Ronald lauder

No. 5: Ronald Lauder: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism

Lauder has never confined himself to quiet philanthropy - he continues to use his position to demand accountability from political leaders.

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York City, June 1, 2026.
Ronald Lauder (Illustrative).

Israel Needs Units 8300, 8400, and 8500

 The flags of Israel and the US are seen at a table during a meeting between officials from the two countries.

Israel's reputation problem runs deeper than PR - opinion

An Israeli flag [Ilustrative]

Israel was never meant to be a gold-plated donor project - opinion


WJC President condemns Israeli national-religious Rabbi’s comments

The Rabbi commented last Friday in 'Olam Katan', an Israeli conservative and religious weekly newsletter, that the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria is “divine justice".

 Ron Lauder at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

World Jewish Congress mourns former pope Benedict XVI

Former pope Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday after having fallen ill last week.

 World Jewish Congress president Ronald S. Lauder speaks in a video address to the Jerusalem Post 10th Annual Conference, October 12, 2021

WJC president calls emergency meeting on antisemitism in colleges

Former president Reuven Rivlin received the WJC's Theodor Herzl Award for his leadership.

 Ronald Lauder speaks at the WJC gala dinner.

Zelensky pushes for Israeli weapons in meeting with Jewish community leaders

"If Israel does not give a clear political assessment of the Russian Federation, new phenomena such as the alliance between Russia and Iran will emerge." 

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a joint news briefing with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not seen), as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 25, 2022.

New York leaders set to gather to declare 'End Jew Hatred Day'

Empire State officials who have proclaimed April 29 "End Jew Hatred Day" will be recognized for their leadership in the initiative, including State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick.

People take part in the 51st annual Israel parade in Manhattan, New York May 31, 2015.

Lauder Center presents strategy in dealing with influx of refugees, olim

"Olim to the Negev" program to help refugees and olim arriving in Israel settle down, build roots in the Negev.

 Ron Lauder at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

Global Jewish leader Ronald Lauder talks future of Israel, Middle East

No. 7 on The Jerusalem Post's Top 50 Most Influential Jews of 2022: World Jewish Congress president Ronald S. Lauder.

 Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress.

Letters to the Editor, September 21, 2022: Multiple criteria

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

World Jewish Congress head proposes reform of Israeli electoral system

Lauder called on President Isaac Herzog to form a bipartisan commission composed of individuals knowledgeable in democracy, elections and government.

 Ron Lauder at the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, September 12, 2022

WJC head Lauder: Queen Elizabeth was symbol of resistance against Nazis

"Queen Elizabeth’s refusal to flinch in the face of evil, but instead to fight it with every formidable fiber of her character, will be an inspiration for generations to come."

 QUEEN ELIZABETH II depicted in a 2000 official portrait by the author.