NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The World Jewish Congress-United States (American Section) mourns the loss of its longtime and revered member, Moshe Kagan, who passed away on

NEW YORK, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The World Jewish Congress condemned the adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) last week of five anti-Israel resolutions

France will always stand side by side with Israel against Iranian threat, Sarkozy tells Jewish leaders WJC also raises concerns about Palestinian unilateralism

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) today welcomed the release of IDF Corporal Gilad Shalit from his captivity in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. "Gilad is finally coming home, which is wonderful news for his family and the entire Jewish people," WJC President Ronald S. Lauder said, adding: "Despite the enormously painful price that only Israel would consider paying, Jewish communities across the globe stand side by side with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Cabinet's decision, and they salute Noam and Aviva Shalit for their courage. Their relentless struggle has finally paid off."

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, Sept.