Colombia honors World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder

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Colombia honors World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder

News updates from the World Jewish Congress website – 02 March 2016
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Colombia honors World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder

Ambassador Juan Carlos Pinzon holds reception in Lauder’s honor in Washington, WJC president thanks Colombia for its friendship to Israel and Jewish community.
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