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World Jewish Congress Cheers Meta’s New Rules on Hate Messages

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder stated, “Meta’s decision is a much-needed advancement in our ongoing fight against online antisemitism and hatred. By recognizing and addressing the misuse of the term ‘Zionist,’ Meta is taking a bold stand against those who seek to mask their hatred of Jews.” [World Jewish Congress]

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Antisemitism, Business & Finance, Israel, World Jewish Congress

WJC, UNESCO Weigh Benefits, Threats of AI to Holocaust Education

The just-released report, published by UNESCO in partnership with WJC, explores the ethical and educational benefits and challenges that AI, and especially Generative AI (GAI), have on Holocaust memory, education and the spread of Holocaust denial and distortion. [World Jewish Congress]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Jewish History, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, World Jewish Congress

World Jewish Congress Memorializes Slain Sha’ar Hanegev Mayor Ofir Libstein

A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Wednesday, May 22, and held a special ceremony to memorialize Ofir Libstein, z”l, a former WJC Israel board member who was tragically killed on Oct. 7 defending his community from Hamas terrorists. [World Jewish Congress]

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World Jewish Congress Applauds Ursula von der Leyen’s Bid for Second Term as European Commission President

“The fight against Jew hatred in Europe is a matter close to von der Leyen’s heart. She has worked tirelessly to achieve this since the beginning of her term in office. The first European ‘Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish Life’ adopted in 2021 was a milestone. The central position of the Commission’s Coordinator for combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish Life also speaks volumes.” [World Jewish Congress]

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Antisemitism, International, World Jewish Congress

WJC Condemns European Court’s Decision on Ritual Slaughter Ban in Belgium

Stern remarked, “The court’s ill-advised decision that perpetuates discrimination against Belgian Jews and Muslims is deplorable. This ruling is a backward step, not a matter of animal welfare, but a clear suppression of religious freedom and liberty. We cannot stand idly by as instances of religious persecution unfold.” [World Jewish Congress]

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New Zealand Reports ‘Unprecedented Levels’ of Antisemitism since Oct. 7

Incidents include physical threats and intimidation, murder threats, vandalism of private and public property, online abuse, bullying of school students, targeting of businesses, signs at protests with violent antisemitic messages and grossly inflammatory language from religious and political leaders, according to the Council. [World Jewish Congress]

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