Jewish groups express dismay as Trump says he can ‘live with’ one-state solution
JTA
February 15, 2017
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Michelin criticized for not publishing Israel guide
Jewish Journal
May 3, 2016
The president of the World Jewish Congress is taking the Michelin travel company to task for not including Israel in its repertoire of prestigious travel and dining guides.
World Jewish Congress to honor Paraguay’s president with peace prize
Jewish Journal
February 19, 2016
President Horacio Cartes of Paraguay will be recognized by the World Jewish Congress for what the group said was his “contributions to building coexistence.”
Moving and shaking: Democracy Council benefit, Jewish Diplomatic Corps and more
Ryan Torok
January 14, 2016
Three former campers were honored with leadership awards Dec. 5 at the Shalom Institute’s gala at the W Hollywood hotel.
Pope Francis: Attacks on Israel are anti-Semitic
Jewish Journal
October 30, 2015
Pope Francis said that attacks both on Jews and the State of Israel are anti-Semitic.
Jewish groups protest cancellation of Matisyahu’s Spanish concert
Jewish Journal
August 17, 2015
Jewish groups protested on Monday after a Spanish reggae festival cancelled a concert by an American Jewish musician when he failed to reply to a demand to clarify his position on Palestinian statehood.
International Red Cross chief slams group’s WWII record
Jewish Journal
April 29, 2015
The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross attacked his organization’s World War II record, saying it “lost its moral compass.”
In Budapest, thousands mark the Holocaust at March of the Living
Jewish Journal
April 13, 2015
Thousands came out for the the March of the Living in Budapest, where World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder reminded the Hungarian government to speak out against anti-Semitism.
Lauder, Spielberg warn of rising anti-Semitism
Jewish Journal
January 27, 2015
European leaders must do more to combat rising anti-Semitism on their home turf, Jewish leaders urged on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Jewish leader warns Swiss museum against accepting German art hoard
Jewish Journal
November 3, 2014
The head of the World Jewish Congress warned a Swiss art museum that it risks an \”avalanche\” of lawsuits if it accepts the bequest of a collection of artwork amassed by a man who dealt in art for the Nazis.
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