World jewish congress
Herzog awards Israel’s top civilian honor to Lauder following his re-election
President Isaac Herzog presented Ronald S. Lauder with the Presidential Medal of Honor after his unanimous re-election at the World Jewish Congress Plenary Assembly in Jerusalem.
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Grapevine, May 25, 2025: Resilience in the face of racism
Grapevine: Huckabee's here
Can the WJC rise to meet the challenges faced by 21st-century Jews?
DIASPORA AFFAIRS: “I see old threats coming back and new threats emerging,” WJC President Ronald Lauder said at the 17th plenary of the World Jewish Congress.
Eduard Shyfrin to represent Ukraine in WJC as vice president
Dr. Eduard Shyfrin was elected to represent Ukraine as a vice president in the World Jewish Congress at its plenary session in Jerusalem this week.
'Lead with humanity': Herzog praises Israel's resumption of Gaza aid during WJC speech
Herzog also presented WJC President Ron Lauder with the Presidential Medal of Honor, 'Israel’s highest civilian honor.'
New WJC-Israel Region president warns against ‘another Obama-like Iran nuclear deal’
“If Iran refuses to eliminate its uranium enrichment, then Israel, together with the US, must end their nuclear program with a committed bombing campaign," said Adams.
Grapevine: Big deal
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Power play: The battle for Jewish leadership in a changing world
Meet the AID Coalition – an independent slate shaking up World Jewish Congress elections with no ties to parties or religious groups.
‘Israel’s unofficial ambassador’ takes on new officially diplomatic role in the Middle East
The appointment comes amid a surge in global antisemitism, which Adams directly linked to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Egypt's Sisi talks Gaza hostage deal with World Jewish Congress president
Sisi met with World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein to discuss improving access of humanitarian aid to Gaza and maintaining the ceasefire.
Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions
"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.
Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as vital for stability
Jewish leaders welcome the recently announced ceasefire deal, emphasizing the need for security and peace throughout Israel.
'Unbroken’: A new exhibition about Israeli sports in the shadow of war
The exhibition was created by Maccabi World Union – the world’s largest Jewish sports and education organization, together with the Ministry of Culture & Sports, and the World Jewish Congress.