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WEBAt a Nordic Council meeting, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder urged Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland to boost security for Jewish communities due to rising antisemitism. He stressed the link between anti-Israel rhetoric and modern antisemitism and called on the nations to reject biased U.N. proposals and protect democratic values.
About Us - World Jewish Congress
WEBAbout WJC. The World Jewish Congress is the leading international organization connecting and protecting Jewish communities globally, in more than 100 countries. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious ...
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World …
WEBMay 25, 2021 · The WJC Plenary Assembly takes place every four years and brings together delegates from WJC-affiliated Jewish communities and organizations in more than 100 countries around the world. The Plenary Assembly elects WJC leadership and sets policy for the years ahead. The formal session of the 16th WJC Plenary Assembly will …
Heroes for Life and World Jewish Congress-Israel delegation …
WEB4 hours ago · Heroes for Life and WJC-Israel sent a delegation of Israeli army veterans, Team Matan, to Guatemala to assist the local community. President Bernardo Arévalo welcomed the team to his residence for a diplomatic meeting, underscoring the strong ties between the nations. WJC-Israel Chair Hadassa Getsztain praised the partnership, …
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WEBMay 25, 2021 · “The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has shown how quickly antisemitic conspiracy myths can spread,” said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.. “The duty to protect the future of the Jewish people starts with remembering the past, but of course it does not end there.
Mission Statement - World Jewish Congress
WEBMission Statement. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and development of its religious, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. The World Jewish Congress seeks, among other things: To enhance solidarity among Jewish communities ...
WJC Leader Ronald S. Lauder, French President Emmanuel Macron …
WEB4 days ago · “He has been an unwavering ally to the Jewish people, especially during these challenging times of rising antisemitism,” Amb. Lauder said. “I am heartened by his resolve and am confident that he will continue to stand with us. From our meeting, it is clear that France and President Macron will do everything in their power to protect the Jewish …
Ronald S. Lauder - World Jewish Congress
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Ronald S. Lauder has served as president of the World Jewish Congress since 2007. An international philanthropist, investor, art collector, and former public servant, Lauder also demonstrates his deep commitment to his Judaism through a wide range of other philanthropic endeavors that reach around the world. As president of the WJC, …
WJC 85th Anniversary - World Jewish Congress
WEBThe inaugural convention of the World Jewish Congress, which was at- tended by 280 delegates from thirty-two countries, took place in Geneva in August 1936. Although the organization itself was new, its ideological roots lay in the transformations experienced by the Jewish communities in the United States and Europe in the wake of World War I ...
World Jewish Congress Convenes Global Jewish Leaders In …
WEBOct 17, 2023 · ZAGREB, Croatia – Jewish communal leaders from more than 40 nations weighed their next steps in responding to the terrorist group Hamas’ attack on Israel and expressed solidarity with the people of the Jewish State, at an emergency session this week of the World Jewish Congress Executive Committee in Zagreb.