American Jewish Committee

SBA Unveils Updated Equity Action Plan to Advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to Investing in Equity

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

“The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.

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  • “The SBA’s updated Equity Action Plan recognizes the tremendous value that diverse entrepreneurs bring to our economy in terms of job creation, innovation, and domestic and international competition.
  • Some SBA programs utilize a specific definition for underserved communities and/or disadvantaged small businesses as outlined in program statutes and regulations.
  • Improve Access to Disaster Assistance by modernizing technology, streamlining the application process, and increasing support for underserved disaster survivors navigating the application process.
  • The SBA’s regular engagement with the small business community and its stakeholders helped inform the Equity Action Plan .

This Week in Policy & Public Interest News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, December 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • A roundup of the week's most newsworthy policy and public interest press releases from PR Newswire, including holiday hazards for pets and those celebrating with alcohol.
  • To help journalists covering the policy and public interest industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • The letter emphasizes the need for an inclusive and cooperative negotiation process and urges leaders to prioritize climate education globally.

LEADING U.S. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH 'THE 10/7 PROJECT,' A NEW CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION TO PROMOTE CONTINUED U.S. BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL; PUSH FOR ACCURATE, COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR; STRONGER FOCUS ON OCT. 7 VICTIMS AND

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's historic March for Israel that brought nearly 300,000 people to the National Mall, the nation's most prominent American Jewish organizations have today joined forces to launch The 10/7 Project — a new centralized communications operation. The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.

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  • The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.
  • "Tragically, we have even seen alarming incidents of antisemitic violence and hate stemming from inaccurate coverage of the conflict.
  • "The United States must continue to stand with our democratic ally as it works to protect its families and secure its future."
  • The 10/7 Project has also launched a daily newsletter, The 10/7 Project Daybook, for journalists and other interested parties and a new website .

LEADING U.S. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH 'THE 10/7 PROJECT,' A NEW CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION TO PROMOTE CONTINUED U.S. BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL; PUSH FOR ACCURATE, COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR; STRONGER FOCUS ON OCT. 7 VICTIMS AND

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's historic March for Israel that brought nearly 300,000 people to the National Mall, the nation's most prominent American Jewish organizations have today joined forces to launch The 10/7 Project — a new centralized communications operation. The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.

Key Points: 
  • The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.
  • "Tragically, we have even seen alarming incidents of antisemitic violence and hate stemming from inaccurate coverage of the conflict.
  • "The United States must continue to stand with our democratic ally as it works to protect its families and secure its future."
  • The 10/7 Project has also launched a daily newsletter, The 10/7 Project Daybook, for journalists and other interested parties and a new website .

TRANSLATE HATE: HOW TO RECOGNIZE ANTISEMITIC LANGUAGE

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Friday, December 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --

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  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9113554-american-jewish-committe...
    Antisemitism isn't always easy to see, making it easier to spread.
  • Holly educates viewers on how to recognize antisemitic words, phrases and ideas.
  • She talks about American Jewish Committee's newly revised Translate Hate glossary, which seeks to expose the hate hiding between the lines and translate it into something positive, as the only way to stop antisemitism is to understand it.
  • She has volunteered at the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Oświęcim, Poland, and served as a liaison for the Jan Karski Educational Foundation.

Globally Respected Muslim Scholar Receives Human Dignity Award from American Jewish Committee

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented its prestigious Human Dignity Award to Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, one of the world's most respected Islamic scholars and a champion of religious freedom, peace, and enhancing Muslim-Jewish relations.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented its prestigious Human Dignity Award to Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, one of the world's most respected Islamic scholars and a champion of religious freedom, peace, and enhancing Muslim-Jewish relations.
  • "His counsel and wisdom are sought by religious and political leaders alike, and his courage has pushed the ties between the Jewish and Muslim worlds dramatically forward."
  • AJC's Human Dignity Award is a facsimile leaf of a medieval copy of Maimonides' Introduction to the Mishnah in a lavishly illuminated edition.
  • Shaykh Bin Bayyah is just the second recipient of the AJC Human Dignity Award.

Globally Respected Muslim Scholar Receives Human Dignity Award from American Jewish Committee

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Sunday, October 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented its prestigious Human Dignity Award to Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, one of the world's most respected Islamic scholars and a champion of religious freedom, peace, and enhancing Muslim-Jewish relations.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has presented its prestigious Human Dignity Award to Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, one of the world's most respected Islamic scholars and a champion of religious freedom, peace, and enhancing Muslim-Jewish relations.
  • "His counsel and wisdom are sought by religious and political leaders alike, and his courage has pushed the ties between the Jewish and Muslim worlds dramatically forward."
  • AJC's Human Dignity Award is a facsimile leaf of a medieval copy of Maimonides' Introduction to the Mishnah in a lavishly illuminated edition.
  • Shaykh Bin Bayyah is just the second recipient of the AJC Human Dignity Award.

Honigman LLP Announces the Passing of Law Firm Co-founder Alan E. Schwartz

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Friday, July 28, 2023

(Jack) Miller in 1952 creating the firm, which was then known as Honigman Miller and Schwartz.

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  • (Jack) Miller in 1952 creating the firm, which was then known as Honigman Miller and Schwartz.
  • Alan was a lawyer, businessman and friend to his clients, whom he served with integrity and intelligence," said Honigman Chairman and CEO David Foltyn.
  • It was his vision for Honigman 'to be the best law firm for the best lawyers' which has inspired and guided our firm for over half a century."
  • He is survived by his children, Marc (Emily Camiener) Schwartz, Kurt (Susan) Schwartz and Ruthanne (Joe) Fuller, and five grandchildren.

AJC Video for Arabic Speakers Explains What Connects Jews to Israel

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released a video, "What Ties Jews to Israel?"

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  • NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released a video, "What Ties Jews to Israel?"
  • , the 11th installment in the organization's Arabic-language educational video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews"), which has received more than 45 million views worldwide.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9113552-american-jewish-committe...
    The video emphasizes that the unique connection between Jews and Israel does not negate those shared by other religions and peoples.
  • The video discusses highlights that for almost 4,000 years, Jews have had a unique bond with the land, which is an integral part of their identity.

AJC Video for Arabic Speakers Explains What Connects Jews to Israel

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released a video, "What Ties Jews to Israel?"

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released a video, "What Ties Jews to Israel?"
  • , the 11th installment in the organization's Arabic-language educational video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews"), which has received more than 45 million views worldwide.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9113552-american-jewish-committe...
    The video emphasizes that the unique connection between Jews and Israel does not negate those shared by other religions and peoples.
  • The video discusses highlights that for almost 4,000 years, Jews have had a unique bond with the land, which is an integral part of their identity.