In the aftermath of that dark day , AJC San Diego has brought AJC ’ s unique blend of global advocacy savvy and expertise to the Jewish community of San Diego as they confront an unprecedented level of hatred against Jews and Israel . This includes understanding how to influence policy , mobilize support , and create impactful change .
Since its founding , AJC San Diego has made its mark on the region in the following ways : 1 . Education Expertise
In response to the rise of antisemitic incidents since October 7 , AJC San Diego has successfully fought to ensure K-12 schools throughout the region use language about Israel and Judaism that is reflective of the Jewish community . On an ongoing basis , AJC San Diego engages with key education stakeholders to combat anti-Jewish and anti-Israel bias from K-12 schools to university and college campuses .
2 . Combating Antisemitism
In partnership with the local Jewish Federation , AJC San Diego led a first-of-its-kind community-wide “ Standing Together : A Community Response to Antisemitism ” event that was attended by more than 350 community leaders . The event gave local officials the key insights , tools , and guidance needed to beat back the spread of Jew-hatred throughout the San Diego area .
3 . Coalition Building
AJC San Diego continues to bolster the strategic alliance between the Jewish and Latino communities of San Diego , working with Jewish Latinos as a key partner in this endeavor . Amid a massive anti-Israel disinformation campaign since October 7 , AJC San Diego has prioritized intergroup and interfaith ties to generate further dialogue between these two communities .
AJC MIAMI AND BROWARD
From l . to r ., Journalist Glenna Milberg , AJC CEO Ted Deutch , and U . S . Rep . Debbie Wasserman Schultz ( D-FL ) discuss countering anti-Jewish hate at the Broward County Summit to Combat Antisemitism .
18 SHAPE A NEW FUTURE : AN OVERVIEW OF AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE