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World Jewish Congress; ADL gather Jewish leaders in New York amid antisemitism surge

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.

 The World Jewish Congress convened leaders of major Jewish communities in New York on March 17, 2026.
 Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region

Sylvan Adams urges global business leaders to invest in Iran after regime change

Sylvan Adams receives Iranian missile fragment from Soroka CEO Prof Shlomi Codish.

Sylvan Adams visits Beersheba amid major philanthropic push for the Negev

Kevin Warsh, Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution and lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, reacts during the Sohn Investment Conference in New York City, U.S., May 8, 2017.

Ronald Lauder’s son-in-law Kevin Warsh emerges as the next Fed chair


Power play: The battle for Jewish leadership in a changing world

Meet the AID Coalition – an independent slate shaking up World Jewish Congress elections with no ties to parties or religious groups.

 AID Coalition members.

‘Israel’s unofficial ambassador’ takes on new officially diplomatic role in the Middle East

The appointment comes amid a surge in global antisemitism, which Adams directly linked to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

 Sylvan Adams at a ceremony for torch lighters of the Independence Day state ceremony, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on April 23, 2023.

Egypt's Sisi talks Gaza hostage deal with World Jewish Congress president

Sisi met with World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder and Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein to discuss improving access of humanitarian aid to Gaza and maintaining the ceasefire.

 Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder (illustrative).

Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions

"Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage," says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month.

Part of the exhibit.

Jewish groups welcome Israel-Lebanon ceasefire as vital for stability

Jewish leaders welcome the recently announced ceasefire deal, emphasizing the need for security and peace throughout Israel.

36th Brigade soldiers operating southern Lebanon during two month operation, published November 24, 2024

'Unbroken’: A new exhibition about Israeli sports in the shadow of war

The exhibition was created by Maccabi World Union – the world’s largest Jewish sports and education organization, together with the Ministry of Culture & Sports, and the World Jewish Congress.

Poster for the "Unbroken" sports exhibition.

WJC slams UN’s Albanese for Holocaust inversion, Israel-Nazi comparisons

“The constant statements made by [Albanese] comparing Israel to Nazi Germany are not only deeply offensive, but a gross distortion of history,” the WJC wrote.

 Press briefing by Francesca Albanese, Special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territories at UN Headquarters on October 27, 2022.

EU Council adopts declaration to combat 'alarmingly high' antisemitism, foster Jewish life

"Jewish heritage and Jewish culture is part of European heritage, and without this, Europe would no longer be Europe." 

 EU FOREIGN POLICY CHIEF Josep Borrell arrives to attend an EU-Israel Association Council in Brussels in 2022. ‘We really want to see Europe standing up and recognizing the right of Israel to protect itself,’ Szijjarto says.

No. 7: Ronald S. Lauder: World Jewish Congress head working for peace

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has, with his expansive professional history, worked tirelessly for a path for sustainable peace for Israel.

 Ronald Lauder.

WJC president meets with UK FM to discuss antisemitism, tensions in Middle East

During the meeting, Lauder also addressed the concerns over the UK's suspension of 30 arms licenses to Israel.

 President of the World Jewish Congress meets with United Kingdom Foreign Minister David Lammy at the United Nations. September 26, 2024.