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‘Now is the time for peace’: Jewish organizations worldwide applaud hostage release

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:50:42 +0000

Community leaders pray for healing and thank Trump for helping to secure Gaza deal

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US Jewish community leader lobbied for prominent Palestinian prisoner Barghouti’s release

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:01:03 +0000

Ronald Lauder offered to travel to Sharm el-Sheikh to make case during final negotiations, but idea was nixed by Netanyahu's office amid overwhelming opposition from cabinet ministers; Barghouti serving five life terms

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Leonard Lauder, who expanded family’s business into cosmetics empire, dies at 92

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:01:58 +0000

As CEO of the Estée Lauder Companies, he generated a fortune that supported his philanthropy in the arts and his brother Ronald’s support for Jewish causes

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WJC president says Smotrich remarks on Gaza harm Israel, asks why PM doesn’t stop him

Tue, 20 May 2025 17:00:43 +0000

Lauder addresses criticism to FM Sa'ar, who says he 'took note' of it, during World Jewish Congress conference in Jerusalem

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In Krakow, ahead of Holocaust day, Jewish leaders honor the last generation of survivors

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 01:04:26 +0000

Only 17 survivors attend event; rising antisemitism post-Oct. 7 is also a central theme at reception marking 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz

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In a first, a Jewish organization opens an office at the Vatican

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:26:09 +0000

World Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder visits Pope Francis while inaugurating the organization’s 'representative office to the Holy See' late last week

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American Jewish groups offer broad support to Israel after assault from Gaza

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 22:10:36 +0000

After the early-morning infiltration attack, organizations from across the political spectrum release statements supporting the Jewish state and condemning Hamas

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In New York Times ad, prominent Netanyahu critics spurn unity government prospect

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:51:04 +0000

The text co-signed by ex-military chief Dan Halutz and former Mossad head Tamir Pardo is a response to a plan promoted in same newspaper by Ronald Lauder

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Ronald Lauder reaches deal with Jewish heirs for Klimt painting lost under Nazis

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 05:34:17 +0000

Jewish philanthropist will retain renowned Austrian artist's piece after reaching agreement with family who said it went missing amid Nazi persecution in pre-war Europe

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A few of his favorite things: Ronald Lauder’s lifelong art collection now on display

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 04:54:02 +0000

500 pieces that make the Jewish philanthropist say 'Oh my God' can be seen at a Neue Galerie NY exhibition that replicates how they're displayed in his own home

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Zelensky to Sharansky: Israel is one of few countries that can help defend our skies

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:51:44 +0000

Ukraine's president meets members of Babyn Yar memorial board in Kyiv, pledges government support for expansion of museum

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Recipes in this Holocaust survivors’ cookbook nourished souls during and after WWII

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:18:14 +0000

All of the 110-plus dishes in the newly-released 'Honey Cake & Latkes' were provided by Auschwitz survivors who say discussing the recipes helped them live through their starvation

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A $2.8 Million Bequest Helps Immigrants Start New Lives in Israel - Sponsored Content

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:13:42 +0000

The Moskowitzes had been forced to leave Russia when the monarchy fell and the Communists took over. Saul worked as a newsboy in his youth to help support his family.

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Giving a helping hand with a heart - Sponsored Content

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:59:18 +0000

I have been blessed to know and love members of my family who have special needs and the connection to ADI Negev was natural.

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Ukraine President Zelensky: “We know what it means to defend one’s own state with weapons in hand.” - Sponsored Content

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:26:55 +0000

Israeli President Herzog: “Antisemitism ultimately lurks into other forms of intolerance and hate. It poisons our society and damages us all."

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