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David Harris (born September 23, 1949) is an American political activist who served as the CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), from 1990 to 2022. During his tenure, AJC became a global organization and began quiet engagement with countries in the Arab world , laying the groundwork for the Abraham Accords .
David Harris, a lifelong Jewish activist, led American Jewish Committee (AJC), which has been described by the New York Times as the “dean of American Jewish organizations,” from 1990-2022. He was referred to by the late Israeli President Shimon Peres as the “foreign minister of the Jewish people.”
Oct 8, 2022 · A covert note in 1974 Moscow led to David Harris secretly helping refuseniks, and set him on a path to 32 years as AJC’s CEO and quietly setting the stage for the Abraham Accords. By Gary ...
Sep 28, 2022 · ( JTA) — As a newly arrived American exchange teacher at a Moscow public school in 1974, David Harris was discreetly handed a small piece of paper by a young girl passing him in the hallway.
- Gary Rosenblatt
Jun 13, 2022 · At AJC Global Forum 2022, friends, colleagues, world leaders, and more celebrated and honored AJC CEO David Harris at his final Global Forum as AJC CEO. A tireless visionary and a lifelong advocate for the State of Israel and the Jewish people, David has built AJC into the leading global Jewish advocacy organization it is today.
Mar 17, 2022 · For the past 40 years, AJC CEO David Harris has been a leading advocate for strengthening Israel’s place in the community of nations, deepening ties with key countries, and advancing Israel’s quest for enduring peace and security.
May 21, 2009 · David Harris is an internationally recognized advocate of the Jewish community. The executive director of AJC since 1990, he travels the globe meeting with world leaders to advance the well-being of Israel, combat anti-Semitism, monitor the condition of Jewish communities, and promote intergroup and interreligious understanding.
