Christian-Jewish Relations
Muslim-Jewish Relations
Christian-Jewish Relations
AJC has a long and distinguished history of strengthening connections between the Christian and Jewish communities . AJC worked directly with the Catholic Church to shape Nostra Aetate , the groundbreaking 1965 document that revolutionized Catholic-Jewish ties . Our efforts helped initiate a relationship based on mutual respect , common moral goals , and a commitment to fighting antisemitism .
Today , that relationship is stronger than ever . In the same spirit , we are proud to work closely with the leadership of diverse Christian denominations to confront anti-Jewish hate and support Israel ’ s right to exist in peace and security .
Muslim-Jewish Relations
Just as AJC transformed Christian-Jewish relations in the 20 th century , we are doing the same for Muslims and Jews today . Through thought leadership and interreligious engagement , AJC promotes Muslim-Jewish understanding and tangible action for the good of both communities in the U . S . and abroad . We bring together Muslim and Jewish leaders in the U . S . to confront hate crimes , antisemitism , and Islamophobia on the national and local levels . Even when our communities are confronted with differences that threaten to divide us , the resilience of our relationships allows us to close gaps in understanding and focus efforts on tangible action for the common good .
In 2020 , AJC and the Muslim World League led a historic joint visit of Muslim and Jewish leaders to Auschwitz . This was the most senior Islamic leadership delegation to ever visit a Nazi death camp .
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