World Jewish Congress - Arutz Sheva Jewish Organizations Condemn Khamenei's RemarksADL and WJC slam Iran's Supreme Leader, who said he was "unsure" the Holocaust happened. WJC Praises Germany's Crackdown on War Criminals"The prosecution of those who participated in terrible crimes sends a clear message that justice must be done," says Ronald Lauder. WJC Says Hungary is Falsifying HistoryWorld Jewish Congress president supports decision of Hungary's Jews to boycott events marking the 70th anniversary of deportations.WJC Head: Germany Needs Law for Nazi-Looted ArtGermany must introduce a law specifically aimed at facilitating the return of Nazi-looted art, says Ronald Lauder. WJC President Edgar Bronfman Dies at 84Bronfman leaves legacy of Jewish advocacy; philanthropist and activist won Presidential Medal of Freedom, spoke to the United Nations. WJC: Germany Needs To Prevent Nazi Art IncidentsRonald Lauder, head of the World Jewish Congress, makes public statement decrying German mishandling of the Nazi art looting case. Livni: PA Negotiations are in Israel's InterestsIsrael's chief negotiator tells World Jewish Congress that "Palestinian state" is inevitable, says Israel must negotiate with the PA. Israel Must 'Reinvent' Relationship with Diaspora"Perpetuation of the Jewish people is what I live for" Minister tells WJC; says Israel must do more to reach out to Diaspora Jewry. Lapid: We Must Fight Anti-Semitism"Hate does not disappear. It is a horrible fact of life we should fight every day," Lapid tells World Jewish Congress.WJC Urges EU to Ban Far-Right PartiesThe World Jewish Congress urged Europe's governments to consider a ban on far-right parties, at the end of a conference in Budapest.Lauder Re-Elected World Jewish Congress HeadWorld Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder has been re-elected unopposed for a second 4-year term at Hungary conference.WJC President: Hungarian Jews Considering LeavingWorld Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder warns that rising anti-Semitism in Hungary is causing local Jews to consider leaving. Hungarian PM: Zero Tolerance for Anti-SemitismHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban tells WJC that anti-Semitism is"unacceptable and intolerable". Wold Jewish Congress Assembly to Combat Neo-NazismThe World Jewish Congress will kickstart its annual assembly on Sunday to discuss alarming rise of neo-Nazi political parties. WJC Cancels Appearance Over Erdogan CommentsErdogan’s anti-Israel statement causes WJC official to cancel his planned participation in an event attended by Turkey’s Deputy PM. Lauder Agrees to Bail Out Israel's Channel 10American billionaire Ronald Lauder has agreed to bail out the financially troubled Israeli television station Channel 10. Catholic Group Expels Holocaust-Denying BishopBishop Richard Williamson, who made headlines for denying the Holocaust, has been officially expelled from Society of St, Pius X. Austrian President Condemns Hateful Facebook ImageAustria's president has denounced far-right Freedom Party leader for posting an anti-Semitic cartoon on his Facebook page. |
