The World Jewish Congress convened leaders of major Jewish communities in New York on Tuesday evening for a high-level discussion on rising antisemitism and ways to strengthen international coordination against it.
The meeting, held at the home of World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and hosted together with WJC Governing Board Chair Chella Safra, brought together leaders from WJC-affiliated communities in Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, alongside representatives from the Anti-Defamation League and the Conference of Presidents.
According to the WJC, the discussion focused on the global rise in antisemitism, ongoing efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations and community leaders.
Participants also discussed the recently established J7 working group, which has served as a platform for sharing best practices and building a more coordinated response to antisemitic threats.
The attendees stressed that efforts to confront antisemitism must reflect the full breadth of the global Jewish community, the WJC said.
With affiliated communities in more than 100 countries, the organization said it is seeking to expand coordination beyond major Jewish population centers, with particular attention to smaller and more vulnerable communities that depend on diplomatic engagement and international advocacy.
“We welcome growing coordination among Jewish organizations anchored in a global perspective,” Lauder said.
WJC vows to protect Jewish communities worldwide
“The World Jewish Congress exists to represent Jewish communities everywhere, and we will continue to ensure that no community, regardless of size or geography, is left outside the framework of protection and support.”
The WJC said that in recent weeks it had also organized meetings in Washington for community leaders from the United Kingdom and Australia with senior US administration officials, with the aim of advancing practical measures to protect Jewish communities and address threats posed by extremist groups.
At the meeting in New York, participants said the scale of the challenge required close coordination and a global outlook, according to the WJC. They added that established diplomatic channels and sustained advocacy would be essential to ensuring that vulnerable Jewish communities are not overlooked.