
Rob Leikind
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Director of AJC New England. Global Jewish issues. Israel. Human rights. Democratic values. RTs and follows ≠ endorsements.
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AJC New England Regional Director Rob Leikind recently interviewed Rep. Ritchie Torres Torres about the rise of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel hate, and how to build bridges as we work to shape a better future. We thank Rep. Torres for his fierce allyship, guiding wisdom, and moral


“Everyone has a right to be safe and to feel safe. If you’re Jewish, you have a right to be proudly Jewish and Zionist without fear of harassment or violence. That is the central obligation of everyone in elected office.” - Rep. Ritchie Torres Torres speaking at an AJC New England


Catch up on videos and recaps from American Jewish Committee's 2025 Global Forum here: ajc.org/globalforumnew…





Thank you Governor Maura Healey for your support at this devastating time. We are heartbroken by the loss of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, beloved members of the American Jewish Committee community, who were murdered last night outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., following

It was my true honor to keynote the Connie Spear Birnbaum Memorial Lecture. Thank you to our incredible community partners and AJC New England for putting on such an incredible event. May we all embody Connie's spirit and rededicate ourselves to Jewish unity and the Jewish people.



Thank you AJC New England for hosting. It was meaningful to come together as a community and stand in solidarity to honor the victims of antisemitic violence.

Last night, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Kim Driscoll delivered a powerful message to the Jewish community: You are not alone in the fight against antisemitism. Thank you Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll for being such a powerful ally and voice, and for speaking at the Turning Pain Into


A powerful call to action from Ted Deutch, CEO of American Jewish Committee Ted Deutch at the Turning Pain Into Purpose community solidarity gathering. Read more: ajc.org/news/turning-p… AJC New England thanks all of its partners for making this a meaningful evening.


At the Turning Pain Into Purpose community solidarity gathering, CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies President and CEO Rabbi Marc Baker shared an inspiring message about finding our voice and maintaining our strength in the fight against antisemitism. AJC New England thanks Rabbi Baker, CJP, and all of





This week, the Massachusetts Special Commission for Combating Antisemitism released its preliminary recommendations for the state to address antisemitism in K-12 schools. Watch AJC New England Regional Director Rob Leikind, a member of the commission, speak at yesterday’s hearing

At yesterday’s hearing for the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating #Antisemitism, AJC New England Regional Director Rob Leikind spoke about the dangers of efforts to politicize classrooms with a one-sided, anti-Israel agenda. Classrooms should be places for “students

“School administrators and state education officials should quickly move to implement the commission’s recommendations.” Thank you to the The Boston Globe Editorial Board for welcoming the recommendations made by the Massachusetts Special Commission for Combating #Antisemitism. And