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In call with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder affirms support for postponing Malmö Forum due to COVID-19
WJC President Lauder expressed to the Swedish PM his appreciation for the
government's decision to delay the Malmö Forum, considering the extraordinary
global circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and praised the prime
minister for his commitment to furthering Holocaust remembrance and combating
antisemitism.
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[[link removed]]Ronald Lauder: Jewish communities everywhere are working together in the face of
COVID-19
As governments around the world set about easing restrictions, it is evident
that the coronavirus has changed every one of us, creating a new reality, writes
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder.
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[[link removed]]On V-E Day, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder honors the heroes who sacrificed
their lives to quell Nazi terror
Seventy-five years ago today, World War II in Europe came to an end with Nazi
Germany’s unconditional surrender. Commenting on this momentous anniversary,
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder declared, “This is a day for us
all to pause and remember the grievous toll exacted on humanity — and on the
Jewish people in particular — by the Nazi German regime and its multinational
accomplices.”
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[[link removed]]WebTalks | Monitoring antisemitism in the international arena
United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Dr. Ahmed
Shaheed speaks about his groundbreaking work in mainstreaming efforts to fight
antisemitism within the UN system.
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[[link removed]]WebTalks | The United Nations: Fostering peace through diplomacy
Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva H.E. Ms. Tatiana
Valovaya discusses the efforts of the United Nations in fostering peace through
diplomacy, and the challenges of diplomatic engagement during COVID-19.
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Board of Deputies of British Jews urges Facebook to wake up as ‘bombs and
bullets' threat made online
Board of Deputies President and WJC Vice President Marie van der Zyl said:
“While the statement itself was eventually removed after we intervened directly
with Facebook staff, it should not have taken this level of knowledge of people
in the company to receive a response.... What this incident demonstrates, beyond
the shadow of a doubt, is that either Facebook’s Community Standards are
hopelessly flawed or those employees responsible for implementing them are
extremely ill-trained; or possibly both.”
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[[link removed]]Amid COVID-19 pandemic, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urges 'everyone,
everywhere, to stand up against hate'
"COVID-19 does not care who we are, where we live, what we believe or about any
other distinction. We need every ounce of solidarity to tackle it together. Yet
the pandemic continues to unleash a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating
and scare-mongering... We must act now to strengthen the immunity of our
societies against the virus of hate. That's why I'm appealing today for an
all-out effort to end hate speech globally."
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Germany broadens ban on Hezbollah to include political wing
In praising the decision, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany
and WJC Vice President Dr. Josef Schuster called on German authorities to
continue to take strong actions against the organization which is “motivated by
deep hatred of Jews.”
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Networks Overcoming Antisemitism | Grassroots NGO shifts focus to donate to
communities in need amid COVID-19
Charity Taxi is the first project to be featured on the website of NOA, a unique
coalition of major Jewish organizations, including the World Jewish Congress,
that aims to tackle rising antisemitism in Europe. “Adománytaxi reflects social
issues such as poverty and inequality, but it is based on the knowledge and
values I got from [the] international Jewish community… It feels good that I can
give back something from the huge amount of inspiration I received to the
broader community in Hungary,” said Jewish activist and founder of Charity Taxi,
Tamás Horn.
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[[link removed]]Irish PM Varadkar Zooms in for Dublin discussion with Jewish community | The
Jewish Chronicle
“At the outset of the crisis, we felt the community should have a major boost to
keep spirits up,” said chair of the WJC-affiliated Jewish Representative Council
of Ireland Maurice Cohen. “We simply asked whether the [Prime Minister Leo
Varadkar] would be willing to hop into a Zoom meeting if he could find the time.
I was told that if he could, it would just be for five-to-ten minutes. In fact,
he chatted for over half-an-hour. We concentrated on both the situation we all
find ourselves in, and when he thought it would be over.”
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King Willem-Alexander offers moving words in Dutch National Remembrance Day
speech
In his remarks, King Alexander spoke of Holocaust survivor and Dutch historian,
Jules Schelvis, describing him as “fragile but unbroken.” He added that despite
going “through hell” Jules Schelvis “managed to make something of his life as a
free person. Much more than that...If he could do that, then so can we. We can
do it, and do it together.”
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WATCH | Israel developing treatment for COVID-19 from antibodies
Biological researchers in Israel have made a significant breakthrough in the
search for a possible treatment for the coronavirus, according to multiple news
agencies, including Reuters.
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The Jews are in the line of fire again | By Secretary-General of the Central
Board of Jewish Communities in Greece Victor Eliezer
“Unfortunately, after any big crisis, after any big change that happens in the
world, we Jews found ourselves in the line of fire of conspiracy theories and
populism.... [and] today those who don't hesitate to accuse the Jews find them
guilty for the expansion of the coronavirus in order to control mankind and
impose their power, are not missing.”
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WATCH | Ester Rachel Kamińska: The mother of Jewish theatre
Celebrating 70 years this month, the Ester Rachel Kamińska and Ida Kamińska
State Jewish Theater in Warsaw continues the rich traditions of pre-war Jewish
theatrical stages in Poland. Learn more about Yiddish actor and activist Ester
Rachel Kamińska, known as the mother of Jewish theatre.
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[[link removed]]WATCH | The end of WWII in Europe
May 8 marks the end of WWII in Europe. 75 years ago, with the unconditional
surrender of Nazi Germany, millions across western Europe and in the US enjoyed
a day of absolute jubilation and celebration in the streets. These are the
iconic Victory in Europe Day photos.
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