Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Information

The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations is the proven and effective voice of organized American Jewry, advancing the interests of the American Jewish community, sustaining broad-based support for Israel and addressing the critical concerns facing world Jewry. Conference leaders have worked closely with every sitting U.S. president and Israeli Prime Minister since 1956, often impacting the formulation of foreign policy and helping interpret and advance the America-Israel alliance. The Conference is the preeminent forum where heads of more than 50 influential and diverse national organizations across the spectrum of the American Jewish community come together in mutual respect to deliberate vital national and international issues. Recognizing that common interests and goals far outweigh differences, the Conference sets policy and priorities, deliberates proactive strategies and takes collective action. What We Do • build support for Israel in the U.S., with foreign leaders and at the U.N. • promote prospects for true and lasting peace in the Middle East • reinforce links between Jews worldwide, aid endangered Jewish communities and fight anti-Semitism • combat terrorism at home and abroad, strengthen domestic security and safeguard American Jewish institutions • defend human rights of Jews and others and build ties to Arab and Muslim countries • build cooperation and coalitions with diverse ethnic, religious and civic groups and other sectors of American society; • promote U.S. national interests foster international cooperation