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About the World Jewish Congress
CommitteesPlenary Assembly The Plenary Assembly is the highest forum of the World Jewish Congress. It meets every four years and is comprised of 500 representatives from Jewish Communities from around the world and selected international Jewish organizations. The Plenary Assembly elects the officers and sets the policies of the WJC. The most recent WJC Plenary Assembly was held in Jerusalem in January 2009. The World Jewish Congress Governing Board consists of 100 representatives of Jewish communities and international Jewish organizations. The Governing Board meets at least once a year and acts on behalf of the Plenary Assembly between meetings. The last meeting of the WJC Governing Board was held in Ashkelon, in September 2008. The Executive of the World Jewish Congress conducts the affairs of the WJC in accordance with the decisions of the Governing Board. The body consists of the WJC President, Vice Presidents, the Governing Board Chairman, the Treasurer, Chairmen of the Regional affiliates, the Secretary General, the Deputy Secretary General and the General Counsel. The Executive meets at least twice a year. The World Jewish Congress Steering Committee is comprised leaders of Jewish communities and institutions from around the world and considers matters that include policy, governance, finance and administration. The committee consists of the WJC President, the Chairman of the Governing Board, the Treasurer and the Presidents of WJC’s five regions. The body meets between meetings of the Executive. The World Jewish Congress Budget and Finance Commission oversees the budget and finances of the WJC. The Commission consists of five regional representatives, all elected by WJC’s regional affiliates, and a chairman. Each member’s qualifications must include business, finance, accounting or law. The Policy Council of the World Jewish Congress is an advisory body, composed of eminent personalities from various sectors of society, and from around the globe. The Policy Council discusses issues of importance to the Jewish communities around the world, and makes substantive policy recommendations to the WJC leadership.
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