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August 14, 2020

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Facebook updates community guidelines to call for removal of hateful Jewish
stereotypes

World Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said: “The World Jewish Congress has
worked closely with Facebook to encourage the platform to remove harmful content
including stereotypes as a form of hate speech. We applaud Facebook for its
leadership and hope this move will be a guiding light for other social media
companies to follow. The propagation of antisemitic myths can lead to
scapegoating and extreme violence against Jews.”

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[[link removed]]Israel and UAE agree to normalize relations in historic agreement

Israel and the United Arab Emirates reached an historic agreement on Thursday to
normalize diplomatic relations between the two nations. WJC President Ronald S.
Lauder welcomed the agreement, describing it as, “a tremendous step forward for
these states, the region, and the peace process. This is an historic moment,
facilitated in great part by the Trump administration, that demonstrates that
diplomacy and dialogue can lead to progress and cooperation.”

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[[link removed]]The World Jewish Congress mourns the death of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz

“Rabbi Steinsaltz was one of the towering intellects of the modern era. In his
gentle, unassuming manner, he taught thousands upon thousands the beauty and
depth of Jewish culture and tradition, making the Talmud accessible to
contemporary and future generations as never before. The World Jewish Congress
was privileged by his presence and wisdom at numerous of our events over the
years," said World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder

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[[link removed]]World Jewish Congress thanks TikTok for prompt removal of antisemitic content

World Jewish Congress Executive Vice President Maram Stern said, “The World
Jewish Congress continues to partner with TikTok and other social media
companies in mutual efforts to ensure that these platforms are not sources for
disseminating harmful antisemitic content. We are pleased to see that our work
together has led to the removal of a significant amount of hateful content that
attacks and endangers Jews.”

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[[link removed]]U.S. State Department report highlights urgent need for restitution to Holocaust
survivors

“The JUST Act’s broad bipartisan passage in 2018 further demonstrates Congress’
commitment to keeping Holocaust issues above politics. While many countries have
worked to honor their 2009 pledges, the time is long overdue for remaining
nations to put their own partisan politics aside and ensure justice for
Holocaust survivors,” said WJC President Ronald S. Lauder.

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[[link removed]]WebTalk | Germany's fight against antisemitism goes global

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) President Ambassador
Michaela Küchler spoke about the fight against antisemitism around the world
with WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps member Dr. Efrat Sopher.

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Bulgarian Deputy PM spreads antisemitic conspiracy myth involving George Soros

The remarks accused NGOs backed by Soros of, “[wanting] to take power in order
to introduce gay marriage.” The WJC-affiliated Organization of Jews in Bulgaria
‘Shalom’ condemned the statement saying, “although these theories regarding
George Soros do not mention his Jewish heritage, they are strongly antisemitic
in nature and allude to the false narrative of Jewish intervention in
socio-economic processes in countries around the world.”

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[[link removed]]Ukraine police apprehend Mariupol synagogue attacker | The UNIAN

The attempted ax attack took place on 28 July, on the eve of the Jewish holiday
of Tisha B’Av. The synagogue’s rabbi and a handful of worshippers were present
at the time of the attack.

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[[link removed]]Harrisburg synagogue defaced with swastikas | The Patriot-News

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse and Rev. Russell W. Goodman of Calvary United
Methodist condemned the incident, writing, “We stand in complete support of and
solidarity with the members of Kesher Israel and the entire Jewish community of
Greater Harrisburg. An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. All of
God’s creation is holy, and worthy to be loved.”

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[[link removed]]Antisemitic graffiti found at office of Manhattan Assemblywoman Rebecca
Seawright | New York Daily News

“We will never be intimidated by this criminal act,” said Assemblywoman
Seawright, who hosted a virtual town hall on combating antisemitism just last
month. “We have called for a hate crimes investigation. We stand before you
today to denounce this disgraceful and hateful crime. We will remain vigilant.”

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[[link removed]]Former Major League player Cody Decker says antisemitism is ‘rampant’ in pro
baseball | Jewish Telegraphic Agency

In an interview with TMZ Sports , Decker, who played for Israel’s national team in the World Baseball Classic,
detailed several instances of antisemitism over the course of his career in
which he was singled out for being Jewish and was the target of slurs by fans
and teammates.

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Yemeni Jewish family reunited in UAE

A Yemeni-Jewish family was reunited in the United Arab Emirates after 15 years
of separation, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). “The happiness of this family is something all of us can understand and
share,” said Jewish Council of the Emirates President Ross Kriel.

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[[link removed]]Beirut synagogue appears to suffer only minor damage from deadly blast | Jewish
Telegraphic Agency

The photo of the Maghen Abraham Synagogue shows some debris and dust on the
floor of the synagogue and on plastic sheets covering the pews. The walls show
no cracks and it’s not clear whether the glass windows were shattered, but the
frames seem to be in place.

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Secret letters of a Jewish family torn apart by the Holocaust rediscovered

After being arrested and imprisoned in December 1943 by the Nazis for the
“crime” of being Jewish, Daniele Israel secretly sent more than 250 letters to
his wife, Anna, and children Vittorio and Dario, who were in hiding in Trieste.
The letters are now recognized as treasures, after a chance 2017 meeting between
researchers from MyHeritage and Vittorio.

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[[link removed]]The Jewish refugees in Hong Kong

After WWII, Jews who had found refuge around the world to escape the Holocaust
were seeking to settle in a permanent home. In 1946, Hong Kong opened its doors
to 280 Jewish refugees who were on their way to Australia.

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Colombia will open trade office in Jerusalem, President Duque says | The Times
of Israel

President Ivan Duque made the announcement during a videoconference with Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marking the ratification of a free-trade agreement
between the two countries.

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[[link removed]]Egypt demands end to balloon attacks on Israel | The Jerusalem Post

Senior Egyptian intelligence officials contacted leaders of Hamas and
Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and warned them that the continued attacks on
Israel could lead to an all-out military confrontation in the Gaza Strip.

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[[link removed]]Australia news show airs segment with photographer blaming Israel for Beirut
explosion

Following the incident, the Executive Council of Australian Jewry lodged a
formal complaint with FreeTV Australia, the industry body that represents the
Free-to-air Australian TV network. The complaint calls for the host, Waleed Aly,
to provide, “an unqualified, unreserved retraction and apology on-air during the
program, and at the earliest opportunity.”

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France’s Macron warns Iran against ‘interference’ in Lebanon | The Times of
Israel

In telephone talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, President Macron
emphasized the, “necessity for all the powers concerned… to avoid any outside
interference and to support the putting in place of a government which can
manage the emergency.”

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[[link removed]]Scholar presents interactive map of Hezbollah terrorist operations

The first-ever interactive multimedia tool chronicles Hezbollah’s terror
activities using verified up-to-date information about the organization.
Hezbollah is designated as a terrorist entity by the United States, Canada,
Israel, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Arab League, and many Latin American
countries.

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[[link removed]]Inside the Struggle Between Israel and Hezbollah

With ongoing Iranian backing, the Lebanese terror group is more determined than
ever to deliver offensive blows inside Israeli territory, writes Shimon Shapira
in the Tablet .

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9 August 2001 | Sbarro suicide bombing kills 15, wounds 130

Seven Palestinian terrorists were involved in the attack, including Izz Al-Din
Shuheil al-Masri who carried out the bombing, and Ahlam Tamimi, who scouted out
the target. Both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for the
attack.

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[[link removed]]12 August 1952 | 13 Jewish intellectuals executed in ‘Night of the Murdered
Poets’

The thirteen Jewish intellectuals were executed by a firing squad in Moscow’s
Lubyanka prison after being convicted on accounts of treason and espionage.
Their trials were kept secret even well after the verdicts were determined and
the executions were carried out.

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[[link removed]]14 August 1889 | 130 Jewish families arrived in Buenos Aires

On this day, 824 Jews fleeing the Russian Empire arrived in Argentina to
establish a Jewish agricultural settlement in Moises Ville in Argentina’s Santa
Fe province. The community was named in honor of European Jewish philanthropist
Baron Maurice de Hirsch, who was instrumental in building the community.

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Beirut's Maghen Avraham synagogue is now fully restored

The historic Maghen Avraham synagogue in Beirut, Lebanon was recently renovated
after years of works. Thankfully it has not suffered major damage in the
explosion in Beirut last week and remains a gem of the country's Jewish
presence.

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[[link removed]]Marking 84 years of the World Jewish Congress

In August 1936, as Jews were being oppressed and persecuted in Nazi Germany and
elsewhere, the World Jewish Congress was established as the diplomatic arm of
the Jewish people. To mark the 84th anniversary of the WJC, we asked some of our
colleagues about what inspires them most about their work.

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