AJC 6/14/22: Michael L. Tichnor Elected American Jewish Committee President. Michael L. Tichnor has been elected president of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the leading global Jewish advocacy organization. “I am honored and humbled to take on this most meaningful role at AJC, an organization which exemplifies courage, strength, diplomacy and action,” said Tichnor. “From its founding in 1906, AJC has stood up for the Jewish people and Israel time and time again, and today is no different. The founders of AJC used the motto ‘Let us prove strong for the sake of our people.’ During these complex, threatening and challenging times, I know that AJC leaders and supporters join me in saying that ‘we MUST prove strong for the sake of our people, our children and grandchildren’.”