The World Jewish Congress on Wednesday announced the election of its leadership, including the re-election of Ronald S. Lauder as president. The elections were held on the final day of the WJC's 16th Plenary Assembly, which has been gathering since mid-April for discussions on key issues affecting their communities. The body meets every four years and sets policy for the years ahead.
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The WJC's leadership was elected by WJC delegates representing member Jewish communities and organizations, who voted via an anonymous online elections process.
The leadership elected included Lauder as president, David de Rothschild as chair of the Governing Board, Chella Safra as treasurer, Moshe Kantor as chair of the Policy Council, and Robert Goot as co-chair of the Policy Council.
