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Why Israel set up the J50 forum: Streamlining the global Jewish message - analysis

The global Jewish response to antisemitism historically rested on a fragile equilibrium, on the assumption that antisemitism would remain largely local. That assumption collapsed after October 7.

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON, GABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
ISRAELI FOREIGN Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Mauro Berenstein, president of DAIA.
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun testifies during his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Yehuda Kaploun confirmed by Senate as Trump’s antisemitism envoy

His confirmation fills a post that had been vacant in a period marked by spikes in antisemitic incidents both in the United States and abroad.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
People hold signs that read, "Antizionism is Bondi Beach, Anti-zionism is Jew Hate" and "Antizionism gets Jews killed" during a vigil outside the Australian Consulate on December 14, 2025 in New York City following the mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney.

'Heartbroken by barbaric terror attack': Jewish orgs. worldwide react to Bondi Beach mass shooting

Jewish organizations worldwide denounced the Bondi Beach mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration, mourning the victims and urging stronger action against rising antisemitic violence.

|ByJAMES GENN
President of the World Jewish Congress and President of the conference, Ronald S. Lauder

World Jewish Congress president urges global fight against surging antisemitism

Conference President Ronald S. Lauder at Washington Conference: “This is a full-scale assault on truth, on democracy, and on the safety of Jewish people Everywhere”.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS

The Leaders Driving the Post’s Washington Conference

Ahead of the Summit, featured speakers share insight into the themes set to drive high-level discussion.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Washington Conference 2025

Historic Summit on Capitol Hill led by the Jerusalem Post Group

Top Israeli and U.S. leaders convene for two days of high-level discussions, policy dialogue, and strategic impact at the heart of the world’s most powerful decision-making center.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Washington Conference 2025

WJC honors Fetterman, Stefanik with 2025 Theodor Herzl Award in New York ceremony

US lawmakers John Fetterman and Elise Stefanik received the 2025 Herzl Award from the WJC for defending Israel and fighting antisemitism in the US since October 7.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder at a ceremony for the 2025 Herzl awards.

Sylvan Adams pledges $100m to rebuild Beersheba hospital after Iranian strike

Historic partnership with the Government of Israel and Clalit Health Services will rebuild Soroka as one of the most advanced hospitals in the Middle East

NOVEMBER 2, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “Sylvan Adams is a great friend and benefactor of the State of Israel, giving generously and wholeheartedly."

Syria’s president meeting with Lauder shows new face of Syria

The meeting with the president of the World Jewish Congress is a big step in repairing Syria's relationship with Israel and the Jewish people.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
From Islamist rebel chief to statesman, embraced by major world leaders, Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has undergone a stunning transformation in just six months since ousting longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian President al-Sharaa met with the president of the World Jewish Congress

Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Ronald Lauder in New York during Sharaa's visit to the United Nations.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Syrian President Al-Sharaa met with the president of the World Jewish Congress.

25 ViZionaries: Adela Cojab Moadeb - No. 11

Syrian-Lebanese Jew born in Mexico, she highlights the diversity of the Jewish community.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Adela Cojab

No. 44: Ronald Lauder and Mark Wilf: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism

Ronald Lauder and Mark Wilf represent Jewish leadership that combines vision, philanthropy, and commitment to Israel and world Jewry.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByESTHER DAVIS
(L-R): Ronald Lauder, Mark Wilf

Center for Jewish Impact Chairman at JP Diplomatic Conference:

“Civil society opens doors. Traditional diplomacy closes the deals”

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByALAN ROSENBAUM
Robert Singer, Chairman of the Center for Jewish Impact (CJI), and former CEO of the World Jewish Congress (WJC).

'Torn apart, held in darkness, denied food, medicine, and dignity': Hostage families speak at UNHRC

Hostage families shared harrowing testimony at the UN, urging swift action to save their loved ones from Hamas captivity.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
During today’s September session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, two video statements were screened on behalf of families of hostages held in Gaza. on September 17th, 2025.

Grapevine, September 12, 2025: The ever-revolving door

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
BARBARA SOFER (middle-left) and Barbara Goldstein flanked by Hadassah event chair Anne Rothenberg (left) and Hadassah Israel National President Rivkah Cooper.