	June 11, 2020

WJC hosts Zoom IDF briefing for Jewish communities

The briefing, which was attended by 92 representatives of 33 WJC-affiliated communities, provided insights into how the IDF has handled the coronavirus pandemic in Israel, and its responses to recent threats.

WJC hosts forum for Special Envoys & Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (SECCA)

The forum, which brought together dozens of officials from national governments, international organizations, and WJC-affiliated Jewish community leaders, focused on the best practices in the battle against antisemitism.

Board of Deputies to launch ‘Commission on Racial Inclusivity in the Jewish Community'

WJC Vice President and Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl said, “We as a community must show solidarity and seek to change our whole society, there are things we still need to fix in our own community.”

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for end to “plague of racism”

“Every day, in our work across the world, we strive to do our part to promote inclusion, justice, dignity and combat racism in all its manifestations,” wrote United Nations Secretary General António Guterres.

WJC Yiddish Center goes digital with people stuck at home due to coronavirus

Among the initiatives are an online lecture series about Yiddish culture and literature and a YiddishTalks video series introducing millennials to Yiddish culture, literature, and tradition.

Antisemitic incidents double in Czech Republic in 2019

The community’s annual report found that out of the 694 reported incidents in 2019, 659 (95%) occurred online. A plurality of the antisemitic incidents online were attributed to far-right extremists.

Australian newspaper apologizes after backlash over antisemitic cartoon

An AFR spokesman said, “The Financial Review abhors antisemitism, from whatever part of the political spectrum, and celebrates the contribution of people of Jewish faith and background to modern Australia."

'Get involved if you experience antisemitism'

Commissioner for Jewish Life and the Fight Against Antisemitism in Germany Dr. Felix Klein writes that with the recent surge in antisemitic conspiracy myths, it is crucial for German citizens to become active in the fight against antisemitism.

WATCH | Tel Aviv from above

London-based drone photographer Lord K2 took multiple beautiful aerial photographs of Tel Aviv’s most popular locations.

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Panamanian Jewish community donates supplies to First Lady’s office

A spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Panama said that the organization hopes the donations will help fulfill the basic needs of Panamanians and highlight the Jewish community’s commitment to supporting those in need.

This Week in Jewish History | Israel victorious in Six-Day War

Following the successful operation, the UN-brokered ceasefire took effect and the Six-Day War came to an abrupt end. In less than a week, Israel had gone from a nation on the brink of extinction to a leader in the Middle East.

WATCH | The Czeladź Jewish cemetery: a connection to the past

Thanks to the hard work of Naomi Stawski-Altholz, descendants can now see their loved-ones graves and gravestones at the Czeladź Jewish cemetery from their homes around the world.

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WATCH | Antisemitic crimes in Germany reach highest level in nearly two decades

There were 2,032 reported antisemitic crimes last year in Germany, an increase of 13% from 2018. Over 90% of the antisemitic crimes were perpetrated by far-right extremists.

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WATCH | The prophecy of Yiddish writer Mordkhe Gebirtig

Even in the darkest days of the Holocaust, Yiddish writer Mordkhe Gebirtig expressed hope for a better future. He was murdered by the Nazis in June 1942, but his story has not been forgotten.

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