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.
French jihadist cell sentenced in attack on kosher grocery - France 24
Nearly 2,000 sign online petition to keep Holocaust denier out of Canada - JTA
German Jewish community praises parliament for voting to cut off funding for far-right party
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.
'Devastating’ survey shows huge loss of Israel support among Jewish college students - Times of Israel
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.
Abbas welcomes LAJC initiative to host post-Ramadan meal for Palestinians and Jews
Pope Francis names two rabbis to Pontifical Academy of Life in historic first - JTA
Germany: Religious leaders urged to promote peace - Anadolu
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
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.
UK High Court rules law banning boycott of Israel unlawful
4,000 Indian Jews to welcome PM Modi on historic Jerusalem visit
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.
After Austria seizes Hitler's birthplace, former owner battles back in court - Reuters
Polish human rights chief under fire for saying ‘Polish nation’ took part in Shoah - Jewish News
Thessaloniki’s new Holocaust museum a sign of a city finally embracing its Jewish past - Times of Israel
