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World Jewish Congress welcomes European Union Declaration on Fight Against Antisemitism and Security of Jewish Communities
„This declaration is a clear recognition by the governments of all EU Member States that serious action, both politically and practically, is needed to deal with the clear and specific challenges posed by this ancient hatred,” said WJC President Ronald S. Lauder.
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World Jewish Congress denounces antisemitic attack on elected head of Hungarian Jewish community
WJC President Ronald S. Lauder sent a letter to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urging him to condemn the antisemitic tropes on the cover of Figyelő magezine.
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World Jewish Congress calls UN failure to condemn Hamas ‘latest example of anti-Israel bias and double standards running rampant through international community’
In response to the vote, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said, “The United Nations General Assembly has had countless opportunities to prove that it stands of the right side of history. Yet, time and again, the vast majority of its members have failed to do so.
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WJC President Ronald S. Lauder voices concern following the adoption of anti-Israel UN resolutions
“It is unconscionable that such an esteemed body that was born out of the horrors of the Holocaust continues, in unrelenting fashion, to entertain resolutions that seem to have been authored by individuals without a firm grasp of reality.
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The World Jewish Congress mourns the death of former United States President George H.W. Bush
“President George H.W. Bush was a genuine American hero and a true friend of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. He embodied the values of decency and patriotism at their finest,” said WJC President Ronald S. Lauder.
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The only effective solution for fighting antisemitism is education | Blog by WJC Commissioner for Combatting Antisemitism Julius Meinl
The CNN survey must be a wake-up call for our society. It is only through education and a determination to face up to the past that we will be able to change the future and ensure that we can say “Never Forget” with confidence and “Never Again” with resolve.
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World Jewish Congress remembers the plight of the forgotten Jewish refugees
Robert Singer, WJC CEO, said, “ For too long, the international community has ignored the true and complete history of the Middle Eastern refugees. While the subject of the Palestinian Arabs has been most salient in the United Nations, the rights of the Middle Eastern Jewish refugees have been virtually ignored.
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World Jewish Congress praises Chile for banning its municipalities from boycotting Israel
“We applaud the Chilean Jewish Community, under the leadership of its President Shai Agosin, for spearheading this critical campaign in the name of justice and fairness, and we hope that it will serve as a clear guide for municipalities in other countries contending with the very same issue,” said WJC CEO Robert Singer.
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CALLING ALL COLLEGE STUDENTS: Win a $5,000 grant to change the discourse about Israel on campus
Are you a college student with a new and innovative way to promote Israel and Jewish life on campus? Apply for the WJC’s Campus Pitch Competition, and make your dream a reality.
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It’s a miracle: The family menorah
Hanukkah 1932: A menorah faces the Nazi headquarters in Kiel, Germany, a few months before they came to power. Rachel Posner, the wife of Rabbi Dr. Akiva Posner, took this photo from her home, with a note written on the other side: „Death to Judah,” so the flag says. „Judah will live forever,” so the light answers. The family left Germany, and today, the menorah still brings joy to their family – in Israel. Light always wins over darkness. Happy Hanukkah! |
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| This week, Slovakia passed a resolution adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism. The Speaker of the National Council said that the absence of a clear definition of antisemitism and Holocaust denial has hindered the ability of prosecutors and law enforcement authorities to deal with serious crime. |
| The Vermont State Police Department and Northampton Police Department in Massachusetts have succumbed to BDS pressure and have canceled their trips to Israel. They had planned to visit the country for a special training program focused on counter-terrorism. |
| Israel launched a campaign along its Northern Borders, Operation Northern Shield, to find and eliminate tunnels that have been built under the Israel-Lebanon border by the terrorist organization Hezbollah. |
| A massive fire engulfed a Cape Town synagogue this week. There were no injuries reported, but seven Torah scrolls were destroyed in the blaze. |
| The international chess governing board announced this week that it would be stripping Saudi Arabia of it’s hosting rights of the World Rapid and Blitz Championships and that it will be moved to Russia. The move comes amid the concern of Israeli’s being barred from the country and not being allowed to participate in the tournament. |
| A new report has emerged finding that antisemitism continues to rise in Canada, and has spiked nearly 60% in the last year. Jews continue to be the most targeted minority group in the country. |
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