World Jewish Congress Marks 90 Years Since Its Founding in Geneva

World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva

Swiss President Guy Parmelin addressed the opening gala, where WJC leaders honored the family of Ran Gvili with the Israel Resilience Award.

WJC marks 90th anniversary in Geneva, still fighting the antisemitism that led to its founding

GENEVA —Ninety years after its founding in the city, World Jewish Congress Board Chair Chella Safra lamented on Sunday night the persisting need for the international organization, which was formed in response to rising antisemitism in Nazi Germany and throughout Europe. “World Jewish Congress was established in this city in 1936 with the clear and urgent purpose to make our voice heard, to sound the alarm with a clear and urgent voice, to unite…