A new system to alert security issues
November 15, 2016 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress has acquired a security alert system to enable Jewish communities around the world to communicate efficiently and immediately in the event of emergency antisemitic or terror situations. Read more
Over 1m Jews in 1,150 cities across 94 countries in a record-shattering Shabbat Project
November 15, 2016 by Agencies
The 2016 global Shabbat Project – now in its third year – outdid its predecessors on all fronts, reaching 1,150 cities in 94 countries around the world, and attracting record numbers of participants. Read more
Members of the IDF sing Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen
November 13, 2016 by Agencies
An inspiring version of the beautiful song Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen who passed away last week. Read more
President Rivlin hosts official “A Candle for Yitzhak” ceremony
November 11, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has hosted the official ceremony marking the beginning of memorial events held for late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, marking the 21 anniversary of his assassination. Read more
The Shabbos Project
November 11, 2016 by Agencies
A video message from the South Africa’s Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein initiator of the world-wide Shabbos Project. Read more
Trump hears from Israel
November 10, 2016 by Agencies
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with president-elect Donald Trump who also received congratulations from president Reuven Rivlin. Read more
18C and Australia multiculturalism
November 8, 2016 by Agencies
The Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC) has commenter on the announcement by Attorney-General George Brandis QC of a parliamentary inquiry into freedom of speech, including sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and how the Australian Human Right Commission (the Commission) handles complaints. Read more
De Niro and Schwarzenegger support the IDF
November 6, 2016 by Agencies
Film icons Robert De Niro and Arnold Schwarzenegger joined The Friends of the Israel Defence Forces (FIDF) at its annual Western Region Gala at the landmark Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Read more
Lauder says Russia’s changes “stunning”
November 3, 2016 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has thanked Russia for its efforts to crack down on antisemitism and make Jews feel welcome in the country, after a long history of hostility and hardship. Read more
Lebanon elects pro-Hezbollah president, vows to retake ‘Israeli-occupied’ land
November 1, 2016 by Agencies
(JNS.org) The Lebanese parliament elected Michael Aoun as its president Monday, ending a two-and-half-year vacuum that threatened to destabilise the highly sectarian country. Read more
Words for Shimon Peres
The memorial service and tombstone unveiling marking 30 days since the passing of the late Ninth President of Israel, Shimon Peres, will be held today at the Great Leaders of the Nation’s Plot in Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem. Read more
World Jewish Congress demands UNESCO committee reject ‘blatantly dishonest’ draft decision condemning Israel and ignoring Jewish ties to Jerusalem
October 27, 2016 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has called on members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s World Heritage Committee to reject the “blatantly dishonest, inflammatory, and one-sided” draft decision up for adoption that accuses Israel of damaging the character of Jerusalem and ignores the Jewish and Christian connections to the holy sites in the city. Read more
Rare document mentioning the name of Jerusalem from the time of the First Temple
A rare and important document was exposed in an enforcement operation initiated by the Israel Antiquities Authority’s Unit for the Prevention of Antiquities Robbery. Read more
Netanyahu on the latest UNESCO vote
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that UNESCO to be condemned for “its blindness”. Read more
WJC thanks Christians for support and pledge Jewish help
October 21, 2016 by Agencies
In Jerusalem, leaders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) addressed a large gathering of Evangelical Christians from around the world on the occasion of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles. Read more
New evidence of Romans breaching Jerusalem’s third wall
Fascinating evidence of breaking through Jerusalem’s Third Wall at the end of the Second Temple period over 2000 years ago was discovered in an excavation the Israel Antiquities Authority is conducting in the city center, where the new campus of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is to be built. Read more
Sukkot at the Rivlins
October 21, 2016 by Agencies
President Reuven and First Lady Nechama Rivlin has welcomed thousands to the annual Open Sukkah event at the President’s Residence. Read more
President Rivlin stresses the Jewish people’s connection to Jerusalem as he is joined by children to decorate the Sukkah
Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin has commented on the expected UNESCO vote questioning the historic connection of the Jewish people to the Western Wall. Read more
WJC warns UNESCO of adopting ‘another inflammatory, one-sided decision’ denying Jewish link to Jerusalem
October 14, 2016 by Agencies
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has called on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to refrain from adopting “yet another inflammatory, one-sided decision” that harshly condemns Israel and denies or downplays Judaism’s and Christianity’s connections to the holy sites in Jerusalem and the West Bank. Read more
New MDA app helps save lives
Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medicine service and Red Cross national society, has released a mobile app that aims to significantly streamline the process of locating, reaching, and saving people’s lives. Read more
WJC says Santos deserves the Nobel Peace Prize
October 9, 2016 by Agencies
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder has welcomed the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision to give this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos. Read more
Shimon Peres: In his own words
Some of Shimon Peres’ best quotes…
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Israel and the world mourn ‘founding father’ Shimon Peres
October 2, 2016 by Agencies
The State of Israel, as well as dignitaries and Jewish groups around the world, came together on Sept. 30 for the funeral service of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who passed away on Sept. 28 two weeks after suffering a massive stroke. He was 93 years old. Read more
WJC President calls Filipino leader’s Hitler praise ‘revolting’ and ‘unacceptable’
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder today condemned the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines praising Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler and saying that he would be happy to slaughter drug addicts in his country just as Hitler slaughtered the Jews. Read more
75 years after Babi Yar, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder praises ‘miracle of Jewish revival in Ukraine’
October 1, 2016 by Agencies
On the 75th anniversary of the murder more than 33,000 Jews at Babi Yar, leaders of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) were in Ukraine to take part in events to remember the atrocity committed by Nazi Germany on 29/30 September 1941 near Kyiv. Read more
Danby gives testimony before the UN Human Rights Council
Federal Labor MP Michael Danby has spoken at the UN Human Rights Council slamming its silence over the Syrian massacres…a video report. Read more
A Rosh Hashanah message from President Rivlin
September 29, 2016 by Agencies
In the run up the Rosh Hashanah, Jewish New Year, President Reuven Rivlin issued his video traditional greeting to Jewish communities around the world. Read more
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s video tribute to Shimon Peres
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks on the passing of former president Shimon Peres. Read more
Shimon Peres: History in making
September 28, 2016 by Agencies
Shimon Peres, one of the founders of the State of Israel, was instrumental in building and developing Israel’s defense and security industry, establishing the IDF, developing the nuclear reactor in Dimona and the nuclear research facility at Sorek, and heading the Israeli defense industry. Read more
The Pope meets the WJC
A delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) led by its president, Ronald S. Lauder, has been received by Pope Francis at the Vatican. Read more
