World Jewish Congress head voices concern about neo-Nazi party in Argentina

WJC News Update – World Jewish Congress head voices concern about neo-Nazi party in Argentina

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 17 June 2014

World Jewish Congress head voices concern about neo-Nazi party in Argentina

Bandera Vecinal’s new status allows the party to compete in the 2015 presidential elections.

Brazilian Jewish philanthropist Moise Safra passes away

17 Jun 2014 WJC President Ronald Lauder has praised Moise Safra, who had passed away on Sunday at the age 79, as “an extraordinary philanthropist and businessman.” READ MORE »

PA taking steps to halt reconciliation with Hamas – Times of Israel

17 Jun 2014 In light of the ongoing crisis regarding the three kidnapped Israeli teens, the Palestinian Authority has stopped taking steps in the reconciliation process with Hamas which led to the establishment earlier this month of a Palestinian unity government. READ MORE »

At a N.Y. museum, a window into JDC’s history – JTA

17 Jun 2014 The exhibit, “‘I live. Send help.’: 100 years of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee,” which opened last week and runs through Sept. 21, brings to life the role the Joint has played not just in the lives of those it has helped, but also those in New York who championed the organization’s work overseas and helped raise funds at home. READ MORE »

World’s largest Shabbat draws 2,226 to Tel Aviv – Tablet

17 Jun 2014 The mega-dinner was certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. READ MORE »

IDF’s dual mission: Searching for the teens, weakening Hamas – The Times of Israel

17 Jun 2014 Israel’s security forces are carrying out two linked but not identical campaigns — hunting for the kidnap victims and drastically debilitating Hamas in the West Bank. READ MORE »