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Mon, 13 Aug 2018

Ronald S. Lauder | For many Israelis, Jews, and supporters of Israel, the last year has been a challenging one

"We are one people, few in number, and we must stop sowing division among ourselves. Once we are united, our future will be boundless,” WJC President Lauder writes in New York Times.

Mon, 13 Aug 2018

"The World Jewish Congress is committed to the preservation and critical study of the Yiddish language and culture"

The World Jewish Congress and its International Yiddish Center co-hosted on 5-12 August the International Commemorative Conference of Yiddish Culture and Language in western Ukraine, as part of the Jewish Culture Days in Bukovina celebration.

Sun, 12 Aug 2018

World Jewish Congress condemns 'disgraceful' neo-Nazi march in Washington: 'Hatred and extremism cannot be allowed to tear the fabric of our society apart'

“A gathering of racists and hatemongers on the anniversary of the deadly Charlottesville march can only be described as a disgrace and embarrassment for the United States," says WJC North America Chair Evelyn Sommer.

Fri, 10 Aug 2018

WJC concerned by rise in anti-Semitism in Germany: “Concerted efforts needed to quell violence and harassment of Jewish community”

“The WJC stands ready to assist our community in Germany, as well as all levels of government, to work toward implementing the necessary steps to quell anti-Semitism across the country,” WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said.

Tue, 07 Aug 2018

My journey to the past: A reflection on Zaglembie Ghettos by WJC General Counsel Menachem Rosensaft

Sons and daughters of survivors, looking for a sense of closure in Poland

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