I am truly thankful for strength, unity & unwavering commitment to human values & peace from President Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Rishi Sunak, Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz, Javier Milei, Karl Nehammer, Donald Tusk, Orbán Viktor, Lula, MFA Bulgaria, Justin Trudeau, Gustavo Petro, António Costa,…

I thank President Biden Speaker Mike Johnson Chuck Schumer Leader McConnell Hakeem Jeffries for a historic foreign aid package to protect Israelis + Ukrainians & bring relief to Gaza. When we put politics aside, we can unite, show our commitment to global security & deliver on American promises.

As we head into the Passover holiday, it’s essential that leaders at all level redouble their efforts to confront the surge in antisemitism being felt by Jewish communities and Jewish students studying at American universities. The scenes we are witnessing at places like…

Dear Friends, I hope you and your loved ones are faring well in these extremely challenging times. It is my fervent hope and prayer that this holiday of liberation portends better days ahead: that the hostages will be freed, that all the valiant men and women in the IDF will…

As President of the World Jewish Congress , I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Congress for their bipartisan dedication in protecting the Jewish state of Israel. The overwhelming bipartisan passage of the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $26.38 billion in…

As we sit around the Seder table and recount the seminal story of the Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt and the birth of the Jewish nation, I hope you will have the privilege of being surrounded by your family and friends.  

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I commend the overwhelming support for the House resolution condemning the 'From the River to the Sea' as antisemitic. This bill marks a crucial and very important first step in reclaiming the streets and campuses as safe spaces for Jewish students. It's disappointing that not…

With a heavy heart, I strongly condemn the tragic loss of 14-year-old Binyamin Ahimeir, whose life was brutally taken in a heinous act of terror. This barbaric murder of an innocent child fills me with profound sadness and outrage. Such acts of terror have no place in any society…

The World Jewish Congress vehemently condemns the recent escalation of hostilities by Iran, marked by the launch of multiple drones targeting the State of Israel. This attack not only threatens the safety and security of Israeli citizens but also represents a dangerous escalation…

The establishment of a National Coordinator to Counter Antisemitism will be essential in bridging any gaps and ensure that the administration can transform words into action. I look forward to seeing the positive impact this will have on combating antisemitism and fostering a…

The waves of hate that Jews have faced since October 7th is something I never thought I would see in my lifetime. The legislation introduced today is a critical step toward addressing antisemitism in the United States and around the world. American leadership is essential in this…

So much has happened in the six months since October 7.

It is a date that forever changed Jewish and Israeli history.

#BringThemHomeNow

The World Jewish Congress strongly denounces the UN Human Rights Council’s adoption of one-sided, anti-Israel resolutions. Such actions ignore the reality of Hamas’s terrorism and undermine the peace and security of all. We commend the nations that have stood for truth and reiterate…

I am heartbroken over the tragic loss of seven dedicated workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza. I mourn alongside Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 and his selfless team who provide help wherever needed & have saved countless lives over the years. We stand in solidarity with #WCK during this time of…

It is with profound sadness that World Jewish Congress mourns the loss of former Senator Joseph Lieberman. I had the privilege of knowing Senator Lieberman personally. While we might not have agreed on every issue, his integrity, and devotion to the Jewish community, and to…

Now, United Nations must leverage its global influence and every resource at its disposal to designate Hamas as a terror organization. The UN also must go beyond merely issuing this report and take crucial additional steps to ensure that the voices of all the victims of Hamas are heard, to…

The UN report’s findings are as clear as day. No longer can world leaders stay silent about these atrocities, which Hamas may still be inflicting upon the remaining hostages.
We wish that the conclusive UN report were issued sooner, but it is never too late to acknowledge the…

Pramila Patten, the United Nations special representative on sexual violence in conflict, has finally confirmed what we have been broadcasting to the world since Hamas’ barbaric October 7 attack on Israel: That Hamas has used sexual assault, including rape and gang rape, against both adults…