World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) is a non-partisan body that advocates for Jewish rights and interests in 100 countries. It also promotes Jewish unity, heritage, and culture through various initiatives and events.
About Us - World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress is the leading international organization connecting and protecting Jewish communities globally, in more than 100 countries. It was created in 1936 to advocate for Jewish rights and interests, and to support and defend the Jewish state of Israel.
16th Plenary Assembly of the World Jewish Congress - World Jewish Congress
May 25, 2021 · The fifth WJC international meeting of Special Envoys & Coordinators Combating Antisemitism will convene dozens of officials from national governments and international organizations, as well as Jewish community representatives, to continue the exchange of best practices and initiatives in the fight against antisemitism.
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May 25, 2021 · The World Jewish Congress (WJC) is a global organization representing 103 Jewish communities. Read about its Plenary Assembly, its elected leadership, and its response to the rise of antisemitism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Holocaust Legacy - World Jewish Congress
What we’re doing . For most of the seven decades following the end of World War II, the WJC has worked closely with Holocaust survivors in commemorating the Holocaust and in safeguarding the sites where the Holocaust was perpetrated and at forefront of initiatives to preserve the memory of the Jewish experience during the Holocaust.
WJC Welcomes the Council of the EU Declaration On Fostering …
Oct 15, 2024 · NEW YORK – The World Jewish Congress today welcomed the unanimous approval – by the Council of the European Union – of the Declaration on Fostering Jewish Life and Combating Antisemitism.This critical step occurred under the leadership of the Hungarian presidency of the Council, which led the document’s negotiations at a critical moment for Jewish communities around Europe.
History - World Jewish Congress
Learn how the World Jewish Congress was founded in 1936 to fight for Jewish rights and interests worldwide. Discover its role in exposing the Nazi Holocaust, securing reparations, supporting Israel, and fostering interfaith dialogue.
Mission Statement - World Jewish Congress
The World Jewish Congress is an international organization that fosters the unity and represents the interests of the Jewish people. It seeks to secure the rights, status and interests of Jews and Jewish communities, to enhance Jewish education and culture, and to combat antisemitism and Holocaust denial.
WJC Announces David Koschitzky as Chair of World Jewish …
Oct 30, 2024 · WJC President Ronald S. Lauder commented: “We are delighted to have David join the WJC Steering Committee as WJC North America Chair. His commitment to Jewish causes, his passion and his enthusiasm will be of great benefit to the global Jewish community, at a time when Jews and Jewish communities around the world are facing tremendous challenges.
WJC 85th Anniversary - World Jewish Congress
The Establishment of the World Jewish Congress. The inaugural convention of the World Jewish Congress, which was at- tended by 280 delegates from thirty-two countries, took place in Geneva in August 1936.