WJC Executive Committee Meeting

28 March 2012

The Executive Committee of the World Jewish Congress met in New York on 29 March 2012. Amongst other things, the meeting discussed recent developments in Iran and the, not unrelated, dangers posed to Israel by Iran’s terrorist proxies, Hizbollah & Hamas. In recognition of the gravity of the situation and that any prospective actions taken by Israel, will have implications for the Jewish communities around the world, the meeting considered how the WJC can best serve the needs of it’s affiliated communitie. In this regard the Presidents of some of the larger Jewish communities also attended the meeting.

speakers
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder   President, World Jewish Congress - Opening Remarks

Dan Diker   WJC Secretary General - Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

Cobi Benatoff   WJC Treasurer - Finances and 2012 Budget

Maram Stern   WJC Deputy Secretary General - Interfaith Activities

Mr. Michael Schneider   Former Secretary General - Holocaust Legacy (specifically Project Heart)