The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is a Jewish advocacy group. It was established in 1906 with the purpose of safeguarding the welfare and security of Jews worldwide. It is one of the oldest Jewish advocacy organizations in the United States and has been described by The New York Times as "the dean of American Jewish organizations".
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