IHRA definition of antisemitism

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HB 2299: Kansas education bill applies IHRA standard for antisemitism

"Every student, faculty, and staff member deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued at any educational institution,” said CAM Founder Adam Beren.

LB 538: New bill aims to target antisemitism in Nebraska schools

The bill was introduced by Republican State Senator Brian Hardin and uses the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism to define antisemitism.

Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer

“The events of Oct. 7 have tragically proven us right. There cannot be a debate on antisemitism without looking into the completely biased criticism of Israel that we often see,” Meyer said.

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
28/01/2025

UN unveils action plan to monitor, combat antisemitism worldwide

Regular surveys will track antisemitic attitudes, with results integrated into existing UN anti-racism programs.

23 EU countries have adopted national strategies to combat antisemitism

Many EU Member States now have national strategies to fight antisemitism and protect Jewish heritage and culture.

EU Council adopts declaration to combat 'alarmingly high' antisemitism, foster Jewish life

"Jewish heritage and Jewish culture is part of European heritage, and without this, Europe would no longer be Europe." 

States failing to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism host campuses with more Jew-hate

US campuses experienced an average increase in antisemitic incidents by 585% since October 7. 63% of those incidents from last semester came from the campuses of only 6 colleges, the research found. 

Sen. Schumer, it’s time for the Senate to turn words into action on antisemitism

Now is the time for the Senate to join the House in passing the Antisemitism Awareness Act. Let’s transform words into action!

By SACHA ROYTMAN DRATWA
19/08/2024

Chikli applauds Germany's bold move to combat antisemitism with citizenship exam reforms

Chikli appreciated the requirements "for naturalization to affirm Israel’s right to exist and Jewish life in Germany" in order to "to exclude antisemitic individuals from obtaining German citizenship

Jewish orgs pen letter to Wikipedia condemning ADL ban

Last week, Wikipedia’s editors voted to add the ADL to a list of banned and partially banned sources due to its citations related to Israel.

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