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Lauder Fellows Gather in First-Ever Diplomacy Summit
WJC Lauder Fellows from 3 different cohorts, representing over 20 countries, gathered in Brussels and Paris for the first ever Lauder Fellowship Diplomacy Summit.
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World Jewish Congress’ inaugural Jewish Youth Assembly unites 75 students from around the globe
Seventy-five high school students from over 20 countries gathered virtually this past weekend as part of the inaugural Jewish Youth Assembly, a World Jewish Congress initiative for 15- to 18-year-olds to learn from each other, hear from experts and prepare for their future as the leaders of global Jewry.
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World Jewish Congress, Jewish on Campus ‘join forces’ to combat antisemitism at universities
The partnership will broaden and deepen the impact of Jewish on Campus, which began in 2020 as an Instagram campaign, in empowering a new generation of Jews through education, social media engagement and grassroots activism on college campuses worldwide.
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Members of the Ronald S. Lauder Fellowship reflect on state of antisemitism
Nearly 80 years after the Holocaust, antisemitism is not only still felt around the world, but has been on the rise, as has the frequency of violent attacks. Jewish students face the brunt of this antisemitism.
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About WJC NextGen

The World Jewish Congress NextGen program supports and empowers the young leaders who are making a difference in their communities today and trains them to be the changemakers of tomorrow.

NextGen works with these next generation leaders to ensure that the Jewish people around the globe are strong, protected, and united in creating a better world. Individuals between the age of 15 and 26 can get involved in WJC NextGen projects and gain valuable insights, learn new skills, and make impactful change for the Jewish world.

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Lauder Fellowship

Start-Up Nation Mentorship

NextGen Inc

Jewish Youth Assembly

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Recent Media

Young Jewish leaders never more important, WJC President tells WJC Future Leadership

“The activism of young Jewish leaders has never been more important than now. We must not be passive in this time of surging Jew hatred and bigotry,” said President Lauder.

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21 Sep 2022
WJC-supported Start-Up Nation hosts 30 student leaders for training program
16 Sep 2022
US Department of Education will investigate an alleged antisemitic environment at the University of Vermont
12 Aug 2022
New cohort of Lauder Fellows convene in New York City for Opening Seminar
18 Aug 2022
Jewish On Campus files complaint to Education Dept. after Jewish students allege SUNY New Paltz sexual assault survivors group excluded them
26 Aug 2022
What makes the Lauder Fellowship Unique?
29 Jul 2022
Lauder Fellows Gather in First-Ever Diplomacy Summit
19 May 2022
WJC addresses UNESCO’s World Higher Education Conference
08 Jun 2022
Ronald S. Lauder Fellows convene for first-ever Diplomacy Summit
10 Jun 2022
Opinion | Putting Jews on a list isn’t activism—it's plain old antisemitism
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The Student Activism Arm of the World Jewish Congress

The World Jewish Congress and Jewish on Campus have formed a key partnership to support students around the world and amplify Jewish voices.
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Ready for the next step?

WJC NextGen programs are for individuals aged 16-26. Young Jewish professionals are encouraged to learn more about the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corp.
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