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The Jewish High Holiday period is one of intense self-reflection - as we ask for forgiveness from those around us - beginning one month before Rosh Hashanah. These are the most important days of the Jewish year.

WJC co-founder and former president, Nahum Goldmann (1895-1982), was one of the major advocates for the Jewish people of the 20th century.

The World Jewish Congress understands the importance of Jewish youth having a secure Jewish future. Not only are they the decision-makers of tomorrow, but they are also at the forefront of change-making today. Recently at the meeting of the WJC’s Executive Committee in Israel, two NextGen members, Caterina Cognini and Dan Alpert, were appointed to the WJC’s Executive Committee Board. Their new ...

With all eyes on France for the Paris 2024 Olympics, we cannot ignore that since October 7, French Jews are facing an unprecedented rise in antisemitic hate. We call on everyone to turn o the true spirit of the Olympic Games, and celebrate and protect our diversity and our communities.paris

Tisha B'Av, which is the 9th day in the month of Av, is the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. Numerous calamities befell the Jewish people on this date.

30 years to the day since the bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, we demand justice for the victims and their families. This heinous act of terrorism - carried out by Hezbollah and supported by the Iran - must be properly prosecuted. The international community needs to take a strong stance against terrorism, antisemitism, and violent hatred. It is 30 years far too long.

Behind the attack on the AMIA Jewish community center 30 years ago, just as behind the attacks of October 7, lies one source of terrorism: The Islamic Republic of Iran. Just listen to the words of the people who were there that day 30 years ago in Buenos Aires, on July 18, 1994. They will never forget. And we will never stop seeking justice for the victims.

30 years ago, on July 18, 1994, terrorists bombed the AMIA Jewish community building in Buenos Aires, killing 85 people. 30 years later, we will not forget the AMIA victims and continue to demand justice.

This week will mark the 30th anniversary of the AMIA bombing. Julio Menajovsky was one of the first photojournalists on the scene when a terror attack struck the AMIA Jewish community building in Argentina on July 18, 1994. The sights from that day were scarring. Decades later, Menajovsky reunited with survivors of the attack and relatives of the victims. Many of them became entwined in each ot...

30 years later, survivors and witnesses remember where they were on July 18, 1994, when a terror attack struck Argentina's Jewish community. 30 years later, we have not forgotten that day, the victims, and the impunity.

Buenos Aires is the beating heart of Argentina's Jewish community. Discover the essence of Jewish life in this South American cultural capital.

GENEVA - On the sidelines of the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, the World Jewish Congress organized a side event discussing the rising antisemitism across universities since October 7th.

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