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Ronald Lauder Won’t Seek Another World Jewish Congress Term

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 5:48 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. businessman Ronald S. Lauder announced he will not seek another World Jewish Congress term ending in 2029.
Lauder urged younger Jewish philanthropists to put money into schools.
Lauder warned Jewish communities face “another dark hour,” noting over $600 million spent on anti-antisemitism ads since October 7.
Lauder called for a government agency run by communications professionals, not political appointees, to counter misinformation and antisemitism.

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U.S. businessman Ronald S. Lauder announced he will not seek another World Jewish Congress term ending in 2029.
Lauder urged younger Jewish philanthropists to put money into schools.
Lauder warned Jewish communities face “another dark hour,” noting over $600 million spent on anti-antisemitism ads since October 7.
Lauder called for a government agency run by communications professionals, not political appointees, to counter misinformation and antisemitism.