‘Burgeoning’ China-Iran alliance is concerning, say 21 congressmen “Above all, we must prevent Iran from ever acquiring nuclear weapons and threatening our greatest ally in the region,” the bipartisan group wrote to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. David Swindle Sept. 19, 2023
Pew: Americans remain divided on whether racism over- or under-diagnosed The Pew Research Center analysis came out ahead of the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, held on Aug. 28, 1963. Aug. 25, 2023
Ken Burns’ film ‘The US and the Holocaust’ erases the American Jewish masses Throughout the filmmaker’s new documentary, the focus is on Jewish and government leaders, a top-down approach to history that has long been deemed inadequate and misleading. Stephen Norwood Sept. 22, 2022
Exit poll finds decline in Democrat support by Jewish voters in Virginia While support for Israel played a role, American Jews—like Americans as a whole—prioritized education, the economy and health care first. Nov. 3, 2021
Orthodox Union praises Jewish nominee ahead of DHS confirmation hearing Alejandro Mayorkas “was very helpful in the implementation” of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, said the Jewish organization. Jan. 18, 2021
American Jewish Congress appoints Joel Rubin as new executive director A co-founder of the American Jewish lobby group J Street, he is AJCongress’s first Washington-based director in a decade. Oct. 13, 2020
Report: Far-right, white supremacists use virus to foster anti-Semitism online One post: “If you have the bug give a hug. Spread the flu to every Jew.” April 27, 2020
To assist voters, American Jewish Congress launches ‘Jewish Guide to U.S. Politics’ A first-of-its-kind platform highlights the voting records and public positions on issues vital to the Jewish community. May 31, 2019
US mayors visit ‘Startup Nation,’ seeking bilateral business cooperation The delegation will learn firsthand about Israel’s democracy, diverse society and regional challenges, as well as its economic, technological and social innovation and entrepreneurship. May 13, 2019
