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World Jewish Congress applauds Council of the European Union’s declaration to
universalize fight against antisemitism

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder: “This declaration is a
significant step forward in making Europe a better place for Jews. The
responsibility now falls on Member States to apply the policies and
understanding laid out by the European Union in each of their countries, to
ensure that the scourge of antisemitism is dealt with...” Read More...
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[[link removed]]WJC reports detail antisemitic phenomena related to conspiracy myths, QAnon
movement

“COVID-19 is not the only disease that has spread widely across the globe this
year,” said President Lauder. “Conspiracies surrounding false child abuse
scandals or assumptions that Jews are to blame for the creation and spread of
COVID-19 are not only spreading hatred and contempt, but putting far more lives
in danger.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]Women in Contemporary Judaism: Jewish Unity and Religious Diversity

In partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, WJC will bring
together Jewish women leaders from across the religious spectrum to celebrate
their diversity of opinions, acknowledge the challenges faced by Jewish women
and address how to best meet these challenges going forward. Read More...
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[[link removed]]TikTok and WJC partner to tackle antisemitism

After extensive engagement, TikTok laid out steps the company is undertaking to
tackle antisemitism spanning all areas of the platform's work, from the
moderation of content to supporting the creation and dissemination of
educational information. Read More...
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[[link removed]]WebTalk | Middle East spotlight: Jewish community of Cairo and safeguarding of
Jewish heritage of Egypt

In a conversation with President of the Jewish Community of Cairo Magda Haroun
and Israeli Professor Yoram Meital viewers heard about the extensive archival
materials that have been found in Egyptian synagogues dating back to about the
time of Maimonides, or almost a millennia ago. Read More...
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The legacy of Jewish communities across the Middle East and North Africa

Jewish communities across the Middle East and North Africa have long been
underrepresented in wider conversations about the rich cultural heritage of this
complex region. With that in mind, the World Jewish Congress is pleased to
provide you with a glimpse of these communities' culture and history. Read More... [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

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Premier League adopts IHRA working definition of antisemitism | Times of Israel

Board of Deputies President Marie van der Zyl applauded the decision, saying,
"The ugliness of antisemitism has no place in the beautiful game. Our gratitude
also goes to Lord John Mann for his indefatigable work towards this tremendous
outcome.” Read More...
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[[link removed]]22% of hate crimes in Europe in 2019 were against Jews | JTA

According to the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights report,
antisemitic incidents made up the second-largest number of incidents after
Racist and Xenophobic incidents. Those targeted for their gender or sexual
orientation (1,277 cases) made up the third-highest group, followed by
Christians (573) and Muslims (507). Read More...
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[[link removed]]Australian Jewish community issues annual antisemitism report

According to the report, there were 331 antisemitic incidents, including 188
attacks and 143 threats, over the course of a year. While the number of overall
antisemitic incidents declined 10% from the previous year, the total number of
recorded incidents was substantially higher than the average recorded incidents
since 2013. Read More...
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[[link removed]]November 2020: Antisemitism in review

Among the dozens of concerning incidents and reports, were the defacing of a
memorial honoring a former chief rabbi of France, German protestors comparing
the government’s COVID-19 restrictions to Nazi Germany, and the issuing of an
FBI report finding that hate crimes and antisemitism are surging to record
highs. Read More...
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Israel in negotiations with Novavax to purchase COVID-19 vaccine | Jpost

News of the potentially new contract comes on the same day that the number of
red and orange zones across Israel increased, and the Health Ministry shifted
the criteria for labeling cities within the traffic light program on Wednesday. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Saudi Arabia officially approves Israeli flights over its airspace | Jpost

The decision will dramatically shorten flying times to the east of Israel and
follows a preliminary decision in September, which declared, without explicitly
mentioning Israel, that civilian flights would be allowed to fly over its
airspace. Read More...
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[[link removed]]More than 300 Ethiopian immigrants airlifted to Israel in Operation Rock of
Israel Land | Times of Israel

Upon arrival, some passengers kissed the ground. Approximately 100 more members
of the Falash Mura community are expected to arrive shortly, reaching a total of
2,000 by the end of January 2021. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Parallel reality of the Palestinian resolutions in the UN

“Why is it that the Israeli-Palestinian issue has been filling the UN’s agenda
practically since its very inception? One brief and simple answer to that query
could be that it is all due to the fact that more than 70 years ago, the Arab
states rejected the UN General Assembly’s Partition Plan...Simple answers,
however, are completely out of this discourse,” writes Czech Foreign Affairs
Minister Tomáš Petříček in The Jerusalem Post. Read More...
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UN chief underlines collective duty to remember victims of the Second World War

During a commemorative ceremony in the General Assembly Hall, UN
Secretary-General António Guterres honored the millions of lives lost on the
battlefield during WWII and in the Holocaust, saying, “It is our collective duty
to remember them and to bear witness to their lives and deaths as we vow: Never
again.” Read More... [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

[[link removed]]Holocaust analogies are hurtful no matter what

“The deepest, darkest moments of our history shouldn’t be used to score
political points or elicit cheap laughs....It’s clear that irrespective of the
intention of those making comparisons, the effect on the Jewish community is the
same: hurt, disbelief and anger," writes President of the South African Jewish
Board of Deputies Mary Kluk in the South African Jewish Report . Read More...
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Slovenia declares all of Hezbollah a ‘criminal and terrorist organization’ | The
Times of Israel

The decision followed the recommendations by the Permanent Coordination Group
for Restrictive Measures. The Group, which is headed by a Slovenian Foreign
Ministry official, presented the government with a report on Hezbollah’s
activities and mode of operation. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Parents of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl appeal acquittals | The Times of
Israel

The appeal was filed by Pearl's family last Saturday after a Karachi court
acquitted British-born militant Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and three other men
previously convicted for their role in Pearl’s 2002 kidnapping and beheading. In
a video message, Pearl’s father, Judea Pearl, said, “We are standing up for
justice not only for our son but for all our dear friends in Pakistan.” Read More...
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WJC mourns passing of former Board of Deputies of British Jews President Eldred
Tabachnik

“Eldred was a dedicated public servant of Anglo Jewry who will always be
remembered for his eloquence and dignity. A gifted barrister, he was an
unwavering champion of the Jewish people and was the embodiment of the Talmudic
credo “Kol yisrael arevim zeh bazeh,” President Lauder said. Read More...
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[[link removed]]Religions for Peace: How our Faith should Inspire Peaceful and Inclusive
Societies

As part of the United Against Racism Global Conference, a 10-day virtual
training program organized by the WJC JDCorps, WJC hosted Religions for Peace
International Secretary-General Professor Azza Karam to discuss how faith could
inspire peaceful and inclusive societies. Watch Now... [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

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29 November 1947 | United Nations adopts Partition Plan, envisioning Jewish and
Arab states

Following the adoption of the Partition Plan, thousands of Israelis wept tears
of joy and danced in the streets until sunrise. Arab leaders, however,
reiterated their disdain for the resolution, arguing that giving any land to
Jews was wrong and proceeded to launch an invasion of the State of Israel when
it declared statehood. Read More...
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[[link removed]]2 December 1763 | Dedication of oldest standing US synagogue

The Newport synagogue, which is the sole surviving synagogue built in Colonial
times, was designated as a “National Historic Site,” in 1946. Explaining the
decision, United States President Harry Truman said that doing so is, “symbolic
of our national tradition of freedom, which has inspired men and women of every
creed, race, and ancestry to contribute their highest gifts to the development
of our national culture.” Read More...
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