The American Jewish Committee, established in 1906 by a small group of American Jews deeply concerned about pogroms aimed at Russian Jews,
determined that the best way to protect Jewish populations in danger would be to work towards a world in which all peoples were accorded respect and dignity.
AJC is an international think tank and advocacy organization whose key areas of focus are: combating anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry;
promoting pluralism and shared democratic values; supporting Israel's quest for peace and security; advocating for energy independence; strengthening Jewish life.
The organization has local chapters in 32 American cities, 8 overseas offices, and 27 international partnerships with Jewish communal institutions around the world.
AJC's American offices include the Belfer Center for American Pluralism, the Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights, Contemporary Jewish Life,
Domestic Policy and Legal Affairs, Interreligious Affairs, Latin American Affairs, Middle East and International Terrorism, the Office of Government and International Affairs, Project Interchange,
and Russian Affairs.
AJC publishes the American Jewish Year Book.
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