WJC News Update – Italian President Sergio Mattarella hosts WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at presidential palace in Rome

WJC News Update – Italian President Sergio Mattarella hosts WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at presidential palace in Rome

 

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Small blog rsl2 Italian President Sergio Mattarella hosts WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at presidential palace in RomeLauder was in Rome for the opening of the exhibition ‘Menorah: Worship, History, Legend’, a joint effort of the Jewish community of Rome and the Vatican.
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