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Intercultural Shabbaton Weekend: Building Bridges in Belgrade

Initiated by Ognjena Ratković, a Lauder Fellow from the Belgrade Jewish Community, the Intercultural Shabbaton Weekend took place on Friday, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2025, bringing together participants from diverse cultural backgrounds for two days of Jewish learning, dialogue, and connection.
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Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher leads international awareness campaign for World IBD Day

Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher leads international awareness campaign for World IBD Day as part of his Fellowship workplan. 
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Lauder Fellow Ron Stern Unites Czech and Slovak Jewish Youth for Pesach

As part of his Lauder Fellowship project and with the support of WJC NextGen, Ron Stern organized a joint cross-border program in Prague over the Pesach weekend with the Slovak Union of Jewish Youth (SÚŽM) and the Czech Union of Jewish Students (ČUŽM).
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Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher Honoured with Outstanding Contribution to LUU Award

On May 1, 2025, Lauder Fellow Matty Fisher Honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Leeds University Union Award at Leeds University Union’s annual Riley Awards.

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JDA Member Noah Katz Speaks at UK Parliament

JDA Noah Katz Spoke at the UK Parliament Representing the Board of Deputies of British Jews at an All Party Parliamentary Group on Modernizing Employment session on Improving Fairness for People from Minority Backgrounds and Faiths.
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Yoni Hammerman Speaks with the Fellows of the Elio Toaff Fellowship

Yoni Hammerman, Director of NextGen, had the the opportunity to meet with the fellows of the Elio Toaff Fellowship (ETF) this past Monday.
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Global Student Shabbaton Brings Together 70 Global Jewish Leaders in New York City​

From April 25–26, WJC NextGen and AJC Campus Affairs co-hosted a Global Student Shabbaton in New York City, bringing together 70 student leaders from 27 countries. 
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Lauder Fellow Lior Biran's Refelctions From the Frontlines of U.S. Campuses

Over the past few weeks, Lauder Fellow Lior Biran had the privilege of participating in a meaningful delegation across the United States, focused on strengthening and supporting Jewish communities during these challenging times.
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JDA Members Attend the European Commission Civil Society Conference on Combatting AntiSemitism and Fostering Jewish Life in Brussels

JDA members attend the European Commission Civil Society Conference on Combatting Antisemitism and Fostering Jewish life. 
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JDA member Noah Katz Speaking at Contemporary Antisemitism conference in London

JDA Noah Katz represents the Board of Directors of British Jews at a Contemporary Antisemitism conference in London.
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