This week in the Jewish world - Bulgaria receives first Jewish day school in decades; Druze leader in Israel speaks at UNHRC as guest of WJC

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20 SEPTEMBER 2019

WJC President Lauder urges Russia to adopt universal definition of antisemitism
Upon being honored this week by the Russian Jewish Congress, Lauder notes the progress being made in the fight against antisemitism in Russia, and urges the Russian Federation to officially adopt the IHRA definition as a “powerful message” to the world.
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WJC President Ronald S. Lauder inaugurates Bulgaria’s first Jewish school in decades
The private school will initially serve 88 children in early elementary school and later will be open to students through grade 12. In inaugurating the school, Lauder said: “The way to fight antisemitism is through education,” for both Jews and non-Jews alike.
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Druze leader in Israel speaks at UNHRC as guest representative of the WJC
The World Jewish Congress hosted Sheikh Moafaq Tarif, spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel for a week-long visit to Geneva to meet with members of the diplomatic circle on a range of issues.
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Righting a Holocaust-era wrong in Serbia
Seventy-five years after the war ended, the fast-dwindling number of Holocaust survivors and heirs are still seeking recognition and restitution for their material losses – often to no avail. One of the best models in modern Europe for equitable legislation to contend with these claims can be found in an unlikely place: Serbia.
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WATCH | Antisemitism at glance: Ukraine
Two Holocaust memorials in Ukraine commemorating the murder of tens of thousands of Jews were recently vandalized with swastikas. The need to increase education about the dangers of hatred continues.
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Israel Jiangsu Center opens to further enhance China-Israel innovation cooperation
The establishment of the center will become an important bridge for the innovation cooperation connecting China and Israel, said Cui Yuting, counselor of Science and Technology of Chinese Embassy in Israel at the inauguration ceremony.
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Iran suspended from world judo federation over Israel boycott policy
An Iranian athlete who was coerced by his country into throwing matches to avoid facing Israeli has since defected. This week, the Judo Federation announced that the Islamic Republic would be banned from all judo competitions and activities.
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Beirut's Maghen Avraham synagogue is now fully restored
After 10 years of renovation works, the historic Maghen Avraham synagogue in downtown Beirut is now fully restored, and will soon be open to visitors. The synagogue is a gem of the country's Jewish presence.
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Investing in Jewish education in Bulgaria
"The way to fight antisemitism is through education."
Ronald S. Lauder was honored to be in Bulgaria this past week to open a new Jewish day school in his name in the capital Sofia. These schools will teach our children the pride of being Jewish.

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