2022
After 32 years of inspired leadership , David Harris steps down as AJC CEO , passing the helm to former Congressman Ted Deutch ( pictured above ), a lifelong Jewish and pro-Israel activist . During his 12 years in Congress , Ted fought tirelessly to battle antisemitism and worked to advance U . S . -Israel relations . As AJC CEO , he has built upon AJC ’ s strong foundation and been a leading voice in the fight against global antisemitism and in support of Israel .
2023
After successfully urging governments worldwide to develop national action plans to combat antisemitism , AJC advocates for the U . S . government to follow suit . And in May 2023 , the White House releases the first-ever U . S . National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism . Dozens of the action items in the plan are direct AJC recommendations . AJC has long championed a national antisemitism strategy , emphasizing a comprehensive , whole-of-society approach as essential to the fight .
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