The American Jewish Congress advocates for the Jewish people in every capital and in every critical conversation. We fought across borders, continents, and within the halls of power where global decisions are made. We worked with the United Nations and other international bodies to challenge bias, defend Israel's legitimacy, and promote accountability. We answered disinformation with facts, silence with stories, and confusion with clarity. Because trust and truth are being tested, and we refuse to let the facts be ignored. Read the 2025 Impact Report at ajcongress.org/2025-global-i…

In her own words: @SenSusanCollins speaks directly to Jewish voters in Maine and across the country. Thank you, Senator Collins, for taking part in the American Jewish Congress' Jewish Voter Guide. The guide is a nonpartisan resource. No endorsements. No scores. Just the candidates’ records on the issues that matter to our community, every position sourced. And an open invitation to every candidate on the ballot, from every party: send us a video. Speak directly to Jewish voters about some of the issues they care about most. We will share it. Watch the video and explore Senator Collins' full profile here: ajcongress.org/what-we-do/je… Election Day is November 3. Learn where the candidates stand in this race and in other critical races across the country before you head to the polls: ajcongress.org/what-we-do/je…

Before you vote this November, get to know where the candidates stand. The American Jewish Congress’s 2026 Jewish Voter Guide brings together candidate profiles, voting records, and public statements on antisemitism, Israel, and civil rights, giving you the information to make your own informed decision. Explore the guide and share it with someone who’s looking for answers: ajcongress.org/what-we-do/je…

Three years ago today, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists crossed into Israel and carried out the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Nearly 1,200 men, women, and children were murdered. 251 were taken hostage into Gaza. We remember them all: families in the communities along the Gaza border, young people dancing at the Nova music festival, soldiers who ran toward danger. The American Jewish Congress stands with the bereaved families, with the survivors who carry that day with them, and with all the people of Israel. We will continue to confront antisemitism and terror wherever they appear, and we will never allow the memory of October 7 to fade. Am Yisrael Chai.

The 2026 election is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Today we are unveiling the 2026 Jewish Voter Guide detailing where the candidates stand and what their record is. Don’t guess where politicians stand on issues important to the Jewish community. Check our platform today and make an informed decision this November: ajcongress.org/what-we-do/je…

Chag Sukkot Sameach! The American Jewish Congress wishes all who celebrate a joyous and meaningful holiday, filled with the bounty of the harvest, the strength of community, and the spirit of welcome.

Here is why the West and Arab partners should support the Prime Minister of Israel as he delivers his important address at the UN General Assembly shortly: Israel is confronting Iranian terror networks that threaten far more than Israelis. Israel is helping European and Arab partners in technology, intelligence, and operations to confront many of the same threats. Governments can disagree with Israel on policy. But isolating Israel at the UN while benefiting from the security capabilities it brings to the region sends the wrong message. Israel is carrying part of a burden shared by the West and moderate Arab states. That deserves recognition today. Support @IsraeliPM @Netanyhau today.

Praying for Neria Leiter, son of Israel's Ambassador to the United States @yechielleiter, who was severely wounded today in a terrorist attack. The Leiter family already made the ultimate sacrifice when Neria's older brother, Maj. Moshe Leiter, fell fighting terrorists in Gaza in 2023. We pray for the full recovery of Neria and stand with the entire Leiter family.

The American Jewish Congress joins Jewish communities in the United States, in Israel, and around the world in a sacred day of reflection and repentance. We wish you a meaningful fast, and a year ahead filled with healing, unity, and hope. May you be sealed in the Book of Life.

We appreciate @VP @JDVance making an important point about the #US-#Israel relationship: strong alliances are built on shared interests, mutual contribution and the ability to speak candidly when friends disagree. At the same time, singling out Israel while making that broader point was unfortunate. Saying American Middle East policy should not be “subservient to the State of Israel” was unfortunate. American foreign policy should be subservient to no country, and singling out Israel risks obscuring the broader principle the Vice President himself was making: the United States should judge its relationships according to American interests and what its partners bring to them. On that standard, Israel has a strong case. As Vice President Vance noted, Israel is an important US partner in intelligence sharing and military technology. Its contributions to American security extend well beyond those areas. Israel brings operational experience, defense innovation, cyber and technological capabilities, intelligence reach, missile-defense cooperation, and experience confronting threats that also affect American interests and partners across the Middle East. That is also the more serious way to define what being pro-Israel means in an America First foreign policy. It does not mean automatic agreement with every decision of an Israeli government. It means recognizing that sovereign allies can disagree while still producing substantial strategic value for one another. The strongest case for the U.S.-Israel relationship is not that America owes Israel something. It is that Israel is a capable partner that brings substantial strategic value to the United States. That case is strong enough to withstand disagreement. In fact, mature alliances should be able to. Israel is the kind of ally America should want: one that shares the burden and brings real, tangible value to the alliance.