The World Jewish Congress is the international organization that represents Jewish communities and organizations in 100 countries around the world.

1 day ago · To confront the evolving challenges of antisemitism, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) convened its Special Envoys and Coordinators Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) Forum on Tuesday in Krakow. The event provided a collaborative platform for government officials, Jewish community representatives and global experts.

2 days ago · OSWIECIM, Poland – The virulent antisemitism that led to the Holocaust is still rampant around the globe today, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said against the backdrop of Monday’s solemn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau.

On January 27, 2025, top Jewish leaders will join a World Jewish Congress delegation at the site of the former Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of its liberation. WJC President Ronald S. Lauder, who serves as Chair of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial ...

2 days ago · KRAKÓW - From January 24 to 27, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Elevate led a delegation of 40 members, spanning 24 countries in six continents, to Kraków, Poland to honor the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The delegation, comprising representatives from WJC NextGen and the WJC Jewish Diplomatic Corps, engaged in meaningful discussions with Holocaust survivors and ...

Oct 7, 2024 · Together Through Sport is a WJC initiative, established in partnership with the German-based NGO What Matters, which educates supporters, staff, and athletes about Jewish life, the realities of antisemitism and life in Israel, and the legacy of the Holocaust. With the ongoing support of partners, Together Through Sport has worked with premier football associations and clubs across the world.

2 days ago · 27 Jan 2025 WATCH | WJC President Ronald S. Lauder Warns Antisemitism That Led to Holocaust Still Threatens Global Stability. OSWIECIM, Poland – The virulent antisemitism that led to the Holocaust is still rampant around the globe today, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said against the backdrop of Monday’s solemn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of ...

Jan 13, 2025 · The World Jewish Congress convened its Executive Committee virtually on Tuesday, bringing together over 50 Jewish leaders from across 22 countries to address pressing issues facing the Jewish world. During the meeting, the committee adopted a resolution to hold the next WJC Plenary Assembly, the organization’s highest decision-making body, in May 2025 in Jerusalem, Israel.

The World Jewish Congress is the leading international organization connecting and protecting Jewish communities globally, in more than 100 countries. The mission of the World Jewish Congress is to foster the unity and represent the interests of the Jewish people, and to ensure the continuity and ...

Ambassador Ronald Lauder, president WJC: “The security of Jewish communities worldwide is at stake, and the rise of antisemitism is a direct threat to every Jewish community. But we are not alone. The WJC’s Security Advisory Council and the Counter Terrorist Task Force are strategic initiatives with allies who understand the gravity of this …