESCO.

 A UNESCO sign is seen at the UNESCO headquarters, on the day of the opening of the second session of negotiations around a future treaty on tackling plastic pollution, in Paris, France, May 29, 2023.

Passover message remains as powerful as ever when Ukrainians fight for freedom- Amb. Markarova

Like last year, the keynote speaker at AJC's Ambassadors’ Seder was Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to Washington.

 Ukraine's ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova walks between meetings with members of the U.S. Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US. February 28, 2022.

Interfaith center, including synagogue, to open in Abu Dhabi on Thursday

The center will hold its first Shabbat services this weekend.

 The Abrahamic Family House.

41% of US Jews feel less secure than last year - AJC report

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) released its fourth annual “State of Antisemitism in America Report.” Here's what they found.

Have some American Jews replaced Judaism with liberalism?