World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress is the international organization that represents Jewish communities and organizations in 100 countries around the world. It advocates on their behalf towards governments, parliaments, international organizations and other faiths. The WJC represents the plurality of the Jewish people, and is politically non-partisan.
About Us - World Jewish Congress
About 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 Statement on the Death of Yahya Sinwar
2 days ago · “The world is safer today than it was yesterday. After more than a year of fighting to honor the victims of October 7th, Israel has delivered justice by eliminating Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas. “This marks a critical moment in the global war on terror, and it is vital that world leaders recognize and support Israel’s efforts to confront the threat of extremist ideologies,
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World Jewish Congress
May 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
Oct 8, 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.
History - World Jewish Congress
History. When 230 delegates representing Jewish communities in 32 countries met in Geneva, Switzerland, in August 1936 to establish the World Jewish Congress, the danger was clear and present: Jews in Nazi Germany were persecuted and stripped of their rights, and a growing wave of antisemitism was hitting Jews across Europe. The main aims of ...
Year in Review 2023: Jewish Unity Amid Challenges
Dec 20, 2023 · Rosensaft addressed the formal commemoration ceremony where he spoke about the dangers of not addressing hatred. While 2023 saw some positive trends, such as international efforts to combat antisemitism, multiple areas both new and old challenged the Jewish community, especially in the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war.
Mission Statement - World Jewish Congress
Mission Statement. 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, spiritual, cultural, and social heritage. The World Jewish Congress seeks, among other things: To enhance solidarity among Jewish communities ...
World Jewish Congress concludes Plenary Assembly, elects …
May 25, 2021 · “The COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, has shown how quickly antisemitic conspiracy myths can spread,” said President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.. “The duty to protect the future of the Jewish people starts with remembering the past, but of course it does not end there.
WJC 85th Anniversary - World Jewish Congress
The 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 ...