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WEBWorld Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald S. Lauder met today with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy at the U.K.’s Mission to the United Nations, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two leaders discussed the global rise in antisemitism and escalating tensions in the Middle East following the October 7 terrorist attacks on ...
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 ...
World Jewish Congress Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel
WEB13 hours ago · “The World Jewish Congress condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s decision to launch ballistic missiles at Israel. This reckless act, which follows a deadly shooting in Tel Aviv-Yafo, is not merely an assault on Israel, but an attack on global peace and stability. Over the past year, Iran’s proxies—Hamas, Hezbollah and other terrorist factions—have unleashed chaos across the region ...
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World Jewish Congress
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 be held on 25 May 2021 ...
Ronald S Lauder - World Jewish Congress
WEBSep 22, 2024 · Ronald S. Lauder. President, World Jewish Congress. 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.
Events - World Jewish Congress
WEBJul 18, 2024 · WJC Highlights Rising Antisemitism in Universities at UNHRC Side Event. 03 July 2024. Subscribe. The World Jewish Congress is the Representative Body of over 100 Jewish Communities Worldwide. Donate. About. …
Update on the Situation in Israel: WJC's Stand and Actions
WEBOct 9, 2023 · As World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder stated, "The entire Jewish diaspora stands in unwavering support of Israel and its valiant security forces." Sounding the Alarm: WJC is using its global platform to bring the Jewish world together to stand in solidarity with the citizens of the Jewish State. WJC is convening leaders of Jewish ...
News - World Jewish Congress
WEB6 days ago · World Jewish Congress Hosts UN Human Rights Council Event to Combat Antisemitism Through Peer-to-Peer Learning Initiatives. Tue, 24 September 2024.
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 ...
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 …