Spotlight on Regional Offices
AJC ’ s U . S . Regional Offices
At the center of AJC ’ s unparalleled global advocacy architecture are its 25 U . S . regional offices that empower leaders across American society to counter rising antisemitism , support Israel , and advance democratic values .
Our regional offices reinforce and amplify AJC ’ s global efforts throughout the U . S . to shape a new future in which Jews in America and around the world can live and continue to thrive in safety and security .
Spotlight on Regional Offices
AJC NEW YORK AND AJC WESTCHESTER / FAIRFIELD
In 2023 , prior to October 7 , AJC New York identified the need to address antisemitism in New York City K-12 schools , holding the first-ever AJC Parents and Schools Summit in May 2023 , and over the following summer , launching AJC ’ s Empowered Parents Program . The program trains Jewish parents to advocate with school administrators when antisemitic incidents occur , prepares them to talk to a faculty member who shows a strong anti-Israel bias in the classroom , and explains how to create community and allyship within school ecosystems .
The successful AJC Empowered Parents Program in New York has inspired similar initiatives launched by AJC regional offices across the country . AJC Westchester / Fairfield held a standing-room-only summit specifically designed for parents , with over 400 attendees . It proved so popular that it has been replicated again and again throughout the region .
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