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World Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy

A World Jewish Congress delegation met Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and senior officials following the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy in Ljubljana.

A World Jewish Congress delegation meets Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, September 2026.
Former minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer and World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams speak at “Unite. Lead. Fight. - A Conversation with Ambassador Ron Dermer & Sylvan Adams,” in Los Angeles, California, on September 9, 2026.

Dermer, WJC's Adams call for Israel to combat antisemitism with capabilities used to fight Iran

Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

Israel Needs Units 8300, 8400, and 8500

Jeremy Saltan (L) joind former prime minister Naftali Bennett's B'Yachad party, August 27, 2026.

Bennett adds longtime adviser, IDF reservist Jeremy Saltan to B’Yachad Knesset slate


Vast majority of antisemitic online content flagged by Jewish users stays online, EU Jews say

The overall removal rate hovered near 19% for content that was formally flagged, compared to roughly 18% for content left unflagged.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion

With Netanyahu’s planned attendance at the 81st UN General Assembly, this event might become one of the largest internationally televised anti-Israel demonstrations ever staged on US soil.

AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

WJC's Adams gifts Iran's Pahlavi two Jerusalem stone mezuzot for future Israeli Tehran embassy

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams and Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi met in Paris to discuss a democratic future for Iran and the eventual restoration of diplomatic ties.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (L) meets World Jewish Congress President Sylvan Adams in Paris, France, July 26, 2026.

Dear Antonio Guterres: Fairness, Israel, and the legacy of your UN - opinion

The role of the United Nations should be to bring clarity, balance, and credibility to these debates, not to deepen divisions or reinforce narratives that many perceive as one-sided.

UNITED NATIONS Secretary-General Antonio Guterres smiles while speaking with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer inside 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, January 16, 2026.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at 'Post' Conference: 'Israel is losing the information war'

Speaking at the Jerusalem Post Conference, Lauder urged Israel and Diaspora Jews to partner in the global PR fight.

Jerusalem Post owner Eli Azur (L) gives Agam Rainbow Torah to WJC President Ronald S. Lauder (R) at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York City, June 1, 2026.

Lauder: Israel must urgently repair ties with Diaspora Jews before it is too late - interview

Reflecting upon the WJC’s historic mission and contemporary challenges, Lauder warned that Israel could no longer take Diaspora Jews for granted.

Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

Stop trying to educate antisemites, invest in Jewish children, WJC president tells leaders

Lauder said Jewish communities worldwide were facing a surge of antisemitism from Australia and Canada to the UK, France, and the US, adding that it had become dangerous to be visibly Jewish.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder speaks to Jewish leaders in Geneva in May 2026.

German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva

Döpfner delivered a sweeping defense of Zionism, saying support for Israel should be embraced by Jews and non-Jews alike.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder speaking at the Wirkd Jewish Congress in Geneva.

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva

Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed the opening gala, where WJC leaders honored the family of Ran Gvili with the Israel Resilience Award.

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva, May 10, 2026.

Antisemitism without borders and our responsibility without borders

At a time when antisemitism is rapidly changing form, often disguised as political activism and “progressive” language, the Jewish world must learn to think globally.

Dr Haim Ben Yaakov