World jewish congress

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.
Mathias Dopfner, CEO of Axel Springer, speaking ath the World Jewish Congress in Geneva.

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

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

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva

Dr Haim Ben Yaakov

Antisemitism without borders and our responsibility without borders


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.

WJC's Lauder, France's Macron discuss Jewish community in Paris meeting

Macron reaffirmed his unconditional support for France's Jewish community and emphasized the importance of resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the safe return of the remaining hostages.

FRANCE’S PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron speaks during a music festival in the courtyard of the Élysée presidential palace in Paris, on Friday. Macron has opened a Pandora’s box that leaves French citizens disoriented, worried, and angry, says the writer.

'Macron is an unwavering ally to the Jewish people,' says WJC President Ronald S. Lauder

“He has been an unwavering ally to the Jewish people, especially during these challenging times,” Lauder said.

FRANCE’S PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron speaks during a music festival in the courtyard of the Élysée presidential palace in Paris, on Friday. Macron has opened a Pandora’s box that leaves French citizens disoriented, worried, and angry, says the writer.

'Unimaginable pain': World Jewish Congress condemns Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams Druze village

WJC President Ronald Lauder condemned the Hezbollah attack on Majdal Shams, expressed solidarity with the Druze community, and called for justice.

 RONALD S. LAUDER

Netanyahu, a speech isn't enough to fix a country - opinion

The speech in Congress was nice, but Israelis want action and change. That does not come in a speech.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress on Wednesday