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Demand for Immediate Release of All Remaining Hostages Grows More Urgent
“Hamas’ refusal to move forward with the hostage release deal is yet another demonstration of their true nature—one defined ...
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WJC and British Government Join Forces for a UN Event to Combat Holocaust Denial and Distortion
Held in the Palais des Nations in Geneva ahead of the 58th UN Human Rights Council session, the event emphasized the need for ...
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World Jewish Congress, European Jewish Congress Call For Immediate Release of Hostages Held by Hamas
We urge leaders and decision-makers—across governments, industry and civil society—to demand the immediate and unconditional ...
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WJC’s Jewish Women’s Alliance Launches with Webinar on Women and Antisemitism in UK Politics
During the inaugural session last Thursday, Berger shared her personal experiences, reflecting on the significant online and ...
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Maram Stern | He Listened, He Asked
In his remembrance of former German President Horst Köhler, who passed away on Saturday, WJC Executive Vice President Maram ...
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United States of America
In 1936, Rabbi Stephen S. Wise co-founded the World Jewish Congress (WJC), together with Nahum Goldmann and others. The World Jewish Congress, American Section, is the affiliate of the WJC in the ...
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World Jewish Congress Partners with German Embassy to the Holy See for Holocaust Remembrance Conference
ROME – Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27), the German Embassy to the Holy See and the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Representative Office to the Holy See on Tuesday ...
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Fighting hate with facts
Social media platforms have morphed into a breeding ground for antisemitic content, ranging from neo-Nazi conspiracies to far-left anti-Israel sentiments. Navigating this digital landscape can feel ...
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Reclaiming the Story of Hanukkah
In an era where Jewish narratives, heroes, and traditions are increasingly appropriated or erased, the World Jewish Congress believes it is more crucial than ever for the Jewish people to reclaim and ...
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WJC to Mark 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation with Commemoration and Global #WeRemember Campaign
On January 27, 2025, top Jewish leaders will join a World Jewish Congress delegation at the site of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of its ...
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World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder Welcomes UN’s Proposed Action Plan to Monitor and Respond to Antisemitism
NEW YORK—World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder welcomed the release on Friday of the United Nations Action Plan to Enhance Monitoring & Response to Antisemitism, presented by ...
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Charlotte's Story of Survival During the Holocaust
For decades, Charlotte Knobloch has been a force in the effort to rebuild Jewish life in her native Germany. Having witnessed the devastation and loss of the Holocaust firsthand, she has dedicated her ...