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).

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

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‘Jewish community should reevaluate relationship with Polish government’

WJC President Ronald Lauder calls Polish legislation a 'slap in the face' to what remains of Polish Jewry

Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Poland

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder congratulates new government of Israel

"On behalf of the more than 100 Jewish communities on six continents affiliated with the World Jewish Congress, I look forward to working with the new government."

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett with WJC President Ronald Lauder

WJC pres. Lauder addresses Global Investment Forum: Arabs, Jews want peace

Lauder noted that the Global Investment Forum was a timely event in light of the recent violence in the Middle East.

Ronald Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress addresses The Jerusalem Post-Khaleej Times conference, June 2, 2021

WJC President Lauder supports US Secretary of State Blinken

“The Biden administration has our deep appreciation for its steadfast commitment to ensuring the security of the Jewish State.”

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

With Israel under fire, int'l lawmakers discuss ways to fight antisemitism

"No issue threatens the Jewish community more than the alarming rise of antisemitism and violent extremism."

Ronald S. Lauder.

Ronald S. Lauder sends condolences to Rivlin following Mount Meron tragedy

Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress, sent his "heartfelt sympathies" to Israel's President Reuven Rivlin in a letter on Saturday.

President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald Lauder

On Ramadan, Jewish and Muslim leaders emphasize inter-religious brotherhood

As part of its 16th Plenary Assembly, the World Jewish Congress (WJC) partnered with the Muslim World League (MWL) for a joint Muslim and Jewish celebration of Ramadan.

World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder

WJC President Ronald Lauder sends congratulations to Biden and Harris

"On behalf of more than 100 Jewish communities across the globe affiliated with the WJC, I am delighted to extend my most heartfelt congratulations"

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2021.

WJC President Ronald Lauder speaks on passing of Sheldon Adelson

Lauder added that Adelson was optimistic about the State of Israel and its future and said, “He loved what Israel was doing, and he could not find fault with anything.”

Miriam and Sheldon Adelson attend a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Health and Medical Sciences School building, named after them, at Ariel University

Ronald S. Lauder addresses UAE-Israel Conference

Lauder said that his involvement in building a Jewish school in Dubai and the sight of so many Israelis visiting the Emirates in recent weeks are encouraging signs of normalcy and inclusiveness.

President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald Lauder