We cannot accept rising antisemitism as normal. It’s up to us to fight back today.
Dear John,
This morning, AJC CEO David Harris sent you the note below. He wrote with a clear and urgent message—in this defining moment for the Jewish people, it’s up to us.
We are witnessing where the blind hatred of Jews can lead and how quickly it can infiltrate our communities. We must never accept as normal what we’ve seen in Monsey and Malmo, in Brooklyn and Berlin, in Pittsburgh and Paris, and in too many other cities to name. Instead, these events must fuel our resolve to fight back.
As a turbulent year draws to a close, we are at a defining moment. History is marked by such moments—and individuals are judged by how they respond.
How will history judge us?
When Jewish lives were threatened by a rising tide of antisemitism, did we speak up?
When Israel’s existence was assailed in the international arena, did we stand idly by?
When our democratic values came under fire, did we fight back?
For over a century, AJC has never wavered in its commitment to the Jewish people and our fundamental freedoms, so I can assure you of our answers to these questions. What will yours be?
What each one of us does in this crucial moment will determine what happens next. It’s up to us. And we need AJC leading the way.
From city halls to Capitol Hill, at the UN and in world capitals, AJC is your platform to advance the well-being and security of Jewish communities—and all communities.
Whether privately meeting with global leaders; mobilizing our 2 million social media followers; or, as in recent days alone, speaking out in The New York Times, and on CNN and MSNBC, AJC’s goal is the same: to push for new legislation, drive improved government policies, and build effective alliances that make this a safer world for everyone.
When Jews can’t walk the streets of major American cities without fear of attack… when 40% of European Jews have considered leaving for good... when college students feel they must conceal their support for Israel on campus… we must do more.
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