Israel is under attack, with over 1,500 rockets fired from Gaza, millions of Israelis in bomb shelters, and the threat of further violence continuing in Jerusalem and throughout the country.

In this week’s episode, we bring you highlights from AJC’s live Advocacy Anywhere online event with AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich and i24news Senior Correspondent Owen Alterman. Hear their front-line report on the evolving crisis and AJC CEO David Harris’ inspiring closing message.

Then, AJC Director of Contemporary Jewish Life Laura Shaw Frank joins us to explain what we need to know about the Pew Research Center’s just-released Jewish Americans in 2020 report.

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Episode Lineup:

(0:40) Avital Leibovich and Owen Alterman

(19:32) David Harris (26:31) Laura Shaw Frank

(38:40) Avi Mayer

(41:29) Manya Brachear Pashman

(44:25) Seffi Kogen

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Show Notes:

Frontline Report: Escalation in Israel - AJC Advocacy Anywhere

Pew Research Center: Jewish Americans in 2020 report

More information on the May 20th Advocacy Anywhere program can be found here

Israel Under Attack: What You Need to Know