World Jewish Congress names Robert Singer to top post

Published on January 28, 2013

Robert Singer was named secretary general of the World Jewish Congress, the organization's most senior professional position.

Dan Diker named WJC secretary general

Published on June 20, 2011

The World Jewish Congress has confirmed the appointment of Dan Diker as the organization's secretary general. Diker's appointment was approved in Jerusalem Monday during a meeting of the governing board of the World Jewish Congress, the umbrella organization of 92 Jewish communities throughout the world. The meeting marked the 75th anniversary of the founding of the organization.

Lauder letter to Olmert urging Disapora role in Jerusalem negotiations stirs passions

By Jacob Berkman
Published on January 24, 2008

The president of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) has roiled the organization's branch in Israel by writing to Prime Minister Ehud Olmert with a plea to allow Diaspora Jews a voice in any decisions on Jerusalem's future

Auschwitz Might Get Name Change

By Dinah Spritzer
Published on April 27, 2006

Poland has long wanted its name not to be used in reference to concentration camps that existed on Polish soil during World War II. Now Poland has made an official request to change Auschwitz's. name -- to mixed reviews

The Nation and The World

Published on January 6, 2005

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Briefs

Published on October 28, 2004

Briefs; Sharon Marks Rabin Assassination Anniversary; Oregon Men Charged in Synagogue Desecration; Group Wants To Expand Anti-Semitism Fight;
U.S. Official: Syria Relations Looking Up?; Reform to Synagogues; Turn Away Cash; O.U. to Meet in Israel; Convictions in Israel Hall Collapse.

Parents Want Proof

By Toby Axelrod
Published on November 1, 2001

The parents of Israeli soldiers kidnapped a year ago by Hezbollah are asking the World Jewish Congress (WJC) to help press their case.