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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.

American Jewish Committee Leader Attends Historic Multifaith Gathering in Saudi Arabia

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A historic gathering of faith leaders from across religious traditions took place this week in Saudi Arabia, and included 12 rabbis, among them Rabbi David Rosen , American Jewish Committee's Director of International Interreligious Relations.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A historic gathering of faith leaders from across religious traditions took place this week in Saudi Arabia, and included 12 rabbis, among them Rabbi David Rosen , American Jewish Committee's Director of International Interreligious Relations.
  • "It is encouraging and exciting to see the Muslim World League and Saudi Arabia exercise leadership to promote cooperation among the faith communities of the world.
  • The work of forging a multifaith alliance against extremism and hatred of all kinds, including antisemitism, must include traditional religious voices along with more liberal expressions.
  • The mission, held just days before the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp, also honored the endurance of Jewish life.

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE RELEASES NEW ARABIC VIDEO TO PROMOTE JEWISH UNDERSTANDING

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released a new episode in its popular Arabic-language video series that explains the history and diversity in the American Jewish community and how it has long been linked to other religious and ethnic minorities.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released a new episode in its popular Arabic-language video series that explains the history and diversity in the American Jewish community and how it has long been linked to other religious and ethnic minorities.
  • It tells the story of American Jewry, beginning with the community's origins to the present day.
  • While the film notes American Jews' experiences with antisemitism, it focuses on Jewish life in the United States and on the seminal contributions Jews have made to American society.
  • "Nevertheless, dangerous stereotypes and widespread ignorance about American Jews persist, feeding antisemitism in some corners of the Middle East and North Africa.