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WJC honors former US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley with prestigious Theodor Herzl Award

November 9, 2019 By admin

Ambassador Haley: “Israel is not going away – when the world recognizes that, peace becomes possible”

Calling Haley ‘perhaps the most courageous woman in America today,’ WJC President Ronald S. Lauder says: “The Herzl Award comes with our gratitude, but it also comes with a price”

“The UN’s bias against Israel has long undermined peace, by encouraging an illusion that Israel will go away. Israel is not going away. When the world recognizes that, then peace becomes possible,” former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Wednesday, upon accepting the World Jewish Congress’ prestigious Theodor Herzl Award from WJC President Ronald S. Lauder, an accolade that recognizes outstanding individuals who work to promote Herzl’s ideals for a safer, more tolerant world for the Jewish people.

As a freshman in the United Nations, Haley said, it became clear to her that certain “outdated customs” of the organization, such as bullying Israel, had become common practice – complete with a “monthly Israel-bashing session” in the Security Council. One of the first lessons she learned, Haley said, is that “the most important thing is to not be afraid to rely on your core values, even when they go against outdated customs… [which] have gone unquestioned for years. One of those core values is standing up for your friends.”

Henry Kissinger- former US Secretary of State, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder - President WJC, Nikki Haley - Former US Ambassador to the UN photo credit- Noa Grayevsky
Henry Kissinger- former US Secretary of State, Amb. Ronald S. Lauder – President WJC, Nikki Haley – Former US Ambassador to the UN
photo credit- Noa Grayevsky

“Some people accused us of favoritism toward Israel,” Haley related, adding: “But what we did was really not about favoritism. In all that we did at the UN, our approach to Israel was tied together by one major idea. The idea is the simple concept that Israel must be treated like any other normal country,” she said. “And that demand is actually a demand for peace.”

Furthermore, Haley said, amid the rising threats facing Jewish communities around the world, it is absolutely vital to continue to fight against antisemitism. “It is baffling to me that antisemitism is not treated with the same disdain as racism or other forms of hate. It is exactly the same. It must never be tolerated. It must never be excused. It must never be rationalized.”

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder, and former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley. (c) Shahar Azran

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder to Haley: ‘You will not be able to rest because we expect even greater things from you’

In presenting the award to Ambassador Haley, WJC President Lauder underscored her relentless support for the State of Israel, as a leading voice in the fight against the prevailing double standards and biases within the international community. Calling Ambassador Haley “perhaps the most courageous woman in America today” and a “breath of fresh air” who subjected the UN to a “a strong and clear voice of truth, President Lauder said: “The Herzl Award comes with our gratitude, and with our deep appreciation. But it also comes at a price. You will not be able to rest because we expect even greater things from you … Like Herzl, you have championed a cause that has, and continues to have, more than its share of enemies. But it places you on the right side of history. And if there is anyone in this room that has the fire, the courage, and the faith to take on this test, it is you, Nikki Haley.”

President Lauder also reiterated in his remarks the evolving focuses of the WJC, and the critical nature of providing accessible Jewish education, combating efforts to undermine the State of Israel, and protecting our communities against the rising proliferation of antisemitism from both the far-left and the far-right, as well hate speech as in the digital sphere. “Today, we are not powerless, and, today, we have a voice – a loud, clear voice – which we intend to use. But you will hear fewer words and see more action. We will fight antisemitism. We will fight neo-Nazis, as well as the antisemitism on the Left. We will keep fighting. Because we are fighting for one thing – the survival of the Jewish people. And I promise you this: we will win.”

Previous recipients of the Theodor Herzl Award include German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Rothschild family, former US Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell, former US Vice President Joseph R. Biden, former Israeli President Shimon Peres, Elie and Marion Wiesel, former secretaries of state Henry A. Kissinger and George P. Shultz, and, posthumously, Ronald Reagan and Axel Springer.

At the same event, Joel Grey, the legendary actor, singer, director, and photographer, was presented with the WJC’s fourth Teddy Kollek Award for the Advancement of Jewish Culture by WJC President Lauder, who called him “not just a Jewish treasure, but a national treasure”. In his address, Grey spoke of the impact his Jewish heritage has had on his work, including on his decision to embark on his latest production, Fiddler on the Roof in the Yiddish language.

Kirk Douglas was honored with the inaugural Teddy Kollek Award in 2016, followed by film director George Stevens in 2017, and philanthropist Robert Kraft in 2018.

About the World Jewish Congress

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) is the international organization representing Jewish communities in 100 countries to governments, parliaments and international organizations.

SOURCE World Jewish Congress

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