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US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

US Jewish organizations respond to Netanyahu's announcement on suspension of judicial reform: Use this time to build a consensus.

US Jewish organizations welcome suspension of judicial reform

In wake of Israel ban:

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

US Jewish organizations call on California-based rugby team to pull out of South African competition that disinvited an Israeli team.

US rugby urged to withdraw from South Africa tournament

Op-ed:

Cancel culture comes to the Conference of Presidents

Shockingly, CoP’s directors refused to hear major elected Israeli leaders in the forefront of judicial, anti-terror and other reforms:Op-ed.

Cancel culture comes to the Conference of Presidents

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

Representatives of 53 US Jewish organizations participating in the annual National Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents.

Gallant: Source of all Israel's attackers is Iran

'A significant step'

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Conference of Presidents praises Azerbaijan's historic decision to become first Shiite country with embassy in Israel.

Jewish leaders praise Azerbaijan for Israel embassy

Jewish leaders condemn anti-Israel resolution at UN

Conference of Presidents condemn resolution calling for ICJ opinion on Israeli "occupation".

Jewish leaders condemn anti-Israel resolution at UN

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations condemns Islamic Jihad rocket attacks: We stand in solidarity with Israel.

Conference of Presidents condemns rocket attacks on Israel

Jewish leaders commend Biden after Israel visit

Conference of Presidents praises Biden visit to Israel: "The bilateral relationship is broad and could not be stronger."

Jewish leaders commend Biden after Israel visit

Conference of Presidents:

Biden’s visit to Israel signals alliance 'remains rock-solid'

American Jewish org praises visit as paving the way for further normalization in the region.

Biden’s visit to Israel signals alliance 'remains rock-solid'

Conference of Presidents:

Adoption of IHRA antisemitism def by 25 states reflects support

Conference of president applauds adoption of IHRA antisemitism definition by 25 US states.

Adoption of IHRA antisemitism def by 25 states reflects support

Conference of Presidents praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

The Conference of Presidents applauds recent international efforts to combat Jew hatred and adopt the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism.

Conference of Presidents praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

Jewish leaders commend New Jersey's divestment from Unilever

Conference of Presidents welcomes New Jersey’s decision to divest from parent company of Ben & Jerry’s over its boycott of Israel.

Jewish leaders commend New Jersey's divestment from Unilever

Jewish leaders laud Arizona divestment from Unilever

Leaders of Conference of Presidents welcome Arizona’s decision to divest from all investments in Unilever following Israel boycott.

Jewish leaders laud Arizona divestment from Unilever

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

PM speaks to leaders of US Jewish organizations and tells them he'll take steps to reduce the conflict with Palestinian Arabs.

Bennett tells Jewish leaders he'll reduce tensions with PA

Jewish leaders welcome new Israeli government

Leaders of Conference of Presidents welcome new Israeli government, salute Netanyahu.

Jewish leaders welcome new Israeli government

Biden praised for deciding not to participate in Durban IV

Conference of Presidents, Simon Wiesenthal Center praise Biden Administration for deciding it would not participate in Durban IV.

Biden praised for deciding not to participate in Durban IV

US Jewish leaders condemn HRW report on Israel

Leaders of Conference of Presidents blast Human Rights Watch report which accused Israel of “apartheid” against Palestinian Arabs.

US Jewish leaders condemn HRW report on Israel

Saturday Night Live under fire for anti-Israel joke

Jewish groups demand popular comedy show apologize for joke suggesting Israel is vaccinating only its Jewish citizens against COVID-19.

Saturday Night Live under fire for anti-Israel joke

Republican lawmaker under fire for anti-Semitic conspiracies

Jewish groups blast freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for embracing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories on social media.

Republican lawmaker under fire for anti-Semitic conspiracies

US Jewish leaders welcome Hezbollah blacklist in Slovenia

Conference of Presidents commends Slovenia's designation of all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

US Jewish leaders welcome Hezbollah blacklist in Slovenia

Jewish leaders dismayed by newest IAEA report on Iran

Conference of Presidents: Before entering into new negotiations with Iran, US and world leaders must consider whether it can be trusted.

Jewish leaders dismayed by newest IAEA report on Iran

US Jewish leaders congratulate Biden

Conference of Presidents also thanks Trump for his historic efforts to strengthen the US-Israel relationship.

US Jewish leaders congratulate Biden

US Jewish umbrella group calls for unity

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issues statement encouraging unity as vote counting continues.

US Jewish umbrella group calls for unity

Albania praised for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

Heads of Conference of Presidents say Albania's decision sets an example for other Muslim nations.

Albania praised for adopting IHRA's anti-Semitism definition

Jewish leaders welcome Twitter's rejection of Holocaust denial

Conference of Presidents praises Twitter for its decision to remove content that denies the reality of the Holocaust.

Jewish leaders welcome Twitter's rejection of Holocaust denial

Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran

Conference of Presidents welcomes US announcement of arms embargo on Iran.

Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iran

Jewish leaders celebrate signing of Israel's peace agreements

Leaders of Conference of Presidents will be participating in Tuesday's historic ceremonies at the White House.

Jewish leaders celebrate signing of Israel's peace agreements

Conference of Presidents lauds US envoy on Iran

Conference of Presidents lauds Brian Hook for his service and welcomes appointment of Elliott Abrams as US envoy on Iran.

Conference of Presidents lauds US envoy on Iran

US Jewish leaders welcome passage of military aid to Israel

Conference of Presidents welcomes Senate approval of 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.

US Jewish leaders welcome passage of military aid to Israel

Jewish leaders welcome call for extension of Iran arms embargo

Leaders of Conference of Presidents call on Security Council to extend arms embargo on Iran that expires in October.

Jewish leaders welcome call for extension of Iran arms embargo

Jewish leaders call on Jordan to extradite wanted terrorist

Leaders of Conference of Presidents urge Jordan to extradite wanted terrorist Ahlam Tamimi to the US.

Jewish leaders call on Jordan to extradite wanted terrorist

Whose land is it anyway?

The only precedent Israel has to set is “It’s our land, always was and always will be.” Opinion.

Whose land is it anyway?

Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation

Conference of Presidents welcomes Oklahoma's move to enact a measure to combat the anti-Israel BDS movement.

Oklahoma enacts anti-BDS legislation

Jewish leaders urge continued cooperation between Israel and PA

Leaders of Conference of Presidents criticize Abbas’ decision to stop the security coordination with Israel.

Jewish leaders urge continued cooperation between Israel and PA

New leadership elected to Conference of Presidents

Dianne Lob elected to serve as next chair of the Conference of Presidents. Current Chair Arthur Stark extended for an additional year.

New leadership elected to Conference of Presidents

Dianne Lob to chair Conference of Presidents

Immediate past chair of HIAS to become Chair of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations effective June 1.

Dianne Lob to chair Conference of Presidents

US Jewish leaders welcome Israel's coalition talks

Heads of Conference of Presidents: The Jewish State needs a stable government in place now more than ever.

US Jewish leaders welcome Israel's coalition talks

'Levinson's death because of brutality of the Iranian regime'

Leaders of Conference of Presidents condemn Iran for death of former FBI agent.

'Levinson's death because of brutality of the Iranian regime'

'We're developing contacts with the Arab countries'

Netanyahu speaks before Conference of Presidents, discusses the processes he is leading with Arab states.

'We're developing contacts with the Arab countries'

Jewish leaders praise Honduras over Hezbollah designation

Heads of Conference of Presidents welcome Honduras’ move to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.

Jewish leaders praise Honduras over Hezbollah designation

US Jewish leaders welcomes German call for ban of Hezbollah

Heads of the Conference of Presidents commend Bundestag for calling on government to ban Hezbollah.

US Jewish leaders welcomes German call for ban of Hezbollah

'Iran is biggest state supporter of terror organizations'

Heads of Conference of Presidents denounce countries which joined mechanism aimed at circumventing Iran sanctions.

'Iran is biggest state supporter of terror organizations'

US Jewish leaders horrified by German synagogue attack

Leaders of Conference of Presidents call on German law enforcement to be aggressive in fighting anti-Semitism.

US Jewish leaders horrified by German synagogue attack

Jewish leaders appalled by Swedish anti-circumcision legislation

Conference of Presidents condemns Swedish political party which voted in favor of banning circumcision.

Jewish leaders appalled by Swedish anti-circumcision legislation

Jewish leaders thank Greenblatt

Heads of Conference of Presidents thank Jason Greenblatt for his devoted service.

Jewish leaders thank Greenblatt

Jewish leaders condemn terror attack near Dolev

Heads of Conference of Presidents condemn murder of 17-year-old Rina Shnerb.

Jewish leaders condemn terror attack near Dolev

Jewish leaders applaud Paraguay over terrorist designation

Conference of Presidents leaders praise Paraguay for designating Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.

Jewish leaders applaud Paraguay over terrorist designation

New CEO for Conference of Presidents

William Daroff to replace Malcolm Hoenlein, who announced in February of 2018 that he would be stepping down.

New CEO for Conference of Presidents

Conference of Presidents welcomes German anti-BDS resolution

US Jewish leaders: Motion describing BDS as anti-Semitic "an important recognition of the true nature of the BDS movement."

Conference of Presidents welcomes German anti-BDS resolution

US Jewish leaders concerned over Tlaib's remarks

Heads of Conference of Presidents say Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's comments on Holocaust and Israel were distorted.

US Jewish leaders concerned over Tlaib's remarks

'Lessening diplomatic connections does not resolve problems'

Conference of Presidents protests South Africa’s move to downgrade its embassy in Israel.

'Lessening diplomatic connections does not resolve problems'

US Jewish leaders visit underground Gaza barrier

Participants in Conference of Presidents Leadership Mission to Israel tour Israel’s F-35 fighter squadron and Gaza border.

US Jewish leaders visit underground Gaza barrier

Conference of Presidents: Zero tolerance for intolerance

Heads of Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations denounce Rep. Ilhan Omar’s anti-Semitic tweets.

Conference of Presidents: Zero tolerance for intolerance

Jewish groups welcome new US anti-Semitism envoy

OU, Young Israel and Conference of Presidents welcome appointment of Elan Carr as State Department's anti-Semitism envoy.

Jewish groups welcome new US anti-Semitism envoy

Conference of Presidents to Airbnb: End discriminatory practices

Heads of Conference of Presidents urge Airbnb CEO to meet and discuss the company’s decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

Conference of Presidents to Airbnb: End discriminatory practices

US Jewish leaders:

'Time to stop inane anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Conference of Presidents, Young Israel applaud US for voting against UN resolution condemning Israel's presence in the Golan.

'Time to stop inane anti-Israel bias at the UN'

Conference of Presidents leaders visit Pittsburgh

Conference of Presidents leaders call for action to root out racism and anti-Semitism following attack in Pittsburgh.

Conference of Presidents leaders visit Pittsburgh

Conference of Presidents welcomes UNHRC withdrawal

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations says U.S. withdrawal from UNHRC was an important step.

Conference of Presidents welcomes UNHRC withdrawal

Jewish groups respond to Trump's decision on Iran

Conference of Presidents calls for more comprehensive deal with Iran. National Conference on Jewish Affairs welcomes Trump's announcement.

Jewish groups respond to Trump's decision on Iran

U.S. Jewish leaders:

'Prosecute suspects in murder of French woman'

Leaders of Conference of Presidents call for vigorous prosecution of suspects arrested in murder of 85-year-old Holocaust survivor.

'Prosecute suspects in murder of French woman'