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Jewish organizations critique Biden's antisemitism strategy

A number of organizations have said they are worried about the definition of antisemitism as portrayed in the 60-page national strategy plan.

29/05/2023

WJC president asks UN to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism

Ronald Lauder's plea comes one day after a coalition of major US and global Jewish organizations wrote to UN leaders on Wednesday.

WJC to Credit Suisse: Reinstate investigators of bank’s ties to Nazis

WJC: “We call on Credit Suisse to immediately reinstate Mr. Barofsky and Mr. Forman and to give them its full cooperation in completing their assigned task."

25/04/2023

WJC commemorates 80th anniversary of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

The WJC has been a significant contributor to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising memorial ceremonies since they were first held in the devastated city of Warsaw

Jews in Israel and world Jewry share the same destiny - opinion

We should seek to learn about, and comprehend, the wide variety of perceptions, differences in mentality and culture of the different Jewish communities throughout the world.

Spain declares increased commitment to fight antisemitism after WJC meets with King Felipe VI

World Jewish Congress follow-up report on Malmö Forum outlines urgency for concrete actions that reflect realities of Jewish life.

Lauder Employment Center marks one year of providing assistance for immigrants

The Lauder Center for the Advancement of Employmen in the Negev is assisting the new immigrants in finding high quality employment and developing Hebrew language skills,.

WJC President condemns Israeli national-religious Rabbi’s comments

The Rabbi commented last Friday in 'Olam Katan', an Israeli conservative and religious weekly newsletter, that the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria is “divine justice".

Solving the crisis in Hebrew studies

A new partnership with Open University at the Lauder Employment Center in Israel’s south will help those waiting for places in ulpan.

Global Jewish leader Ronald Lauder talks future of Israel, Middle East

No. 7 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: World Jewish Congress president Ronald S. Lauder.

25/09/2022
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