The Israeli-American Council announced on Monday that it had been voted unanimously into the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in a “historic milestone for our community.”
“Of the hundreds of Jewish organizations in the United States, fewer than 50 are officially labeled ‘major’ and allowed to sit at that table where policy is fashioned for the entire Jewish world,” stated Elan Carr, the CEO of the Israeli-American Council.
“Whether addressing our shared challenges, combating antisemitism or strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship, Conference of Presidents is at the center of the most important decisions affecting the Jewish people,” he added. “This momentous achievement recognizes the critical role of Israeli-Americans in shaping these decisions.”
Harriet Schleifer, chair of the Conference of Presidents, said that the umbrella group is “thrilled to welcome the Israeli-American Council to the Conference of Presidents.”
“IAC plays a transformative role in connecting Israeli-Americans to Jewish life and advocacy, and we look forward to their contributions in strengthening our shared mission,” she said.