AJC Washington, D.C. Newsletter 2020
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A ‘Badge of Honor’: The Stories of #JewishandProud
AJC Washington Office is #JewishandProud at the White House!

Following the recent attacks and staggering growth of antisemitism, Jews around the globe joined AJC on January 5, 2020 to speak out and express their Jewish pride.

American Jews have sensed this danger looming for a while. In our landmark survey of American Jews in October, AJC found that nearly 9 out of 10 respondents believe antisemitism is a problem in the U.S.; 8 out of 10 believe the issue has worsened in the last five years. Nearly a third said they avoid “publicly wearing, carrying, or displaying things that might help people identify” them as Jewish. We face the dilemma of choosing between discretion and defiance, AJC chose the latter by designating January 6 as #JewishandProud Day. You can read responses here.
Top 10 Jewish Stories of 2019 that Called For Action
As we begin a new year, take a look at news from the past year that fueled our advocacy.
9th Annual Embassy of Austria Hanukkah Celebration
Director Johannes Dopsch, Embassy of Austria (far left), Alan Ronkin, AJC Washington Director, Linda Rosenzweig, First Vice President of AJC Washington Board, Yael Rothman, Vice President AJC ACCESS DC Board, H.E. Ambassador Martin Weiss (far right).

On December 18, AJC Washington and ACCESS D.C. held the 9th Annual Embassy of Austria Hanukkah Celebration. Opening remarks were given by Director Johannes Dopsch with a speech by H.E. Ambassador Martin Weiss. AJC Board Vice President Linda Rosenzweig presented a gift to the new Ambassador followed by the Shehecheyanu blessing and lighting Hanukkah candles.

Take a look at the festivities here.
AJC Washington Community of Conscience
Community of Conscience leaders meeting at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, members of different faiths and nationalities gathered with AJC Washington in fellowship with the Washington National Cathedral to convene the AJC D.C. Community of Conscience. The leaders discussed AJC’s survey on antisemitism and ways to combat hate in America.

Click here for photos from our Community of Conscience briefing on Antisemitism
Around AJC
What's going on around AJC Global Voice
Future of the Labour Party, ICC Investigation, Black-Jewish Relations
 
 
Upcoming Events
ACCESS Policy & Brew
  Thursday, February 13, 2020 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Agora
1527 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
Questions to Monica Azhdam at [email protected]
Bethesda Breakfast
  March 11, 2020
More information forthcoming.
Questions to Laura Milstein at [email protected]
28th Annual Ambassador Seder
  Tuesday, April 2, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC 20016
Questions to Susan Sloan at [email protected] or call 202-776-5433
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and to advance human rights and democratic values in the United States and around the world.

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