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Lauder: Israel must urgently repair ties with Diaspora Jews before it is too late - interview

Reflecting upon the WJC’s historic mission and contemporary challenges, Lauder warned that Israel could no longer take Diaspora Jews for granted.

Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder speaks to Jewish leaders in Geneva in May 2026.

Stop trying to educate antisemites, invest in Jewish children, WJC president tells leaders

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder speaking at the Wirkd Jewish Congress in Geneva.

German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva, May 10, 2026.

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva


Yehuda Kaploun confirmed by Senate as Trump’s antisemitism envoy

His confirmation fills a post that had been vacant in a period marked by spikes in antisemitic incidents both in the United States and abroad.

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

'Heartbroken by barbaric terror attack': Jewish orgs. worldwide react to Bondi Beach mass shooting

Jewish organizations worldwide denounced the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration, mourning the victims and urging stronger action against rising antisemitic violence.

People hold signs that read, "Antizionism is Bondi Beach, Anti-zionism is Jew Hate" and "Antizionism gets Jews killed" during a vigil outside the Australian Consulate on December 14, 2025 in New York City following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

World Jewish Congress president urges global fight against surging antisemitism

Conference President Ronald S. Lauder at Washington Conference: “This is a full-scale assault on truth, on democracy, and on the safety of Jewish people Everywhere”.

President of the World Jewish Congress and President of the conference, Ronald S. Lauder

The Leaders Driving the Post’s Washington Conference

Ahead of the Summit, featured speakers share insight into the themes set to drive high-level discussion.

Washington Conference 2025

Historic Summit on Capitol Hill led by the Jerusalem Post Group

Top Israeli and U.S. leaders convene for two days of high-level discussions, policy dialogue, and strategic impact at the heart of the world’s most powerful decision-making center.

Washington Conference 2025

WJC honors Fetterman, Stefanik with 2025 Theodor Herzl Award in New York ceremony

US lawmakers John Fetterman and Elise Stefanik received the 2025 Herzl Award from the WJC for defending Israel and fighting antisemitism in the US since October 7.

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at a ceremony for the 2025 Herzl awards.

Sylvan Adams pledges $100m to rebuild Beersheba hospital after Iranian strike

Historic partnership with the Government of Israel and Clalit Health Services will rebuild Soroka as one of the most advanced hospitals in the Middle East

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Sylvan Adams is a great friend and benefactor of the State of Israel, giving generously and wholeheartedly."

Syria’s president meeting with Lauder shows new face of Syria

The meeting with the president of the World Jewish Congress is a big step in repairing Syria's relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.

From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian President al-Sharaa met with the president of the World Jewish Congress

Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Ronald Lauder in New York during Sharaa's visit to the United Nations.

Syrian President Al-Sharaa met with the president of the World Jewish Congress.

25 ViZionaries: Adela Cojab Moadeb - No. 11

Syrian-Lebanese Jew born in Mexico, she highlights the diversity of the Jewish community.

Adela Cojab