Stop trying to educate antisemites, invest in Jewish children, WJC president tells leaders
Lauder said Jewish communities worldwide were facing a surge of antisemitism from Australia and Canada to the UK, France, and the US, adding that it had become dangerous to be visibly Jewish.
Assessment
The WJC president is shifting the strategic conversation from outreach to hostile populations toward internal resilience and security. This signals a growing consensus that educational campaigns against antisemitism have limited effect, and that resources should prioritize Jewish safety and identity reinforcement. The next question is whether governments and Jewish institutions will follow this reallocation of funding and focus.