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JD Randall Fried Published Op-Ed in Times of Israel

JD Randall Fried published an op-ed following the release of the 20 living hostages from the grips of Hamas back to their families. 
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JDCorps Members Join WJC at UN General Assembly

At this year’s UN General Assembly, Jewish Diplomatic Corps members joined the World Jewish Congress in diplomatic meetings with global leaders.
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WJC Elevate Shabbat Dinners Held in New York and Washington, D.C.

JDA member Dan Alpert organizes Elevate Shabbat dinners. 
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Two JDA Members Join New UPEACE Master’s Programme

We are delighted to share that Ariela Di Gioacchino and Daniel Mautner, both active members of the JDA network, have been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the Master of Arts in Religion, Culture, and Peace Studies (RCPS) at the University for Peace (UPEACE).
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Lauder Fellows Gather for First Virtual Session

On Thursday, September 18, the 2025-2026 cohort of the Lauder Fellowship gathered for the first virtual session where they heard from Lenka Jiroutová, WJC's Director of Events. 
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Lauder Fellows Meet with Spokesperson and Public Diplomacy Attaché of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina

Lauder Fellows Mia Tamar Politis and Ivan Stern met with Doron Pe'er, Spokesperson and Public Diplomacy Attaché of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina. 
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Lauder Fellow TJ Katz Featured in Local Jewish Newspaper

Lauder Fellow TJ Katz was featured in his local Jewish newspaper following his selection into the Lauder Fellowship

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WJC NextGen at EUJS Summer U 2025

From 10–17 August 2025, the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS) hosted its annual Summer U in Bulgaria, bringing together young Jewish leaders from across Europe for a week of learning, networking, and cultural exchange.
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JD Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov Featured on Chai FM

JD Alana Pugh-Jones Baranov spoke on Chai FM about her work with HIAS SA and refugee advocacy.
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AUJA Hosts First-Ever Political Training Seminar

On Friday, July 18th, on the sidelines of the AMIA bombing anniversary, the Argentinian Union of Jewish Students, AUJA, held a Political Training Seminar, an AUJA exclusive initiative, supported by WJC NextGen, designed to empower members to actively engage with key community issues.
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