WJC President calls for 'action not words' following fatal German synagogue attack
Following the shooting at the synagogue in Halle, Lauder said: “Unfortunately the time has come when all Jewish places of worship and Jewish communal sites need to have enhanced round-the-clock security provided by state security services. We also need immediately to launch a unified front against neo-Nazi and other extremist groups, which threaten our well-being."
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Serge Cwajgenbaum z"l (1946-2019)
The World Jewish Congress joins the European Jewish Congress and our Jewish communities throughout Europe in mourning the passing of long-time EJC Secretary-General, and friend, Serge Cwajgenbaum z”l.
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In recent report, UN Special Rapporteur notes alarming increase in antisemitism from far-right groups
The report, which will be presented at the UN General Assembly later this month, pays specific mention to the World Jewish Congress, stating that WJC “reported an increase in neo-Nazi marches throughout Europe that promote antisemitism, xenophobia and Nazi glorification, and an increase in the proliferation of Nazi symbols."
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Israel’s foreign minister confirms initiative to sign non-aggression treaties with Arab Gulf states
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirmed that he is working on a “historic” initiative to sign non-aggression treaties with Arab Gulf states. The initiative, he said in the tweet, “will put an end to the conflict (with the Arab states) and allow civilian cooperation until peace agreements are signed.”
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Norwegian book exposes media’s Nazi past
Norwegian historians and newspaper officials have downplayed the role of the Norwegian press in spreading anti-Semitism both before, during and after World War II, claims the author of a new book provocatively entitled Det Norske Jødehatet (The Norwegian Hatred of Jews).
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100 new immigrants from 45 countries convene at Western Wall for pre-Yom Kippur prayers
Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog and 100 Olim (immigrants) from 45 countries convened on Saturday at the Kotel, Western Wall, to recite the Selichot, special prayers recited by Jews worldwide during the days before and between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
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Pope offers wishes to Jews on their holy days
“On the occasion of the solemn anniversaries of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot, I am happy to offer you and the Jewish Community of Rome my sincere good wishes,” the Pope Francis wrote to Rome's Chief Rabbi Di Segni.
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Celebrating the High Holidays with the Jews of Serbia
It makes sense that in the regional dialect of Ostyak, Siberia translates to “the end.” This vast landscape has meant the end for many lives throughout history. Ironically, however, it has also meant a new beginning for many Jews.
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The Yom Kippur war
The Yom Kippur war began in October 1973. A ferocious surprise attack was deliberately launched on Israel during the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. As we look back on those bitter days today, we remember that Israel can never be taken for granted.
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