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October 09, 2020

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Remembering the Yom Kippur attack in Halle, one year later

One year after a neo-Nazi carried out an attack on Yom Kippur that took the
lives of two people, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder writes that, "the terror
that the attacker created reverberated throughout the Jewish world,” and that
the best prevention tactic for such hatred is education. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Suspect apprehended on Sukkot after attack on Hamburg synagogue

Commenting on the attack, Lauder called for increased security of Jewish
institutions, noting that, “While thankfully, police on the scene acted quickly
to stop the attacker from committing further violence, the security presence was
not enough to deter this attacker from gravely injuring someone.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]Greek court labels antisemitic Golden Dawn Party as criminal organization

The WJC welcomed the ruling saying, "Extremist and neo-Nazi movements, and the
rhetoric they espouse, are not only a danger to Jewish communities and other
minority groups, they also constitute a severe threat to the basic fabric of our
society through their constant challenges to the rule of law." Read More...
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[[link removed]]World Jewish Congress commends YouTube for removal of antisemitic Nation of
Islam channel

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder applauded the move by YouTube and affirmed his
commitment to urging companies, “to remove hateful individuals from their
platforms.” He further stated that, “Freedom of expression cannot serve as a
cloak to promote age-old conspiracies against Jews…or any other group." Read More...
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[[link removed]]At Human Rights Council, WJC advocates for action against antisemitism and hate
speech

The WJC has been actively engaged for many years with the UN and its affiliated
agencies, both in Geneva and New York, as well as several diplomatic missions,
civil society organizations, and the Council. Since 2015, the World Jewish
Congress has given approximately 100 statements at the UNHRC in Geneva. Read More...
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[[link removed]]WJC WebTalk | Building Bridges Through Sports: A conversation with former NBA
coach David Blatt

As the NBA finals come to a close, WJC hosted former NBA, EuroLeague, and
Israeli Professional Basketball Coach David Blatt for an exclusive conversation
reflecting on his years serving as a cultural ambassador for Israel and the
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Sweden looks to ban neo-Nazi Nordic Resistance Movement after Yom Kippur
campaign | The Jerusalem Post

Sweden has established a committee to propose legislation to ban racist
organizations and make it a criminal offense to participate in activity
instigated by such groups. The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi group, targeted
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[[link removed]]The High Holy Days: Attacks on Jewish communities

This year’s High Holy Days period was plagued by a shocking string of antisemtic
incidents targeting Jewish communities, causing them to remain especially
vigilant. Here is a wrap up of some of what happened. Watch Now...
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[[link removed]]Nazi slogans sprayed at Jewish cemetery in Athens

The WJC-affiliated Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece condemned the
incident, saying, “Nazism has no place in our democracy... law enforcement and
justice authorities have to be in alert and make sure that the Nazi crimes
against humanity will never be committed again." Read More...
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[[link removed]]World Jewish Congress congratulates End Jew Hatred movement

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder congratulates the End Jew Hatred movement for its
key role in preventing a known terrorist, Leila Khaled, from propagandizing
American college students at San Francisco State University, saying, “At a time
when antisemitism is on rise throughout the world, movements such as
#endjewhatred are of critical importance." Read More...
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Top Israeli, UAE diplomats meet in Berlin for talks | The Associated Press

In a sign of just how far relations have come, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, and
their German counterpart Heiko Maas visited Berlin’s downtown Holocaust Memorial
together. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Czech Republic affirms commitment to move embassy to Jerusalem | The Jerusalem
Post

Prague opened a "Czech House" in Jerusalem in November 2018, meant to be a first
step towards opening an embassy in the capital. The house includes a cultural
center, branches of the Czech Republic's trade and tourism offices, and a space
for the Czech Ambassador to hold meetings in the capital. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Bahraini MP talks peace in visit to MK Hauser’s virtual sukkah | The Jerusalem
Post

During a video conference call with Israeli MK Zvi Hauser, Bahraini lawmaker and
Jewish community representative Nancy Khedouri predicted that “The prosperity
that will be brought to the region through cooperation between Israel and Arab
countries will definitely discourage the influence of any bad, evil or negative
influences from other parties or countries in the region.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]Bipartisan group of senators, House members introduce bill honoring Yitzhak
Rabin | Jewish News Syndicate

The resolution praises Rabin for his courage to sign Israel’s 1975 peace
agreement with Egypt which led to the 1979 Camp David Peace Treaty between the
two countries, as well as his signing the Oslo Accords and Israel-Jordan peace
treaty. The measure includes several quotes from Rabin, and labels him “a model
for securing peace during a time of conflict.” Read More...
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Ronald Lauder convenes High Holy Days online reunion for Auschwitz-Birkenau
Survivors

Many Survivors present on the call expressed their gratitude to Ambassador
Lauder for his support during this difficult time. Echoing this sentiment,
Lauder shared that it has given him the strength to know that this group of
Survivors remains connected. “You are all heroes of mine,” he shared. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Italian Holocaust Survivor Sami Modiano awarded with Germany’s Order of Merit

At the ceremony, Modiano reiterated his commitment to preserving the memory of
the Holocaust and encouraged the audience to "scream to the world" so that the
Holocaust is never forgotten. The award is the highest tribute the Federal
Republic of Germany can pay to individuals for services to the nation. Read More...
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[[link removed]]A Jewish artist hid hundreds of her paintings in a house near Prague during the
Holocaust. Now the works need a home. | Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The works of Czech artist Gertrud Kauders were found during the demolition of an
old house near Prague in 2018, when 30 paintings tumbled onto the head of a
worker. Hundreds more canvases were found in the home where the artist had
stashed them to keep them out of Nazi hands. Read More...
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Iran issues thinly veiled warning to Israel about its military strength | The
Jerusalem Post

Brigadier General Ali Hajizadeh of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said
that new radar systems installed in Yazd province illustrate the country’s
proficiency in this area, adding that, “These radars can detect up to a range of
350 km. and, depending on the altitude, up to 1,000 km.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]Saudi Arabia calls on global community to stand up to Iranian violations | Arab
News

During their weekly cabinet meeting chaired by King Salman, the council of
ministers said the world especially needs to shoulder its responsibilities to
the Iranian nuclear agreement, and said that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of
Action (JCPOA), “does not constitute any deterrent to Iran from its nuclear
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UK Jewish community hit by spike in COVID-19 deaths | The Jerusalem Post

“The last two weeks have sadly seen an increase in those dying from COVID-19 in
our community,” said Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl. “I implore
everyone to follow the government regulations on hygiene and social distancing
so that we can all keep as safe as possible.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]Jewish Insider reporter Jacob Kornbluh 'distraught and disappointed' after being
assaulted in Borough Park | NY1

The incident occurred during the second night of protests following the decision
by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to close schools and nonessential businesses in coronavirus
clusters in Brooklyn and Queens. Shortly after the attack, Kornbluh wrote on
Twitter he was "saved by heroic police officers and several community leaders"
who pulled him from the crowd. Read More...
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[[link removed]]World Jewish Congress mourns the passing of Ambassador Richard Schifter

Reacting to the news of Ambassador Schifter’s passing, WJC President Ronald S.
Lauder said: “My friend Richard Schifter was a symbol of the American dream. A
penniless 15-year old Austrian Jewish refugee who barely escaped the ravages of
the Holocaust, he went on to a distinguished career in law and diplomacy." Read More...
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6 October 1973 | Egypt and Syria launch Yom Kippur War

Despite Israel's tactical defenses against the surprise attacks from neighboring
countries, the Yom Kippur War was largely viewed as a failure by the Israeli
public and cost the lives of some 2,680 soldiers and airmen. The war
dramatically changed the narrative about Israel’s military might and weakened
the IDF’s deterrent capability, which had largely resulted from the Six-Day War. Read More...
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[[link removed]]6 October 1965 | Future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax declines to pitch Game One of
World Series on Yom Kippur

Koufax explained his decision not to pitch in his autobiography, writing, "There
was never any decision to make ... because there was never any possibility that
I would pitch. Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish religion. The club
knows I don’t work that day." Read More...
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Continuing Jewish holiday traditions during COVID-19

The Jewish people are a diverse group, yet we still share many similar
traditions. But despite these differences in practice we still manage to find
unity among the Jewish nation. For Sukkot this year, we asked a handful of
members of the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps to submit a personal piece reflecting
on their family traditions and the holiday. Watch Now... [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

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Joshua Mordechai Lifshitz: The father of Yiddishism

Considered the father of Yiddishism, and modern Yiddish lexicography, Joshua
Mordechai Lifshitz dedicated his life to creating a standardized Yiddish
language. Among his many successes Lifshitz , together with Shlomo Yakov
Abrovich, convinced the Hebrew newspaper Hamelitz to publish a weekly supplement in Yiddish. Watch Now...
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