1. Combating anti-Semitism
  2. Community Affairs
  3. Inter-Faith Dialogue
  4. Jews from Arab Lands
  5. Supporting Israel
  6. The Legacy of the Holocaust

Combating anti-Semitism

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Anti-Semitism is still a deeply-rooted phenomenon in many democracies, despite efforts by governments and NGOs to tackle it. In addition to 'traditional' anti-Semitism, new forms and expressions of anti-Semitism are being manifested around the world.

Charlotte Knobloch | What We German Jews hear When the U.S. ambassador says he wants to 'empower' toxic populists

WJC Executive Committee sounds alarm on anti-Semitism on both far-left and far-right

Man attacked in Berlin for wearing kippa is Israeli Arab - Times of Israel

Community Affairs

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Jews, and Jewish sites, are often the main targets of terrorists. The WJC works to fight terrorism by advocating a halt in arms proliferation to terrorist groups, better international cooperation, and the protection of Jewish institutions.

Calls for 'death to Israel' at annual Al Quds day marches

Charlotte Knobloch | What We German Jews hear When the U.S. ambassador says he wants to 'empower' toxic populists

WJC Executive Committee sounds alarm on anti-Semitism on both far-left and far-right

Inter-Faith Dialogue

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The WJC has always spearheaded dialogue between the three Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Inter-faith cooperation can make an important contribution to peace around the world and to better understanding between communities in our societies.

World Jewish Congress hosts Vice President of the China Association for International Friendly Contact at New York meeting

WJC delegation led by Ronald S. Lauder meets Pope Francis at Vatican, thanking him for his great friendship and dedication to peace

In rare move, Israel says ready to protect Syrian Druze town under attack by Islamic militants - Haaretz

Jews from Arab Lands

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The plight and concerns of Jews who fled from,or still live in, Arab lands after 1948 are not well-known. The WJC is committed to raising this issue with governments and international organizations.

The angel Of Cairo: How Spain saved Egypt’s Jews after the Six-Day War - The Forward

WATCH: An inside look at Jewish Bollywood

'I left Iraq but Iraq never left me': Jewish exiles finally begin to tell their story - Haaretz

Supporting Israel

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Around the world, Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state is constantly questioned. The WJC and its affiliates actively defend the legitimacy of Israel on all levels and support the state against unfair and biased attacks.

'Israel is an example of a model state,’ Bulgarian president tells WJC forum

World Jewish Congress and Knesset Christian Allies Caucus honor Christian leaders committed to Israel

WJC CAMPAIGN | Support the Taylor Force Act and end payments to terrorists

The Legacy of the Holocaust

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Seven decades after the Shoah, some countries still have not returned stolen Jewish property. The WJC defends the rights of the victims and their heirs. It also strives to ensure that the greatest crime in the history of mankind is not denied or trivialized.

Holocaust is fading from memory, survey finds - New York Times

Romanian, Serbian Holocaust survivors receive restitution payments - Jerusalem Post

'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' dies before starting sentence - Independent

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