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The past several weeks have been marked by intense activity here at AJC as we sounded the alarm on growing antisemitism and united the world behind fighting it. In October, as we commemorated one year since the horrific attack on Jews at prayer in Pittsburgh, AJC made headlines by releasing a landmark survey probing how American Jews are confronting antisemitism in the United States. With the troubling results still top of mind, AJC rallied countless people around the country to #ShowUpForShabbat, sending a powerful message against hate. The next day, we mobilized 150 American mayors, governors, and other political leaders to proclaim a Day of Action to Combat Antisemitism in their cities and towns. All the updates you’ll read about below are powerful reminders that AJC, the leading organization combating antisemitism globally, is working to ensure the security of Jews everywhere.

One year after 11 Jews were murdered in the Tree of Life synagogue building, AJC released an unprecedented survey of American Jews’ attitudes on antisemitism in the United States. It is the most comprehensive survey of its kind in at least half a century. The results reveal deep concern about antisemitism in the U.S. and widespread fear that it is on the rise. Nearly nine out of ten American Jews feel it is a problem, with one in three saying they were personally targeted. The survey garnered extensive media coverage in major outlets like CNN, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Fox News, The Washington Post, The Times of Israel, Haaretz, and others. View the full results and read more news and analysis on the survey here.

Just days after the release of the antisemitism survey, AJC again called on all people of good conscience to #ShowUpForShabbat to commemorate one year since the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Countless people from all backgrounds attended Shabbat services to honor the victims and stand united against hate. This initiative launched by AJC last year in the immediate aftermath of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack became the largest expression of solidarity with the Jewish community in American history. Learn more about this unifying effort led by AJC.

AJC called on leaders throughout the country to designate October 27, the Sunday after #ShowUpForShabbat, a Day of Action to Combat Antisemitism—a nationally recognized day dedicated to advocating robust measures to counter the anti-Jewish hatred that is infiltrating our communities. More than 150 notable elected officials issued powerful proclamations vowing to fight the scourge of antisemitism, including the governors of Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Iowa, and Virginia; the mayors of Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.; and many other state and local leaders. Above, you can see New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul (right) presenting AJC leaders with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proclamation. Read more.

This resurgence of antisemitism demands action. Here’s what you can do: AJC is urging elected officials to promote policies and pass legislation that stem the rise of this scourge. Call on your leaders to join us in the fight.

It’s up to us to ensure that no amount of antisemitism goes unchecked—no matter the source, no matter the country, no matter the political party or persuasion. Donate to AJC today so we can tackle this together.

This September, the United Nations took a historic step by releasing its first-ever human rights report dedicated exclusively to antisemitism—a move long advocated by AJC. The report declares antisemitism a global human rights problem and calls for immediate action to combat it. Earlier this year, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, the UN’s human rights expert behind the report (pictured, left), joined AJC's Jacob Blaustein Institute for a series of meetings, which were essential in informing the report’s findings. Read more.

A day before Dr. Shaheed was set to present his findings at the UN, he joined AJC on our People of the Pod podcast. Listen to him discuss the report and offer recommendations.

On the sidelines of this year’s United Nations General Assembly, AJC held its 28th annual Diplomatic Marathon, convening more than 80 meetings with presidents, prime ministers, and senior officials from 70+ countries, including several Muslim and Arab states. Topping AJC’s closed-door advocacy agenda this year was combating rising antisemitism, ending UN bias against Israel, addressing the Iranian threat, and preventing nations from allowing Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to operate unchecked. The Diplomatic Marathon forms an integral part of AJC’s yearlong global advocacy efforts, which include regular meetings with top government officials in as many as 110 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Read more.

This year, the opening of the UN General Assembly coincided with AJC’s push for the international community—especially the European Union—to label all of Hezbollah a terrorist organization. Banning the group’s military wing but recognizing its supposed “political wing” as a legitimate player in Lebanese politics, as some key countries have done, enables this terrorist entity to raise funds and recruit operatives on every continent. A full-page ad in The New York Times and a 30-second commercial featured on cable news networks reinforced AJC’s message to visiting world leaders. View the ads and learn more about how AJC is setting the record straight on Hezbollah.

AJC’s mission is to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world.

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